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M A N K A T O S Y M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 S E A S O N

Dear Friends,

Welcome to another exciting and dare I say breathtaking musical season. Here at the Mankato Symphony our goal is to make time stand still, and through the power of great music to connect you to your own heart beat and thus to the cosmos at large. You are going to fall in love with the Symphony all over again because music, all music, moves you like nothing else. You don’t need a PhD to love music, you just need an open heart and a curious spirit.

This year we will be featuring post concert talks after each show, and I invite you to stay, to ask questions of myself and our artists, and to learn about what makes the music work. The great composers, while perhaps frail human beings, were full of emotional intelligence, which they leveraged to reveal new paths towards catharsis. We have some marvelous repertoire to share with you, chosen to make you relax, laugh, love, dance, and dream.

I want to thank all of the musicians, soloists, staff, board, volunteers, and community partners that have brought us to this point. Most of all, I want to thank you for being our guest and supporter this season and for listening to our music with an open heart. Some of you are lifelong fans, and some of you are about to discover the Symphony for

share the music I love with you.

Sincerely,

Ken

M A N K A T O S Y M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A

2015–2016 SEASON

Sincerely,

Full Symphony Concerts SYMPHONIC SERIES

All performances Sundays 3 pmMankato West HS Auditorium$15 and up, students $5

OCTOBER 11, 2015 Passion & Romance

DECEMBER 6, 2015 Big Band Candy Cane Christmas

FEBRUARY 14, 2016 My Funny Valentine

APRIL 17, 2016 Firebird

MAY 15, 2016 Paris in the Spring

Chamber Music MUSIC ON THE HILL

All performances Sundays 2 pmGood Counsel Chapel$12 and up

NOVEMBER 8, 2015Russian Masterworks

JANUARY 10, 2016Minnesota Roots

MARCH 6, 2016Jerusalem

MAY 1, 2016To My Nation

Family SeriesHANDEL WITH CARE

All performances Saturdays 11 amMankato YMCA Aerobics StudioFree

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Handel Grows Up

NOVEMBER 14, 2015 Handel Goes to England

JANUARY 16, 2016Handel Goes to Italy

MARCH 19, 2016 Handel Goes to Ireland

Jazz and PopsPOPS AT THE KATO

All performances Saturdays Kato Ballroom$23.50 and up, students $13.50

OCTOBER 31, 2015, 8:00 PM* Wolverines Big Band

FEBRUARY 27, 2016, 7:00 PM Charles Lazarus and Friends

APRIL 30, 2016, 7:00 PM Bruce Henry & Adi Yeshaya’s All Star Big Band

*later start time

Mankato Symphony OrchestraSPECIAL EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015, 2-4 PMPatron Appreciation RecitalEmy Frentz Building

NOVEMBER 15, 2015, 6:00 PM Triplet Symphony BenefitMankato Golf Club

JULY 4, 2016Rockin’ Fourth of July,Riverfront Park, Free

Kenneth Freed Music Director and Conductor

S Y M P H O N I C S E R I E S - F U L L S Y M P H O N Y C O N C E R T S

Passion & RomanceOCTOBER 11 , 2015 , 3 :00 PM MANKATO WEST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

a rich, romantic soundBrahms and Dvorak’s music sings and celebrates the heart’s song of love and longing. This delightful program features the MSO’s wind section in Dvorak’s charming serenade before turning the full orchestra loose for Brahms’s mighty First Symphony.

musicSerenade for Winds in d minor, Opus 44, DvorakSymphony No. 1 in c minor, Opus 68, Brahms

S Y M P H O N I C S E R I E S - F U L L S Y M P H O N Y C O N C E R T S

Big Band Candy Cane ChristmasDECEMBER 6 , 2015 , 3 :00 PM MANKATO WEST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

swinging christmas favoritesBrad Shermock (Doc Severinsen’s and our MSO lead trumpet) steps out front to heat up and sweeten up your holiday cheer, accompanied by jazz vocalist extraordinaire Judi Donaghy Vinar and a group of Big Band All-Stars from Pops at the Kato. Jazz legend Duke Ellington’s swingin’ take on the Nutcracker Suite and some brand new jazzy arrangements of Christmas songs will make you fall in love with the music all over again.

musicNutcracker Suite, Tchaikovsky/Ellington/StrayhornSleigh RideO Holy NightDo You Hear What I Hearand many more

guest artistsBrad Shermock, TrumpetJudi Donaghy Vinar, Vocalist

Brad Shermock

Johannes Brahms

Judi Donaghy Vinar

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My Funny .ValentineFEBRUARY 14 , 2016 , 3 :00 PM MANKATO WEST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

love songs by rodgers & hartTongue in cheek romance from

Benoit returns with rising stars from the Minnesota Opera.

musicMy RomanceMy Funny ValentineThis Can’t Be LoveBewitchedWith A Song In My Heartand many more

guest artistsBrad Benoit, tenorBergen Baker, sopranoRodolfo Nieto, baritoneVictoria Vargas, mezzo soprano

S Y M P H O N I C S E R I E S - F U L L S Y M P H O N Y C O N C E R T S

FirebirdAPRIL 17 , 2016 , 3 :00 PM MANKATO WEST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

russian fairy tale musicTravel to exotic lands in a concert of Russian fairy tales, featuring Minnesota Orchestra virtuosity.

musicSinfonia Concertante, HaydnFirebird, Stravinsky

guest artistsTony Ross, Cello Céline Leathead, Violin Julie Gramolini Williams, Oboe J. Christopher Marshall, Bassoon

Julie Gramolini Williams, J. Christopher Marshall, Tony Ross, Céline Leathead

Brad Benoit, Bergen Baker, Rodolfo Nieto, Victoria Vargas

S Y M P H O N I C S E R I E S - F U L L S Y M P H O N Y C O N C E R T S

Paris in the SpringMAY 15 , 2016 , 3 :00 PM MANKATO WEST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

passion, charm and elegance Gallic passion, charm and elegance featuring MSO’s Concertmaster Emily Saathoff in her Mankato debut. Enjoy Saint-Saens’s poetic and compelling violin concerto, Debussy’s evocative and sensual Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, and the emotional range of Franck’s Symphony which is at moments energetic, warm, and luminous.

musicViolin Concerto No. 3 in b minor, Saint-SaensSymphony in d minor, FranckPrelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy

guest artistEmily Saathoff, Violin

Emily Saathoff

N O V E M B E R 8 , 2 0 1 5

Russian MasterworksThe Bakken Trio

Rachmaninoff Piano Trio #1 Sonata for Solo Violin

Shostakovich Piano Trio #2

The Twin Cities’ award winning chamber ensemble, the Bakken Trio, presents

this concert with a new appreciation

emotions.

J A N UA RY 1 0 , 2 0 1 6

Minnesota RootsMary Jo Gothmann, Scott Lykins, Lydia Miller Choorapuzha

Franck Chorale in A minor for OrganPDQ Bach Toot Suite for Organ, four

hands Café Music

Schubert Major, Op. 99

Franck’s poetic masterwork, his Chorale

work, commissioned by the Saint

inspired by the composer’s stint as the

M A RC H 6 , 2 0 1 6

JerusalemKaren Kim, Lydia Miller Choorapuzha, Johanna Torbenson, Thomas Rosenberg

Haydn String Quartet Op. 33, No. 2 “Joke”

Kodaly Duo for violin and celloGolijov TenebraeBeethoven String Quartet Op. 95

cello, and Argentinian composer

Bookending these gems are pillars

M AY 1 , 2 0 1 6

To My NationJill Olson Moser, Lydia Miller Choorapuzha, Gareth Zehngut, Eugena Chang, Matt Frischman

Rossini Duo for cello and double bassHandel-Halvorsen Passacaglia for violin

and violaCorigliano Black November TurkeyCorigliano Snapshot circa 1909Dvorak String Quintet in G Major,

Op. 77

program.

ALL PERFORMANCES ON SUNDAYS AT 2:00 PM AT GOOD COUNSEL CHAPEL.

Handel with CareCome along on my madcap adventures as I teach you about my journeys to England, Ireland, and Italy in the Handel with Care Family Concert Series starring me, George Frederick Handel, and the MSO String Quartet.

based on the life and travels of famous German composer George Frederick Handel, featuring an actor and the MSO String Quartet. Each child takes home a snack at the end of every show. Performances last approximately 45 minutes, and feature live classical music and

concert experience for babies, toddlers, and younger elementary ages. It’s OK for the kids to sing and dance along!

ALL PERFORMANCES SATURDAYS AT 11 AM MANKATO YMCA AEROBICS STUDIO

Handel Grows UpSEPTEMBER 19 , 2015 Handel Goes to EnglandNOVEMBER 14 , 2015 Handel Goes to ItalyJANUARY 16 , 2016 Handel Goes to IrelandMARCH 19 , 2016

Wolverines Big BandOCTOBER 31 , 2015 , 8 :00 PM KATO BALLROOM

The Wolverines bring their distinctive retro hot jazz orchestra sound to the Kato Ballroom for an evening of entertainment so good it’s

cocktails for a grown up Halloween. Please note the later start time.

Charles Lazarus and FriendsFEBRUARY 27 , 2016 , 7 :00 PM KATO BALLROOM

Bruce Henry & Adi Yeshaya’s All Star Big BandAPRIL 30 , 2016 , 7 :00 PM KATO BALLROOM

Bruce Henry is back! Bruce, Adi, and the phenomenal All Star Big Band brought

performer with a three octave range. Pianist/arranger Adi Yeshaya, best known for his work with Whitney Houston and on The Voice, leads the band.Free!

FA M I L Y C O N C E R T S E R I E S — L A U G H T E R & L E A R N I N G J A Z Z & P O P S S E R I E S - A C A B A R E T S T Y L E E X P E R I E N C E

Pops at the Kato returns with three thrilling cabaret style concerts. Eat, drink, and dance while you listen. Purchase individual general admission tickets, season tickets, or buy a sponsorship table with friends. Tables of 4, 6 ,8, and 10 are available and include some treats, keepsakes, and are nearest the stage. Proceeds go to support the Symphony.

––––––––––––––– DIAMOND SPONSORS –––––––––––––––$12,000+

––––––––––––––– PLATINUM SPONSORS –––––––––––––––$7,500-11,999

–––––––––––––––––– GOLD SPONSORS ––––––––––––––––––$5,000-7,499

––––––––––––––––– SILVER SPONSORS–––––––––––––––––$2,500-4,999

S P E C I A L E V E N T S

Patron Appreciation RecitalSEPTEMBER 20 , 2015 , 2 -4 PM EMY FRENTZ BUILDING, 523 S . SECOND STREET

A special treat for everyone who has supported us by purchasing tickets, making a donation, or volunteering. Orchestra musicians will perform their favorites in the intimate setting of the Emy Frentz Art Gallery. Drop in for a few moments or stay for the whole afternoon. Get to know the orchestra’s musicians, board members, and administration. We hope you are able to join us.

Free!LYLE & KAY JACOBSON AND THE

JONES PAGE JACOBSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

L & N ANDREAS FOUNDATION

ANONYMOUS

Triplet M A N K A T O S Y M P H O N Y B E N E F I T

NOVEMBER 15 , 2015 , 6 :00 PM MANKATO GOLF CLUB

Feast all of your senses with wonderful music performed by MSO’s conductor Kenneth Freed and a string quartet, a delicious meal prepared

Michael Cords. Each element will be chosen to pair with the other two; an Argentinian Malbec might be paired with an Argentinian tango, or perhaps a sweet melody matched to a sweet dessert. Menu to follow once the three artists have had a chance to confer. Expect a once in a lifetime experience. A limited number of tickets are available to this exclusive event. Make your reservation early. A portion of your ticket

ANNE HERLIHY

support your local symphonyThe Mankato Symphony Orchestra has been a part of the community for 66 seasons. Help us keep our ticket prices affordable and our educational programming free to children. The MSO is a federally registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your donation is tax deductible.

m a nk ato s y m phon y or c he s t r a symphonic seriesFull Season Package (5 performances)Buy season tickets and SAVE 20%.____ Gold Section-Adult @ $100.00 ea. = $___________ Silver Section-Adult @ $80.00 ea. = $___________ Bronze Section-Adult @ $60.00 ea. = $___________ Any Section-Student* @ $20.00 ea. = $_______ *under 18 or student with ID

Pick Three PackageMake your own mini-package. Choose any three subscrip-tion series concerts for $60.00. Gold Section only.____ Gold Section Pick Three @ $60.00 ea. = $_______

Passion & Romance Big Band Candy Cane Christmas My Funny Valentine Firebird Paris in the Spring

Handling Fee $5 per ticket package x ______ = $_______

TOTAL Symphonic Ticket Packages plus Handling Fees = $_______

If you are renewing your season ticket: Same seats Y/N

Symphonic Season Individual Performances____ Gold Section-Adult @ $25.00 ea. = $___________ Silver Section-Adult @ $20.00 ea. = $___________ Bronze Section-Adult @ $15.00 ea. = $___________ Any Section-Student* @ $5.00 ea. = $_______ *under 18 or student with ID

Handling Fee $3.50 per individual ticket x ______ = $_______

TOTAL Symphonic Single Tickets plus Handling Fees = $_______

(Indicate concert choices on a separate sheet of paper.)For same seats at the Symphonic Series orders must be received by 9/20/15.

chamber seriesMusic on the Hill Full Season Package (4 performances)____ Premium* @ $60.00 ea. = $___________ General @ $40.00 ea. = $_______

Music on the Hill Individual Performances____ Premium* @ $17.00 ea. = $___________ General @ $12.00 ea. = $_______

TOTAL Music on the Hill Tickets = $_______

(Indicate concert choices on a separate sheet of paper.)*First five rows-padded seats

jazz & pops seriesPops at the Kato Full Season Package (3 performances)____ General Admission @ $60.00 ea. = $___________ Student* @ $30.00 ea. = $_______

Pops at the Kato Individual Performances____ General Admission @ $23.50 ea. = $___________ Student * @ $13.50 ea. = $_______ *under 18 or student with ID

Pops at the Kato Sponsorship Tables____ Table of 4 @ $200.00 ea. = $___________ Table of 6 @ $300.00 ea. = $___________ Table of 8 @ $400.00 ea. = $___________ Table of10 @ $500.00 ea. = $_______

(Indicate concert choices on a separate sheet of paper. Select a quantity of three tables to purchase a season table.)

TOTAL Pops at the Kato Tickets = $_______

support your local symphony____ Individual Tickets @ $100.00 ea. = $___________ Table of 8 @ $1000.00 ea. = $___________ Table of 10 @ $1200.00 ea. = $_______

Join the MSO Guild____ Individual Member @ $15.00 ea. = $___________ Dual Membership @ 25.00 ea. = $___________ Student @ $5.00 ea. = $_______

Make a ContributionAdd a one time gift of _______ to my order. Call 507-625-8880 or visit www.mankatosymphony.com/support for information about making a pledge or sustaining gift.

TOTAL Support your Local Symphony = $_______

Mail my tickets (optional) $1 per order = $_______

ORDER TOTAL = $_______

ORDER/PAYMENT INFORMATION

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order your tickets:BY PHONESymphonic Series—call the Twin Rivers Box Office at 507-387-1008. All other events—call the MSO Office at 507-625-8880.

ONLINEwww.mankatosymphony.com

BY MAILSimply fill out the order form and mail to:Mankato Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 645 Mankato, MN 56002Make checks payable to: Mankato Symphony Orchestra

IN PERSONVisit the Twin Rivers Box Office or Mankato Symphony Office at 523 South Second StreetMankato, MN 56001. Call for hours: 507-387-1008 or 507-625-8880.

AT THE DOORTicket sales begin one hour before each performance.

GROUP RATES20% discount for groups of 10 or more. Some limitations apply. Call 507-625-8880 with questions.

ACCESSIBILITYAll venues are handicapped accessible. Contact the MSO Office with questions about accessibility or to make a special request for your visit. If you require a driver or personal care assistant to be able to attend we will gladly provide them with a free ticket.

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