50th Anniversary Season Brochure

Our story began in 1965 with a bold notion – that Eugene could
and should have its own symphony orchestra. Over the next 50
years, that idea, first dreamt of in a living room and nurtured
by visionary volunteers and dedicated musicians, has grown into
one of America’s preeminent regional orchestras – one that has
hosted music’s greatest superstars, launched the international
careers of talented conductors, and become one of the
cornerstones of the performing arts in Oregon. Join us as
we honor the Eugene Symphony’s glorious history and prepare
for its bright future!
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With great pride and unbounded excitement, we share the
Eugene Symphony’s landmark 50th season with you! Our
Symphony thrives because of the support of our vibrant
community, a composite of cultures from all corners of the
globe. For this special anniversary season I want to celebrate
this diversity with extraordinary music – each program
highlights a specific culture, resulting in a journey around
the world that leads back to Eugene. Truly, every concert will
be a multi-faceted cultural event, in music and experience.
In addition to presenting the world’s reigning classical musician,
Yo-Yo Ma, I’m delighted to welcome back to Eugene three of my
esteemed predecessors – Marin Alsop, Miguel Harth-Bedoya,
and Giancarlo Guerrero – to conduct signature programs
reflecting their unique style and strengths. Also, we introduce
new American music to the repertoire with three world
premieres, first with Mason Bates, then Roberto Sierra,
and finally Eugene’s own Robert Kyr.
We are proud to have pursued our mission of enriching lives
through the power of music as cultural ambassadors for five
decades, whether onstage at the Hult Center or out in our area
schools and community centers. I couldn’t be prouder to be a
part of this musical legacy. Celebrate our city and our Symphony
during this historic season – join us!
Yours,
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Danail Rachev
Music Director and Conductor
To open our 50th anniversary season, two American works –
Danail Rachev, conductor
Benjamin Beilman, violin
one timeless and the other timely – surround the music of two
of France’s greatest composers. Grammy-nominated composer
Mason Bates brings urban energy and techno edge to his
MASON BATES World Premiere
(50th Anniversary Commission)
SAINT-SAËNS
Violin Concerto No. 3
perfectly captures the vibrant bustle of Paris. In between,
RAVEL
Rapsodie espagnole
rising star Benjamin Beilman debuts with Saint-Saëns’s
GERSHWIN
An American in Paris
dazzling Concerto, and Ravel’s Rapsodie is a colorful postcard
celebratory premiere, while Gershwin’s famous travelogue
from Spain. It’s Opening Night – celebrate with us!
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor
Vadym Kholodenko, piano
Hector Zaraspe, choreographer | Zaraspe Dance Troupe
LENG Preludio No. 1
SORO
Danza Fantástica
GINASTERA
Piano Concerto No. 1
GINASTERA
Estancia
As our Music Director from 1996-2002, Miguel Harth-Bedoya
introduced us to the music of South America, and he forged a
potent partnership with choreographer Hector Zaraspe to create
memorable evenings of tango and flamenco dancing. In his return
to the Eugene Symphony, Miguel celebrates the 100th birthday of
Argentine master Alberto Ginastera – first with a sizzling Piano
Concerto played by 2013 Van Cliburn Competition gold medalist
Vadym Kholodenko, and then with dancers premiering Zaraspe’s
breathtaking choreography of an awe-inspiring production of the
ballet Estancia – created especially for Eugene!
Danail Rachev, conductor
Featuring the University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra
IVES The Unanswered Question
VARÈSE
Amériques
DVOŘÁK
Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Three unique voices create one powerful evening of music about
the American experience. Featured on the first Eugene Symphony
concert in November 1965, Charles Ives’s hypnotic score contemplates our very existence. French avant-garde composer Edgard
Varèse captures the sonic cacophony he heard in Manhattan
in 1918, right down to construction noise and police sirens. To
perform Amériques, we are collaborating with the University of
Oregon Symphony Orchestra to present the largest orchestra ever
assembled at the Hult Center. Finally, Antonín Dvořák’s famous
Symphony is equal parts love letter to his Czech homeland and
tribute to the spirit of opportunity he found in America.
Danail Rachev, conductor
Elizabeth Racheva, soprano | Joseph Barron, bass-baritone
Enjoy an evening of thoroughly American entertainment
BERNSTEIN COPLAND
Plus, we’ll hear the world premiere of Grammy-nominated
Overture to Candide
El Salón México
ROBERTO SIERRA
Loíza – World Premiere
(50th Anniversary Commission)
ELLINGTON
Music from The River
Broadway songs by Kern, Porter, Ellington, Berlin and Sondheim
GERSHWIN
Cuban Overture
by Bernstein, Copland, Ellington, Gershwin and more!
Puerto Rican-American composer Roberto Sierra’s Loíza,
based on the “bomba” traditional dance from his native
island. Two talented vocalists sing a collection of Broadway’s
greatest hits by Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington,
Irving Berlin, and Stephen Sondheim. It’ll be a night
you’ll never forget!
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Eugene Symphony Chorus
Sharon Paul, chorus director
Our Music Director from 2002 to 2009, Giancarlo Guerrero
has become one of the world’s most sought-after conductors.
He returns to Eugene for the first time, collaborating with
the Eugene Symphony Chorus to perform Maurice Duruflé’s
DURUFLÉ Requiem
mesmerizing Requiem, which transforms Gregorian chant
RESPIGHI
Fountains of Rome
into a luxuriant tapestry of sound. Then, Giancarlo
RESPIGHI
Pines of Rome
conducts two shimmering showpieces by Italian great
Ottorino Respighi, including the thrilling Pines of Rome.
Don’t miss Giancarlo’s homecoming!
Danail Rachev, conductor
Pius Cheung, percussion
Discover ancient and modern musical treasures from Asia,
along with a Russian masterpiece. The soul-stirring folk song
“Arirang” has been revered in Korea for more than 600 years.
Contemporary Chinese composer Tan Dun’s Concerto immerses
TRADITIONAL KOREAN FOLK SONG “Arirang”
percussion instruments in lighted bowls of water to create
TAN DUNWater Concerto
a feast for the eye and the ear, while Japanese master
TAKEMITSUNight Signal
Toru Takemitsu’s Night Signal sends the sounds of brass choirs
STRAVINSKYSuite from The Firebird
soaring. Finally, Stravinsky’s epic ballet score weaves a tale of
love’s triumph over tyranny, with the help of a mythical creature.
Danail Rachev, conductor
André Watts, piano
Superstar André Watts returns to Eugene to perform
Beethoven’s ultimate piano showcase, a piece so majestic
it earned the nickname “Emperor.” Mahler’s Symphony begins
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
with sleigh bells and flutes, and ends with a child’s beautiful
MAHLER
Symphony No. 4
vision of heaven. In between you’ll hear music of innocence
and poignancy, in Mahler’s most emotionally transparent
and uplifting score.
Danail Rachev, conductor
Adele Anthony, violin
GLINKA Russlan und Ludmila Overture
PROKOFIEV
Symphony No. 3
BORODIN Polovtsian Dances
TCHAIKOVSKY
Violin Concerto
Four giants represent the rich musical legacy of Russia,
encompassing Glinka’s sparkling operatic overture, Prokofiev’s
dark and jagged Symphony, Borodin’s colorful dances and
Tchaikovsky’s virtuosic and heartfelt Concerto. Stunning
violinist Adele Anthony makes her Eugene debut playing
one of the greatest instrumental showpieces of all time.
Danail Rachev, conductor
Alexandre Dossin, piano
Eugene Symphony Chorus
Sharon Paul, chorus director
Our season-long celebration culminates with our
third 50th anniversary commission and world premiere,
composer Robert Kyr’s Piano Concerto, performed by his
University of Oregon colleague, Alexandre Dossin. Then,
ROBERT KYR Piano Concerto – World Premiere
(50th Anniversary Commission)
exult in the soaring sounds of Beethoven’s hymn to the
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 9, Choral
What better way to cap off our 50th season of bringing
human spirit, the universally beloved Symphony No. 9.
the world’s greatest music to Eugene!
Danail Rachev, conductor
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
VLADIGEROV Rhapsody Vardar
LISZT
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
ENESCO
Romanian Rhapsody No. 1
DVOŘÁK
Cello Concerto
The world’s leading cellist returns to collaborate with the
Eugene Symphony for the first time in nearly a decade to help
celebrate our anniversary year. He performs Dvořák, the greatest
of all concertos for his instrument, preceded by a trio of
rhapsodies by composers from Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria
– Music Director Danail Rachev’s home country. This is a
can’t-miss concert – don’t wait to buy your tickets!
Hult Center photo by: Mike Shaw
Marin Alsop, conductor
Conductor Laureate Marin Alsop, revered around the globe
for her ability to communicate on and off the podium, leads a
JOHN ADAMS Short Ride in a Fast Machine
MAHLER
Adagio from Symphony No. 10
BERNSTEIN
Suite from On the Waterfront
JAMES P. JOHNSON
Victory Stride
memorable concert of some of her favorites. The orchestra’s
performance is the centerpiece of an evening-long celebration
of Eugene’s best food, beverages, art, and music that will fill
every corner of the Hult Center – from a food cart roundup to
tastings by craft breweries and local wineries, plus an
indie band showcase, DJ remix competition and dancing!
You’ve never imagined a Symphony event like this!
Eugene skyline photo by: Kazuaki Fuse
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