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CLASSICAL • SUPERPOPS • CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS
R O C K I N ’ O R C H E S T R A • S Y M P H O N Y S U N D A E S • FA M I LY • S P E C I A L S
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DAY TO N P H I L H A R M O N I C .C O M
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Isn’t it great that we all like different things?
Each of us is a distinct personality with particular tastes, abilities and personal
views. That’s what makes the world go ‘round.
It also makes my job challenging - and lots of fun, too. When creating a new
season, I ask for (and receive) advice from our musicians, staff, volunteers,
trustees, and most important... you!
So when we cook up a new season, all of that goes into the recipe. Then I mix
in some of my own personal favorites. And of course, we think about each
performer, composer and member of the Orchestra.
I hope you like the results.
Each of us is the sum of our experiences and I think it’s important to pursue
new insights; so we can all learn, grow and have fun together. That’s why each
series is a blend of the familiar and the new.
All of us at your DPO hope you will find many experiences here
to enjoy. Each concert, like you, is a true original.
Warmest wishes,
Neal
PS: Be sure to hold the date October 1, 2011 for a unique new Gala event.
You’ll find more information throughout this brochure.
NEAL GITTLEMAN has been at the helm of the Dayton Philharmonic since 1995 as Music Director and
Principal Conductor. He’s an ardent advocate of the city and the region. He makes a terrific New York style
cheesecake and will answer to “Maestro,” but prefers the term “Neal.”
Photograph of Neal: Andy Snow
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Season at a Glance
Classical Series 9 or 6
SUPER POPS 6
September Thur 22 & Sat 24, 2011, 8:00 pm
“Keyboard Thunder” Yakov Kasman piano,
Neal Gittleman conductor
November Fri 4 & Sat 5, 2011, 8:00 pm
Lynda Carter: The Wonder of Song
October Thur 13 & Sat 15, 2011, 8:00 pm
“Romeo, Juliet & Prokofiev” Bruce Cromer
actor/narrator, Neal Gittleman conductor
December Fri 2 & Sat 3, 2011, 8:00 pm
Radio Holly Days with 5 by Design
November Fri 18 & Sat 19, 2011, 8:00 pm
“Promethean Exploits” Jeffery Biegel piano,
Neal Gittleman conductor, DPO Chorus, Hank
Dahlman chorus director
January Fri 13 & Sat 14, 2012, 8:00 pm
Three Phantoms in Concert
Patrick Reynolds conductor
January Fri 6 & Sat 7, 2012, 8:00 pm
“Musical Gallery” William Wolfram piano, Neal
Gittleman conductor
February Fri 17 & Sat 18, 2012, 8:00 pm
Wizard of Oz with Orchestra
March Thur 1 & Sat 3, 2012, 8:00 pm
“Orchestral Colors” Neal Gittleman conductor
March Fri 16 & Sat 17, 2012, 8:00 pm
Celtic Vistas with Cathie Ryan
March Fri 23 & Sat 24, 2012, 8:00 pm
“Home City Stars” Alan Siebert trumpet, Robyn
Costa English horn, Neal Gittleman conductor
May Fri 4 & Sat 5, 2012, 8:00 pm
Kathy Mattea: From The Heart
April Thur 12 & Sat 14, 2012, 8:00 pm
“Sons of Russia” Jessica Hung violin,
Rockin’ orchestra 4
May Fri 11 & Sat 12, 2012, 8:00 pm
“Resurrection Symphony” Mahler Symphony
No. 2, Ilana Davidson soprano, Susan Platts
mezzo soprano, Neal Gittleman conductor,
DPO Chorus, Hank Dahlman chorus director
Wild Card Classical Nine Subscribers:
Choose Any Concert from the Season!
November Saturday 12, 2011, 8:00 pm
Three Dog Night: Live with Orchestra
February Thursday 9, 2012, 8:00 pm
“The Music of Pink Floyd” with Windborne
March Saturday 10, 2012, 8:00 pm
“Queen: A Rock & Symphonic Spectacular”
April Saturday 28, 2012, 8:00 pm
“Disco Ball” featuring Jeans ’n Classics
Classical Connections 4
Family 3
September Friday 23, 2011, 8:00 pm
“Shostakovich and Stalin”
Neal Gittleman conductor, host
October Saturday 29, 2011, 3:00 pm
“PhilharMonster” Halloween Concert
October Friday 14, 2011, 8:00 pm
“Prokofiev Meets Shakespeare”
March Friday 2, 2012, 8:00 pm
“Bartók’s Musical Tapestry”
April Friday 13, 2012, 8:00 pm
“Tchaikovsky’s Final Statement”
Symphony Sundaes 4
CELEBRATING Beethoven
Performed at the Dayton Masonic Center
November Sunday 13, 2011, 3:00 pm
Works by Bach & Beethoven
Jessica Hung violin, Andra Padrichelli cello,
Joshua Nemith piano, Neal Gittleman conductor
January Sunday 22, 2012, 3:00 pm
Works by Brahms & Beethoven
Kirstin Greenlaw violin, Christina Coletta cello,
February Sunday 19, 2012, 3:00 pm
Works by Mozart & Beethoven
Rebecca Tryon Andres flute, Leslie Stratton
Norris harp, Neal Gittleman conductor
April Sunday 1, 2012, 3:00 pm
Works by Mozart & Beethoven
March Sunday 4, 2012, 3:00 pm
“Adventures of the Storyfinder”
with Zoot Theatre
April Sunday 29, 2012, 3:00 pm
“Pirates of the Philharmonic”
SPECIAL EVENTS
October Saturday 29, 2011, 8:00 pm
Bride of Frankenstein with Orchestra
November Friday 11, 2011, 8:00 pm
Veteran’s Day Concert with Daniel Rodriguez
December Sunday 11, 2011, 4:00 pm
Handel’s Messiah, Westminster Presbyterian
December Saturday 31, 2011, 8:00 pm
Paris to Vienna: A New Year’s Celebration
January Thursday 26, 2012, 6:30 pm
Concertmaster’s Choice: Jessica Hung
Dayton Art Institute
February Saturday 11, 2012, 8:00 pm
The Music of John Denver with Jim Curry
April Thursday 26, 2012, 6:30 pm
Spotlight: DPO Quartet & Principals
Dayton Art Institute
PHILHARMONIC GALA
SAVE THE DATE
October Saturday 1, 2011
6:30 pm to 12:00 midnight, Schuster Center
Events at Schuster Center unless indicated otherwise
JESSICA HUNG provides leadership as DPO’s Concertmaster. She brings enthusiasm and vitality to the role and is
also dynamic at center stage. This season gives her plenty of opportunity as a featured soloist. We’ll hear her perform
a range of chamber masterworks for her Concertmaster Recital, Jan 26, and her interpretation of Prokofiev’s Violin
Concerto No. 2 for the April 12/14 Classical concerts.
Photograph of Jessica: Andy Snow
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MIAMI VALLEY & GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALS
Classical Series
P E R F O R M E D AT T H E S C H U S T E R C E N T E R
Keyboard Thunder
September Thursday 22 & Saturday 24, 2011
Menotti Lewisohn Stadium Fanfare | Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Fiery Russian pianist Yakov Kasman returns to our stage, opening the season with
Rachmaninoff’s most beloved concerto. Neal and Orchestra bring out all the vivid detail and
inner symbolism of Shostakovich’s powerful Fifth Symphony.
Romeo, Juliet & Prokofiev
October Thursday 13 & Saturday 15, 2011
Sierra Alegría | Schubert Symphony No. 8, Unfinished | Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet
This artistic tour-de-force finds Bruce Cromer, from Human Race Theatre Company, enacting
roles and providing narration to Prokofiev’s suite based on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet!
Working in close collaboration, Neal and Bruce have created an exciting new combination of
Shakespeare’s immortal words and Prokofiev’s immortal music.
Promethean Exploits
November Friday 18 & Saturday 19, 2011
Beethoven Prometheus Overture | Bolcom Prometheus
Liszt Prometheus Symphonic Poem | Beethoven Symphony No. 8
Prometheus, mythic fire-bringer, is seen here through three lenses including a new work by
composer William Bolcom featuring the unusual combination of piano, chorus and orchestra.
Neal conducts and pianist Jeffrey Biegel joins us for this varied program.
MUSICAL GALLERY
January Friday 6 & Saturday 7, 2012
Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune | Sung Rockwell Reflections
Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1
Stella Sung’s composition is a study in Americana. Come experience Rockwell’s iconic
paintings as they are beautifully revealed in music... and projected imagery! Also: Debussy’s
tone poem and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring acclaimed guest William Wolfram.
Orchestral Colors
March Thursday 1 & Saturday 3, 2012
Bartók Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta
Beethoven Symphony No. 6, Pastorale
Piquant harmonies, folk-inspired melodies and virtuosic ensemble scoring mark this fabulous
composition by Béla Bartók - an important work and a DPO debut! The program closes with
Beethoven’s glorious celebration of nature’s beauty.
Home City Stars
March Friday 23 & Saturday 24, 2012
Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn | Persichetti The Hollow Men
Donizetti Concertino | Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, Italian
Meet two DPO originals: Alan Siebert (trumpet, The Hollow Men) and Robyn Costa
(English horn, Concertino) presenting two ends of the musical spectrum: a T.S. Eliot poem
set to music and a showcase for the rich, mellow sound of the English horn.
Sons of Russia
April Thursday 12 & Saturday 14, 2012
Rimsky-Korsakov Russian Easter Overture | Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6, Pathétique
Three magnificant Russian works make up a varied April classical program. Jessica Hung,
DPO Concertmaster, takes the solo spotlight for the Prokofiev Concerto. Rimsky-Korsakov’s
celebratory overture opens the evening and the intense Pathétique closes.
Resurrection Symphony
May Friday 11 & Saturday 12, 2012
Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection
The Dayton Philharmonic, under the baton of Music Director Neal Gittleman, is joined by
soloists Ilana Davidson (soprano), Susan Platts (mezzo soprano), and the Dayton Philharmonic
Orchestra Chorus for Mahler’s groundbreaking symphony which takes you on the universal
spiritual odyssey of life, death and resurrection.
Wildcard Selection New This Season
You Choose Concert & Date
Subscribe to a Classical Nine Series package and choose any concert from the 2011-2012
season as your ninth selection. You’ll be seated in the same tier, as close to your regular seats
as possible. You can add a Special Event such as New Year’s Eve or Messiah or any concert
from any series. Valid for Classical Nine subscribers only.
GUSTAV MAHLER’S SECOND SYMPHONY is a landmark of Romantic musical evolution. From the opening
funeral march, this large-scale work continues the narrative of Mahler’s first symphony (“Titan”). Its grand
sweep climaxes with the metaphorical resurrection of a romantic hero.
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Classical 9 Series
Classical 9 Thursday/FRIDAY
KEYBOARD THUNDER Thursday, September 22, 2011
ROMEO, JULIET & PROKOFIEV Thursday, October 13, 2011
PROMETHEAN EXPLOITS Friday, November 18, 2011
MUSICAL GALLERY Friday, January 6, 2012
ORCHESTRAL COLORS Thursday, March 1, 2012
HOME CITY STARS Friday, March 23, 2012
SONS OF RUSSIA Thursday, April 12, 2012
RESURRECTION SYMPHONY Friday, May 11, 2012
PLUS choose a Wildcard Selection
Classical 9 All FRIDAY (4 Classical + 4 Connections)
SHOSTAKOVICH AND STALIN Friday, September 23, 2011*
PROKOFIEV MEETS SHAKESPEARE Friday, October 14, 2011*
BARTÓK’S MUSICAL TAPESTRY Friday, March 2, 2012*
TCHAIKOVSKY’S FINAL STATEMENT Friday, April 13, 2012*
PLUS choose a Wildcard Selection (not required to be a Friday date)
* denotes Classical Connections which include after-concert Q&As instead of pre-concert talks
Classical 9 All Saturday
KEYBOARD THUNDER Saturday, September 24, 2011
ROMEO, JULIET & PROKOFIEV Saturday, October 15, 2011
PROMETHEAN EXPLOITS Saturday, November 19, 2011
MUSICAL GALLERY Saturday, January 7, 2012
ORCHESTRAL COLORS Saturday, March 3, 2012
HOME CITY STARS Saturday, March 24, 2012
SONS OF RUSSIA Saturday, April 14, 2012
RESURRECTION SYMPHONY Saturday, May 12, 2012
PLUS choose a Wildcard Selection
Classical 9 CONCERT Packages
Thursday/Friday (or) Saturday
adult
SENIOR
Student
All Friday (Includes 4 Classical Connections)
adult
SENIOR
Student
All Classical concerts
at 8pm in the Schuster
Center
P
A
B
C
D
P
A
B
C
D
Pre-concert talks at
7pm in the Mead
Theatre
$432
$342
$261
$162
$90
$432
$342
$243
$144
$72
$108
$108
$108
$108
$54
$372
$306
$237
$158
$88
$372
$306
$219
$140
$70
$108
$108
$108
$108
$54
Post-concert Q&As
in the Mead Theatre
See center spread for
seating charts
YOU’LL SAVE UP TO 33% WHEN YOU PURCHASE A PACKAGE
NORMAN ROCKWELL and his art, portrayed in music and imagery, are on the program for the January 6/7
Classical concerts. Composer and multi-media artist Stella Sung has created a composition called Rockwell
Reflections which incorporates video projected above the Orchestra. The movements replicate the very different
moods of each of five of Rockwell’s paintings. The work was commissioned jointly by the Akron Symphony Orchestra
and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra; this is its Dayton debut. The DPO has programmed the concerts in
conjunction with a Dayton Art Insitute exhibition entitled “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell.”
The exhibition will run from from November 12, 2011 - February 5, 2012. Plan to catch both concert and exhibit for
maximum impact!
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Classical 6 Series
Classical 6 Thursday/FRIDAY
KEYBOARD THUNDER Thursday, September 22, 2011
ROMEO, JULIET & PROKOFIEV Thursday, October 13, 2011
ORCHESTRAL COLORS Thursday, March 1, 2012
SONS OF RUSSIA Thursday, April 12, 2012
Classical 6 FRIDAY/Saturday
ROMEO, JULIET & PROKOFIEV Saturday, October 15, 2011
SONS OF RUSSIA Saturday, April 14, 2012
Classical 6 All Saturday
KEYBOARD THUNDER Saturday, September 24, 2011
PROMETHEAN EXPLOITS Saturday, November 19, 2011
MUSICAL GALLERY Saturday, January 7, 2012
HOME CITY STARS Saturday, March 24, 2012
RESURRECTION SYMPHONY Saturday, May 12, 2012
Classical 6 Concert Packages
Thursday/Friday, Friday/Saturday (or) All Saturday
adult
SENIOR
Student
P
A
B
C
D
$312
$246
$186
$111
$63
$312
$246
$174
$99
$51
$72
$72
$72
$72
$36
All Classical concerts
at 8pm in the Schuster
Center
Pre-concert talks at
7pm in the Mead
Theatre
seating charts
The Dayton Philharmonic gratefully acknowledges the ongoing,
generous support of The Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust Fund
for critical projects and programs including Audience Development,
the New Media Initiative and the May 2011 presentation of
Bernstein’s MASS.
THE MYTH OF PROMETHEUS has been a popular subject for poets and composers of many eras. Prometheus
featured in an early chapter of Greek mythology as a Titan who created man from clay and brought fire to Earth to
aid mankind. Unfortunately, along the way, he also enraged Zeus who chained him up in the Caucasus Mountains.
Every day, a terrifying eagle attacked Prometheus, tearing out his liver. Every night, the wound would magically heal
and the episode would repeat. Prometheus is known as a symbol of “magnanimous endurance of unmerited suffering,
and strength of will resisting oppression” in the words of Thomas Bulfinch. The November 18/19 Classical concerts
feature diverse musical interpretations of the Prometheus legend. Works from two composers of the Romantic age
are paired with a bold, new work by modern composer William Bolcom which features chorus and pianist.
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Demirjian
Classical Connections
This season, the Demirjian Classical Connections Series centers on four brilliant minds, each capable of the
most expressive and orginal musical thought. In each program, Music Director Neal Gittleman presents a
composer’s story and essential compositions through discussion, demonstration, and a full performance of the
major work. Classical Connections is available as a four-concert package (see below) or as part of the Friday 9
Classical Series (detailed on page 9), which combines the four Connections dates with four traditional concert
dates plus a Wild Card concert.
Shostakovich and stalin
September Friday 23, 2011
Shostakovich Festive Overture | Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
What a mind Dmitri Shostakovich had! Imagine the quandary he faced as he set out
to create his Fifth Symphony. He had been censured by Stalin’s official mouthpiece
Pravda as a response to his 1934 opera Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District. The
challenge: how does one toe the party line and yet stay true to one’s own artistic
convictions? He managed to create a work that sent different messages to two different
audiences. Neal will take you behind the scenes to unravel the inner workings of one of
the greatest 20th century symphonies.
Prokofiev Meets Shakespeare
October Friday 14, 2011
Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet
Certain works create such a complete world, they become immortal. Shakespeare’s
Romeo & Juliet is exactly that. Prokofiev was not the first, nor last, composer to be
inspired by the bard’s tale of the Montagues and the Capulets. But he certainly left his
idiomatic stamp on it, first with ballet music and then with multiple suites. Here, Neal
teams with actor Bruce Cromer to present a wholly new imagining of Shakespeare’s
words and Prokoviev’s music. Hear them tell the story of this unique collaboration, and
then experience it for yourself.
BartÓk’s Musical Tapestry
March Friday 2, 2012
Bartók Romanian Dances | Bartók Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta
Born in 1881, in what is now Hungary, Béla Bartók has come to be deeply identified
with the folk music of his land. Teacher, composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist, he
traveled the villages of his country collecting folk music. This rich source influenced his
music for the rest of his life. He developed an interest in scoring for smaller orchestra
and his Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta shows his personal idiom at the height
of his powers. Neal takes it apart for you and reassembles it before your very ears.
April Friday 13, 2012
Tchaikovsky’s Final Statement
Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker ballet
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6, Pathétique
At the core, most of the music written by this towering Russian Romantic is basically
about... himself. No composer wears his heart more obviously on his sleeve than Pyotr
Ilyich Tchaikovsky. While he declined to publicly share a specific “program” for his
Sixth Symphony, its narrative is relatively easy to divine. Come with Neal and the
Orchestra and walk in the footsteps of Tchaikovsky. Discover how he created a work
that became his immortal farewell.
Classical CONNECTIONS 4 CONCERT PACKAGES
All Friday
adult
SENIOR
Student
P
A
B
C
D
$132
$116
$84
$60
$30
$48
$48
$48
$48
$24
$132
$116
$92
$68
$38
All Classical Connections
concerts at 8pm in the
SchusterCenter
Post-concert Q&As with
Neal (and, on occassion,
guests) follow immediately
in the Mead Theatre
seating charts
Dayton
Special thanks to our Classical
Connections Media Sponsors for
their generous support
ROMEO & JULIET are Shakespeare’s eternal star-crossed lovers. Their doomed love affair all but defines
the concept of tragedy, especially as it relates to the theatre. So when Prokofiev and his choreographer
first proposed a ballet based on the famous play but changed the ending to a happy resolution, the artistic
community went up in arms. Prokofiev worried, too, saying “dead people can’t dance.” In the end, cooler heads
prevailed and Shakespeare’s ending was reinstated.
Photograph of the lovestruck couple: Andy Snow
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n B $82
n C $60
n D $44
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November 11, 2011
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Handel’s Messiah
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December 11, 2011
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● Lynda Carter: The Wonder of Song
●“Romeo, Juliet & Prokofiev” with Bruce
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Super Pops Series
The Dayton Philharmonic SuperPops Series continues to hold dominance as the region’s most respected
and entertaining musical variety series. For decades, Pops fans have expressed their appreciation for this
series, which provides the widest variety and highest quality musical and dramatic experiences in the
world-class acoustic setting of the Schuster Center. The new season features experiences that include
enchanting song, heart-rending nostalgia, Broadway favorites, a Golden Age movie presentation, gorgeous
Celtic melodies and Top Forty country crossover music. All backed by the phenomenal musicians of the
Dayton Philharmonic under the leadership of DPO Music Director Neal Gittleman and DPO Assistant
Conductor Patrick Reynolds.
Lynda Carter: the Wonder of Song
November Friday & Saturday 4–5, 2011
Lynda Carter vocals | Neal Gittleman conductor
You may know her as Wonder Woman and Miss World USA, but the core of Lynda’s
career has been singing and songwriting. A native Arizonan, she started her vocal
career in high school, even opening with her band in Las Vegas at the tender age of 17
(being under 21, she had to enter the casinos through the kitchen). Besides the hit TV
show, her roles have spanned 8 movie and 27 television roles. Her recent 2009 studio
CD, At Last, has made a significant splash. Her playlist ranges widely across Swing,
Motown, Sixties Rock & Pop, Romantic Standards and her own songs. In many ways,
the woman is a real wonder. This stage show beautifully melds Lynda’s own band and
backup singers with the Orchestra under Neal’s enthusiastic and able leadership.
Radio Holly Days with 5 by Design
December Friday & Saturday 2–3, 2011
5 by Design guest artists | Neal Gittleman conductor
Few, if any, performing groups have matched 5 by Design’s vitality, innovation, and
total grasp of an impressive variety of musical and dramatic idioms. Of key interest to
the DPO is the fact that they bring fantastic arrangements for the orchestral setting.
Here, on the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor (which happened over the holidays in
1941) Neal, Orchestra and our five guest artists have selected their flagship show which
re-creates a radio studio setting of the 1940s big-band era, with all the great music,
newsy inserts, commercials and comedic antics you would expect. Christmas music
of the era will include tunes like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “White Christmas,”
“Winter Wonderland,” and a dozen additional holiday favorites. The group has
appeared with over 200 symphony orchestras!
Three Phantoms in Concert
January Friday & Saturday 13–14, 2012
Brad Little vocals | Gary Mauer vocals | Craig Schulman vocals
The best of the Broadway tunes written for tenor, performed by the best Broadway
leading men: that’s the formula for this winning revue. All three of our guests for this
captivating program are alumni of the leading Phantom of the Opera tours. In addition,
all three have major experience resulting from their roles in a wide variety of musicals.
Conductor Patrick Reynolds will combine the full power of your DPO with the
considerable vocal talent of Brad, Gary and Craig in solo, duo and trio combinations.
The program features hits from the top shows: Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, The
Phantom Of The Opera, Guys and Dolls, Company, Kiss Me Kate, Most Happy Fella,
The Secret Garden, Nine, Damn Yankees, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sweeney Todd and more.
Lynda Carter possesses an entertainment resume that won’t quit: actress, musician, media star,
spokeswoman and more. But it is her singing that is closest to her heart. The music in which she excels
happens to be the music that achieves it’s full potential in the symphony hall. Music Directors laud her as a
great entertainer and critics say that her ability of putting a new spin on classic tunes serves her (and her
audience) well.
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Super Pops Series
Wizard of Oz with Orchestra
February Friday & Saturday 17–18, 2012
Wizard of Oz motion picture, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | Neal Gittleman conductor
John Goberman producer
Ever wonder why Dorothy, her three faithful companions, the Wicked Witch and the
Wizard seem as fresh, real and endearing as the day this magical film hit the theaters in
1939? Mark it down to the combination of brilliant casting, the advent of color movies,
a wonderful script adaptation of a beloved children’s story, a landmark performance
from a singer who would go on to make musical history, and, above all, the music and
lyrics of Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg. It was the perfect union of these factors and
many others that produced a motion picture that has defined the concept of “timeless.”
If you have children of your own, or grandchildren, or if you just have a child’s sense
of wonder, plan to be here for this wonderful blend of Hollywood’s best with the live
sound of a full orchestra.
Celtic Vistas with Cathie Ryan
March Friday & Saturday 16–17, 2012
Cathie Ryan vocals | Patsy O’Brien guitar | Matt Mancuso fiddle
Brian Melick percussion | Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance dancers
Paddy O’Reynolds conductor
Among the many, many bouquets tossed her way by the press, The Hartford Courant
has stated it best, “Cathie Ryan has the soul of a true folksinger and a crystalline voice
that turns even simple songs into gems… One hears in Ryan the sounds of the new and
the old worlds.” Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Cathie and her talented band join us
right here in Dayton, the Celtic heart of Southwest Ohio. A true original, she is born
of Irish parents and served as lead singer for Cherish the Ladies at their inception.
Cathie is a singer, songwriter, teacher, and Shanachie Records recording star. We are
thrilled to have her with us. Patrick and Orchestra will add the icing on the cake of
her lush American/Irish sound. Join us and see why the Washington Post says Cathie’s
music “is the closest thing to an uninterrupted pleasure.” Dancers from the Richens/
Timm Academy of Irish Dance add flash and motion to the festivities.
Kathy Mattea: From the Heart
May Friday & Saturday 4–5, 2012
Kathy Mattea vocals, guitar | Bill Cooley guitar | David Spicher bass, vocals
Eamonn O’Rourke fiddle, mandolin, vocals | Patrick Reynolds conductor
The beloved, Grammy-winning singer of classics such as “18 Wheels and a Dozen
Roses,” “Goin’ Gone” and, “Come From the Heart,” Kathy Mattea discovered her love
of song early, at Girl Scout camp, and has never looked back. She has deep roots in
West Virginia and was deeply influenced by the great singer/songwriters of that region.
Kathy has collaborated with artists such as Suzy Bogguss, Alison Krauss, Jackson
Browne and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Active since 1983 as a recording artist, she has
notched up 17 albums and 30 hit singles. Her style is a rich tapestry of folk, gospel,
bluegrass and country and her vocal approach spans the distance from soulful, heartrending blues to lighthearted pop and just about everything in between. Of course, she
travels with a stellar ensemble of pickers who also back her on vocals.
THree Phantoms are seasoned veterans of the Broadway stage with a combined resume of performances
in leading roles for no less than fifty major productions! Brad is a native Californian and has played the
Phantom lead role over 2,000 times on Broadway and theatres across America. Gary hails from Arizona and
keeps a rapid-paced schedule that includes playing leading roles on both Broadway and nationally, recording,
and even hang gliding. Craig moves freely between the worlds of Broadway, opera and pops. He is the only
actor in the US to have portrayed three of the greatest musical theatre roles: the Phantom; Jean Valjean in
Les Misérables; and the title role(s) in Jekyll & Hyde.
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Great Flexibility & Fantastic Savings Subscribers always have the opportunity to exchange tickets for any other DPO
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kathy mattea’s latest album project is entitled “COAL” and since its release in April 2008, it has
become both critical milestone and commercial success garnering a Grammy nomination in the Traditional
Folk category. It was a labor of both love and heritage. Kathy’s parents grew up in coal camps, both her
grandfathers were miners, her mother worked for the local UMWA. Her father was saved from the mines
by an uncle who paid his way through college. “It’s a coming together of a lot of different threads in my life,”
Mattea says.
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The DPO’s popular Rockin’ Orchestra Series continues to grow and explore the main branches of
the rock music family tree. The series has expanded to four one-night engagements featuring the best
rock-with-orchestra experiences on the scene today. The series kicks off with Three Dog Night, the
originals, and proceeds from there to explore far-out psychedelia and progressive rock with the music of
1970s innovative bands, Pink Floyd and Queen. To close the series, we flash back to the club scene and
take it to the max with some groovy funk & disco. All these rock genres have something in common:
they sound fab with the solid orchestral foundation provided by your DPO.
Three Dog Night: Live with Orchestra
November Saturday 12, 2011
Cory Wells lead vocals | Danny Hutton lead vocals | Jimmy Greenspoon keyboards
Michael Allsup guitar | Paul Kingery bass, vocals | Pat Bautz drums
Fabulous song stylists Three Dog Night created superb harmonies and
arrangements to the words and melodies of Laura Nyro, Randy Newman, Harry
Nilsson, and many other fast-rising songwriters of the seventies. Their hits,
“One,” “Eli’s Coming,” “Joy to the World,” and many others, consistently topped
the charts from 1969-1975. Experience the original group, backed by your DPO,
for this uplifting Rockin’ Orchestra season kickoff.
The Music of Pink Floyd with Windborne
February Thursday 9, 2012
Randy Jackson lead vocals | Dan Clemens bass | Powell Randolph drums
Tom Jones guitar | John Hines vocals | Eddie Williams sax
Kathryn Key piano, vocals | Patrick Reynolds conductor
Pink Floyd truly explored the outer edge, combining trippy rock with a
psychological slant and couching it in a new conceptual richness. Their monster
hit album Dark Side of the Moon appealed to the sensitivities of the era while
delving into deeper recesses of the mind. Rock ensemble Windborne Music
brings the full glory of Floyd’s sound to the Mead stage, deftly melding rock with
orchestra in a setting of mesmerizing visual effects. Queen: A Rock & Symphonic Spectacular
March Saturday 10, 2012
Music of Queen guest artists | Patrick Reynolds conductor
With over four decades of music and 18 number one albums to their credit, Queen
is recognized as one of the most influential British rock bands of all time. The year
2008 saw the creation of a new show: “Music Of Queen – A Rock & Symphonic
Spectacular.” It features a full rock band and stars from the London West End smash
hit musical We Will Rock You. With over seventy performers on stage this is one of
the biggest rock shows on earth, featuring: “A Kind of Magic,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,”
“Radio Ga Ga,” “We Are The Champions,” “Somebody To Love,” “Who Wants To Live
Forever,” “Killer Queen,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “I Want It All,”
and many more. In fact, you’ll hear all of Queen’s classic hits.
“Disco Ball” featuring Jeans ’n Classics
April Saturday 28, 2012
Neal Donell lead vocals | Jean Meilleur lead vocals | Jeans’n Classics ensemble
backing vocals, guitar, piano, bass, drums | Patrick Reynolds conductor
Break out the platform shoes and the satin pants and get ready to boogie down
with versatile rock ensemble Jeans ‘n Classics who will join the DPO under the
baton of conductor Patrick Reynolds. We’ll recapture the mood and feel of the
Disco “daze” with twenty huge chartbusters including “Love’s Theme,” “Shaft,”
“Never Can Say Goodbye,” “Billie Jean,” “You’re Gonna Miss My Lovin,” “Hot
Stuff,” “Grease,” “Disco Inferno,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “You Sexy Thing,” “Night
Fever,” “Dancing Queen,” and lots more.
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FREDDIE MERCURY AND QUEEN were initially influenced by progressive rock, but their style quickly
evolved incorporating diverse styles such as vaudeville, gospel, electronica and funk. The breakout albums
“Sheer Heart Attack” (1974) and “A Night at the Opera” (1975) brought the band international success.
Tragically, Freddie Mercury passed away in 1991, the victim of bronchial complications arising from AIDS.
The band has sold over 300 million albums worldwide.
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GRAETER’S
P E R F O R M E D AT T H E D AY TO N M A S O N I C C E N T E R
Celebrating Beethoven
This series features an entirely different and more intimate feel than any other. Symphony Sundaes
concerts are a shorter, more manageable length of family-friendly classics with no intermission;
instead there’s a relaxed “ice-cream social” sponsored by Graeter’s where you can meet and greet
DPO musicians after the concerts. This year, the series is devoted to works by Beethoven and we
will be presenting many of DPO’s own originals – our principal players. The prices are very easy to
handle and concerts are performed in the elegant Scottish Rite Cathedral at the Masonic Center.
Free parking, too!
Hung, Padrichelli & Nemith at Center Stage
November Sunday 13, 2011
Bach Suite No. 1 in C major | Beethoven Triple Concerto Concertmaster Jessica Hung, Principal Cellist Andra Padrichelli and Principal
Keyboardist Josh Nemith combine forces with the Orchestra under the direction
of Neal Gittleman in this rare performance of Beethoven’s unique work;
essentially a piano trio with accompaniment. A lively, fun and thrilling suite
from the pen of Baroque master JS Bach opens the program.
Greenlaw & Coletta at Center Stage
January Sunday 22, 2012
Brahms Double Concerto | Beethoven Symphony No. 4 The last orchestral work from Brahms, his Double Concerto, requires two highly
skilled and well-matched soloists. We have them in the persons of DPO Principal
Second Violinist, Kirstin Greenlaw, and DPO Assistant Principal Cellist,
Christina Colleta. Then the Beethoven celebration continues with a performance
of his Fourth Symphony. Alternately beautiful, fiery and rich in harmony,
it exhibits a powerful spirit. Music Director Neal Gittleman conducts.
Andres & Norris at Center Stage
February Sunday 19, 2012
Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp | Beethoven Symphony No. 2 The February program opens with a masterful work by Mozart that requires
extreme delicacy and musical prowess in order to blend these two instruments
with the Orchestra. Neal conducts and DPO Principal Flute Rebecca Tryon
Andres and DPO Principal Harp Leslie Stratton Norris share the spotlight role.
Beethoven’s Second shows the master on the brink of greatness as he starts to
change the symphonic form from within.
Patrick Reynolds & The Classical Symphony
April Sunday 1, 2012
Mozart Symphony No. 35, Haffner | Beethoven Symphony No. 3, Eroica DPO Assistant Conductor Patrick Reynolds takes the podium for this wonderful
exploration of the symphonic form, comparing two of the literature’s finest works.
As is sometimes the case Mozart’s symphony started life as something different,
in this case, as a serenade for a ceremony to ennoble Sigmund Haffner. Later,
he evolved the work into its present form. The heroic theme continues with
Beethoven’s famous Eroica, the symphony that redefined the genre.
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Concerts just over an hour followed
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LUDWIG VAN Beethoven is one of the, if not the, acknowledged masters of the Classical form. But as
important, he was a transitional figure, his works bridging to the Romantic era by stressing the innermost
feelings of the individual. The heavenly sounds of his beautifully conceived works belie the angst-filled,
hard-working process it took him to create them.
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Photography: Andy Snow
JESSICA HUNG takes on the Russian Violin Concerto #2 from Prokofiev
DAYTON POWER AND LIGHT
Family Series
Originality starts at a very early age. We all know that the best experiences encourage the most
curious, questing minds. Bring your son, daughter or grandchild to experience the most engaging
art form of all: the magic of music. DPO Family Series programs are designed to encourage
appreciation of the arts and provide general learning, all in an atmosphere of fun. Join us for
Dayton’s best family arts value.
PhilharMonster Halloween Concert
Niki Dakota narrator | Neal Gittleman conductor
Spooky, thrilling adventures are afoot in the annual PhilharMonster concert.
Neal and his gang of goblins (DPO musicians in their Halloween finery) present
Prokofiev’s timeless classic, Peter and the Wolf. Niki Dakota, from WYSO, provides
narration. We’ll even feature a scene or two of Bride of Frankenstein (featured in
full that evening) on the big screen overhead, backed by the entire Orchestra!
Zoot Theatre Meets the Youth Orchestra
March Sunday 4, 2012
The Zoot Theatre Company guest artists | Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Can you imagine a better role model for kids than to see a large ensemble of
their peers up on stage performing great music? For this excellent program, the
youth orchestra welcomes the imaginative, innovative members of Zoot Theatre
with a specially conceived production entitled Adventures of the Storyfinder. The
experience combines music with creative drama involving puppetry and a cast of
masked, costumed characters.
Pirates of the Philharmonic
April Sunday 29, 2012
You might even call it “Pirates of the Phil-ARRRG-monic” when Neal and
crew invite you to come board a musical galleon stuffed with treasure: flashy,
swash-buckling orchestra pieces, that is. You’ll hear the great themes from the
big screen including Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan, and Hook, plus lots more
surprises from the inventive mind of our marvelous Maestro.
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All Family concerts start at 3pm with
pre-concert activities at 2pm
Concerts are recommended for
families with children ages 3–12
FILM MUSIC has long been the province of talented classical composers. A tradition of excellent Hollywood
music boasts a long list of luminaries such as Dimitri Tiomkin, Alfred Newman, Bernard Herrmann, Franz
Waxman, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, and Max Steiner (you’ll hear Waxman’s score this season for Bride of
Frankenstein on Halloween). Our Music Director, yes that’s him, has a love for this music which you will see
in action for the April Family concert.
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FlexPass
Don’t like to be tied down to specific dates?
Our FlexPass Package is perfect for you!
You may purchase FlexPasses in groups of 4, 6, 8 or 10 coupons at fixed pricing. The bigger
the package you order, the better the savings! You’ll receive your tickets in the form of coupons.
Throughout the season, explore this brochure or the DPO website at daytonphilharmonic.com
and select which concerts you want to attend. You may then exchange your FlexPass coupons
for “live” tickets for any regular subscription Philharmonic concert, not including Special
Events, up to 30 days prior to the event. You will receive the best seats in the house, available
at that time! Please remember, Special Events do not qualify for FlexPass. Don’t forget to fill in
your email address so we can keep you up to date. Choose the FlexPass that’s right for you and
call (888) 228-3630!
4 6 8 10
Concerts for 184
$
Concerts for 264
$
Concerts for 336
$
Concerts for $
400
FlexPasses may be purchased in groups of 4, 6, 8 or 10 at fixed pricing. These may be exchanged for “live”
tickets (best available seats), up to 30 days prior to your selected concert. Call the box office to order. The
more you order the bigger the savings!
CYO (Create Your Own)
Like to do things your way?
Create Your Own is for you!
Choose a minimum of four or more
concert dates and you’ll benefit from all the
subscriber advantages and get up to 10%
off single ticket prices. The one difference
is that you will have different seats within
your selected price tier for each concert, as
opposed to the same seats. Special Events
may not be included in Create Your Own
Packages. Plan your concerts below, then
call (888) 228-3630! The prices listed at right
reflect your discount.
Date
Classical
P
A
B
C
D
53.20
44.20
$
33.40
$
23.50
$
11.80
$
$
Rockin’
P
A
B
C
D
68.50
54.10
$
45.10
$
32.50
$
23.50
$
$
Concert Name
Use this chart to help you create your own itinerary for the season.
Pick at least four concerts. For each concert, write in your seating
preference (if applicable) and use the pricing chart above to
determine the price for your seats. Subtotal the prices and multiply
by the number of attendees to determine your total price for the year.
Connections
P
A
B
C
D
35.20
32.50
$
27.10
$
20.80
$
11.80
$
$
SuperPops
P
A
B
C
D
68.50
54.10
$
45.10
$
32.50
$
23.50
$
$
Sundaes
Family
A 21.60
B $18.00
C $12.60
Adult $17.10
Senior $15.30
Student $12.00
Child $12.00
$
Seating
Price
Subtotal
x No. Attendees
TOTAL
ELSA Lanchester played both Mary Shelley and the monster’s bride as part of a well-balanced
cast in the 1935 cinema classic Bride of Frankenstein. Boris Karloff reprised his original role as the
creature, supported by Colin Clive as Henry Frankenstein and Ernest Thesiger as the menacing Doctor
Pretorius. Composer Franz Waxman, a Hollywood newcomer, found just the right mix of musical moods
to suit the gothic, over-the-top quality of the production.
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Specials
P E R F O R M E D AT VA R I O U S LO C AT I O N S
Bride of Frankenstein with Orchestra
Franz Waxman composer | James Whale director
Neal Gittleman conductor P $ 76
A $ 59
B $ 49
C $ 37
D $ 28
E $ 16
“The Monster Demands a Mate!” screamed the lurid
posters that promoted the sequel to the original 1931 film,
Frankenstein. By the mid-thirties, moviemaking had advanced rapidly and Bride
of Frankenstein did not disappoint. Variety acknowledged the important roles of
cameraman, art director and score composer. You’ll experience the thrills for
yourself, on Halloween weekend, when the DPO provides the live music to this
timeless horror classic in the Mead Theatre at the Schuster Center.
A Veteran’s Day Concert with Daniel Rodriguez
November Friday 11, 2011
Daniel Rodriguez vocals | Neal Gittleman conductor P $ 49
A $ 38
B $ 29
C$ 18
Known as “The Singing Policeman” in his former work
with the New York City Police Department, Daniel
Rodriguez came to national attention in the aftermath of
the September 11 attacks. Appearances with his signature rendition of “God Bless
America” showcased his fine tenor voice and helped soothe a suffering nation.
He joins us here for a Veteran’s Day program at the Schuster Center featuring
patriotic songs and orchestral classics.
Handel’s Messiah
December Sunday 11, 2011 – 4:00 pm
Megan Bell soprano | Julia Bentley alto | Matt Morgan tenor
Curtis Streetman bass | Neal Gittleman conductor
DPO Chamber Choir, Hank Dahlman director General Admission
Handel’s magnificent oratorio, Messiah, returns to the
traditional setting of Westminster Presbyterian Church in
downtown Dayton. Be sure to put this holiday classic on
your calendar and reserve your tickets early.
Paris to Vienna: A New Year’s Celebration
Adult
Senior
Student
28
26
$
14
$
$
December Saturday 31, 2011
Neal Gittleman conductor P $ 6 5
C $ 2 9
This year, Neal transports you between the two great
A$ 5 3
D $ 1 3
B $ 39
E $ 8
continental European capitals with a joyful journey
of music right from your seat in the Mead Theatre.
Celebration and fun are on the itinerary via light classics, opera arias and
festive favorites. Friendly prices, complimentary champagne at intermission,
and a balloon drop at concert’s close are all part of the DPO New Year’s Eve
concert tradition.
Concertmaster’s Choice
January Thursday 26, 2012 – 6:30 pm
Beethoven Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 4 in A minor
Franck Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major
Prokofiev Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in F minor
Gershwin (arr. Heifetz) Three Preludes for Violin and Piano
Jessica Hung concertmaster | Zsolt Bognár piano
General Admission
Adult
Senior
Student
Concertmaster Jessica Hung looks forward with
anticipation to sharing her favorite chamber works with you in the
warm, resonant ambience of the Dayton Art Institute’s Renaissance
Auditorium. Mr. Bognár joins her for this engagement, adding his
sensitive accompanist’s skills. 20
18
$
10
$
$
The Music of John Denver with Jim CurrY
February Saturday 11, 2012
Jim Curry vocals, guitar | Patrick Reynolds conductor P $ 76
C $ 37
Like a golden ray of mountain sunshine breaking through
A $ 59
D $ 28
$
B 49
E $ 16
the chill February air, Jim Curry comes to our own
Schuster Center with a remarkable tribute to the great
American singer/songwriter John Denver. He’ll be backed by the entire
DPO plus many of the singers and musicians who originally performed
with John Denver.
Spotlight: DPO Quartet & Principals
April Thursday 26, 2012 – 6:30 pm
Mozart String Quartet in B-flat major, K 458, The Hunt
Britten Phantasy Quartet in F minor for Oboe, Violin, Viola and
Cello, op 2 | Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B minor, op 115
Jessica Hung violin | Kirstin Greenlaw violin
Sheridan Currie viola | Andra Padrichelli cello
Eileen Whalen oboe | John Kurokawa clarinet General Admission
Adult
Senior
Student
20
18
$
10
$
$
It’s another varied chamber music program at the Dayton Art Institute when
six of DPO’s stellar instrumentalists tackle some of the hallmark works of the
small ensemble literature. Don’t miss this intimate performance.
Mark Your Calendar
Philharmonic Gala: Dance to the Music
6:30 pm – 12 midnight
The DPO is pleased to announce the biggest gala event in its history. As
such, we are pulling out all the stops for this event, including dinner, open
bar, silent auction and dancing to the music of the Dayton Philharmonic
Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Neal Gittleman.
$250 per person; Young Professionals (35 and under) $175 per person; Corporate Tables (8 seats per table) $2,500 Lois Sutherland Chair | Dawn Ross Co-Chair Location: Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Art Center
General Admission
Young Professionals (35 and under)
Corporate Tables (8 seats per table)
250
175
$
2 ,500
$
$
More information coming soon.
Support provided by:
Lexus of Dayton is the official
auto dealer of the Dayton
Philharmonic Orchestra
Marriott is the official hotel
of the Dayton Philharmonic
Orchestra
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