2012-2013 Season

2012-2013 Season 706.826.4705 soaugusta.org


What is the meaning of life?

Holocaust survivor and psychologist, Viktor Frankl

came up with a formula through his experience,

perhaps giving us a clue to answering this question:

Hopeless = Suffering - Meaning

Does this suggest that the Meaning is Suffering plus Hope?

As we take an eternal musical journey, we might better understand the meaning of life through illusive and elusive episodes,

insaisissable épisodes.

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First Baptist of Augusta at 7:30 PM

Saturday | September 29, 2012 “evening of Festivities”MonCaYo HuapangorIMSKY-KorSaKoV Capriccio espagnolLeCUona/GroFÉ “Malagueña” from Andalucía SuiteroDrIGo Fantasia para un gentilhombretCHaIKoVSKY Capriccio italien Saturday | november 3, 2012 “Passion’s Voice” BartÓK Rumanian Folk DancesFLoYD “Hear me O Lord” from SusannahVerDI “Ella giammai m’amó” from Don CarloBerLIoZ “Voici les roses” from Damnation of FaustBerLIoZ Symphonie fantastique Saturday | January 19, 2013 “Love’s Farewell”WaGner Overture to TannhäuserBrUCKner Symphony No. 9

Saturday | February 23, 2013 “Deliberately Beethoven”BeetHoVen Overture to PrometheusBeetHoVen Triple ConcertoBeetHoVen Symphony No. 7

Saturday | March 16, 2013 “Suite Spring”GrIeG Holberg SuiteGrØnDaHL Trombone ConcertoSCHUMann Symphony No. 1, “Spring”

Saturday | april 27, 2013 “enduring Harmony”toWer SequoiaraVeL Piano Concerto in GSIBeLIUS Symphony No. 5


Bell Auditorium at 7:30 PM

thursday | october 25, 2012 the Four tops

Friday | December 14, 2012 Holiday Pops! featuring Joe Gransden & trio

thursday | February 14, 2013 ronnie Milsap

thursday | March 7, 2013 Classical Mystery tour: a tribute to the Beatles

Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center at 7:30 PM

Saturday | January 12, 2013 the Four Hornsmen of the apocalypse

tuesday | February 19, 2013 the Perlman, Quint, Bailey trio

Saturday | March 9, 2013 the Harlem Quartet

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First Baptist of Augusta – 7:30 PM

Saturday | September 29, 2012 “Evening of Festivities”Guest Artist: Jason Vieaux, guitar

MONCAYO HuapangoRIMSKY-KORSAKOV Capriccio espagnolLECUONA/GROFÉ “Malagueña” from Andalucía SuiteRODRIGO Fantasia para un gentilhombreTCHAIKOVSKY Capriccio italien

Join Music Director Shizuo Z Kuwahara and SOA as we explore Latin themes from the Old World to the New World featuring guitarist Jason Vieaux on Rodrigo’s incomparable Fantasia para un gentilhombre. Experience the dynamic breadth of Moncayo, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Lecuona. Our night’s festivities end with Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio italien.

Saturday | November 3, 2012 “Passion’s Voice” Guest Artist: Jeffrey Wells, baritone

BARTÓK Rumanian Folk DancesFLOYD “Hear me O Lord” from SusannahVERDI “Ella giammai m’amó” from Don CarloBERLIOZ “Voici les roses” from Damnation of FaustBERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique

New York Met and internationally acclaimed baritone Jeffrey Wells lends his dark allure to Floyd’s “Hear me, O Lord” from Susannah, Verdi’s “Ella giammai m’amó” from Don Carlo and Berlioz’s “Voici les Roses” from Damnation of Faust. Encounter Berlioz’s conflicted artist as he endures the emotional upheavals in Symphonie fantastique.

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Saturday | January 19, 2013 “Love’s Farewell”Guest Artist: All Orchestral

WAGNER Overture to TannhäuserBRUCKNER Symphony No. 9

Wagner’s Overture from Tannhäuser binds the listener and our hero as he toils in his obsession with love, and his redemption through true love. Bruckner’s final and unfinished work, Symphony No. 9, acts as a tonal discovery of the end of his life.

Saturday | February 23, 2013 “Deliberately Beethoven”Guest Artists: The Perlman, Quint, Bailey Trio

Navah Perlman, piano | Philippe Quint, violin | Zuill Bailey, cello

BEETHOVEN Overture to PrometheusBEETHOVEN Triple ConcertoBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

The centerpiece of SOA’s weeklong festival celebrating Beethoven, features three of his masterpieces: Symphony No. 7 (featured in the 2010 film, The King’s Speech), the Overture to Prometheus, and the exquisite Triple Concerto, featuring the Perlman, Quint, Bailey Trio in their SOA debut. The trio combines brilliant virtuosity, and old world elegance through a blend of piano, violin and cello.



Saturday | March 16, 2013 “Suite Spring”Guest Artist: Bradley Edwards, trombone

GRIEG Holberg SuiteGRØNDAHL Trombone ConcertoSCHUMANN Symphony No. 1 “Spring” Elegant and stylish, Grieg’s Holberg Suite commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Danish artist Ludwig Holberg. Grøndahl’s Trombone Concerto is brought to life by SOA Principal Trombonist Bradley Edwards. Take in SOA, and exhale the fresh, crisp breath of springtime in Schumann’s Symphony No. 1.

Saturday | April 27, 2013 “Enduring Harmony”Guest Artist: Pascal Godart, piano

TOWER SequoiaRAVEL Piano Concerto in GSIBELIUS Symphony No. 5 Contemporary composer, concert pianist, and conductor Joan Tower is lauded by The New Yorker as “one of the most successful woman composers of all time.” Tower’s Sequoia will be a debut for SOA. Pascal Godart, accomplished French pianist, performs Ravel’s cleverly pieced Piano Concerto in G. Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5, which was commissioned to commemorate his 50th birthday, is presented in its final, revised form.


Bell Auditorium – 7:30 PM

Thursday | October 25, 2012

The Four TopsPart of Motown’s elite, The Four Tops are known for their contributions to doo-wop, jazz, soul, R&B, pop, hard rock, and show tunes. Topping the Billboard Hot 100 with two number-one hits including, “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” this iconic group continues to entertain sold-out concerts throughout the world.

Friday | December 14, 2012

Holiday Pops! Guest Artist: Joe Gransden, trumpet & Trio

Known for his amazing trumpet performances, Joe Gransden, from the Big Apple, has performed worldwide and released seven CDs. Music critics and patrons have compared his rich vocals to those of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra. Gransden will be joined by his trio for an evening of cozy and warm holiday favorites with Symphony Orchestra Augusta.



Thursday | February 14, 2013

Ronnie MilsapInspiration is synonymous with American country music singer and pianist Ronnie Milsap. Born with a disorder that left him nearly blind and then a condition that completely robbed him of his eyesight, Milsap did not let that stop him from driving to the top of the charts. Enjoy romantic favorites on Valentine’s Day with Symphony Orchestra Augusta, including chart topping hits such as, “(I’m A) Stand By My Woman Man,” “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life,” and “It Was Almost Like a Song.”

Thursday | March 7, 2013Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The BeatlesDo you have Beatlemania? Then you don’t want to miss this concert! Experience the memorable tunes performed exactly as they were written with the performing group Classical Mystery Tour and Symphony Orchestra Augusta. Hear “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section, experience the beauty of “Yesterday” with acoustic guitar and string quartet, and enjoy the rock/classical blend of the hard-edged “I Am the Walrus.”


Saturday | January 12, 2013The Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse, formed in 1997 as a student quartet at the University of Southern Mississippi, has evolved into a nationally recognized chamber group. The Hornsmen take pride in their ability to connect with the audience and break the traditional barrier between the musicians and the listener. In addition to the traditional staples of the horn repertoire, The Four Hornsmen play classical transcriptions of composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Strauss, as well as light hearted numbers and humorous pieces of PDQ Bach, Herman Jeurissen, and Lowell Shaw.

tuesday | February 19, 2013Accomplished performers individually, the trio has earned widespread critical acclaim for its compelling interpretations of the chamber music repertoire. The Washington Post calls them “colorful and infectiously enjoyable.” Known for her lyrical eloquence on the stage, Navah Perlman has established herself as one of the most poetic and admired pianists of her generation. She has performed to critical acclaim in major concert venues throughout the world. Violinist Philippe Quint combines brilliant virtuosity and old-world elegance in dazzling performances, and Zuill Bailey is widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world.



Saturday | March 9, 2013Praised for their “panache” by The New York Times, The Harlem Quartet is currently the resident ensemble in the New England Conservatory of Music’s Professional String Quartet Program. The quartet’s mission is to advance diversity in classical music while engaging young and new audiences through the discovery and presentation of varied repertoire, which highlights works by minority composers.

Soa tICKet InForMatIonto order tickets, please use the tear-out form at the back of this booklet and mail to:Symphony Orchestra AugustaPO Box 579, Augusta, GA 30903

other ticket ordering options include:online at www.soaugusta.orgover the Phone: 706.826.4705In Person: 1301 Greene Street, Suite 200 Augusta, GA 30901

Jabez S. Hardin PAC – 7:30 PM


Join SOA for the inauguration of our composer festival! This season features a week full of the grand chamber and orchestral works of Ludwig van Beethoven. The Perlman, Quint, Bailey Trio opens the festival in the Bank of America Columbia County Music Series. The Georgia Health Sciences Symphony Series concert features the orchestra in Beethoven’s Overture to Prometheus and Symphony No. 7, as well as the trio in the Triple Concerto. SOA ends the festival with a Family Concert on Sunday, February 24, with actor Tim Marrone appearing as Beethoven himself to take us on a journey through the composer’s sound perspectives. SOA partners with other arts organizations to provide community events throughout the week, including lectures, master classes, visual art projects, a day of Beethoven at the KROC Center, and much more.

Although Beethoven is certainly a hero of SOA, the deeper intention behind the Beethoven Festival is to celebrate music and the greatest cultural achievements of humanity. The festival is SOA’s effort to link Beethoven’s world and music to our contemporary exploration of the essential concerns of everyday life, such as new music, art, and politics.

A Week Long Celebration! February 19 – 24, 2013

Columbia County Music Series02/19/13 7:30 PM Jabez S. Hardin PAC featuring Perlman, Quint, Bailey Trio

Symphony Series02/23/13 7:30 PM First Baptist of Augusta featuring Symphony Orchestra Augusta with Trio

Family Concert “Bits of Beethoven”02/24/13 3:00 PM Maxwell PAT at ASU featuring Tim Marrone as Beethoven


Special Festival pricing:Attend all three concerts for only $30 per person.Family Special: 4 tickets to each of the 3 concerts for $100


Symphony Orchestra Augusta presents a magical evening under the stars. The ninth annual free community concert features pianist Terrence Wilson performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a memorable evening of symphony favorites and a grand finale of fireworks.

OCONEE PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETYFriday | november 2, 2012 “Passion’s Voice” Festival Hall, Greensboro, GA | 8:00 PM

Guest Artist: Jeffrey Wells, baritone Symphony Orchestra AugustaShizuo Z Kuwahara, Music Director

BartÓK Rumanian Folk DancesFLoYD “Hear me O Lord” from SusannahVerDI “Ella giammai m’amó” from Don CarloBerLIoZ “Voici les roses” from Damnation of FaustBerLIoZ Symphonie fantastique

Music Director Shizuo Z Kuwahara and SOA return to Festival Hall in Greensboro with New York Met and internationally acclaimed baritone Jeffrey Wells. He lends his dark allure to pieces from Floyd and Berlioz. Encounter Berlioz’s Faust as he endures a date with fate in Symphonie fantastique.

Lady Antebellum Pavilion in Evans Towne Center Park Saturday | May 11, 2013 7:30 PM


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Please join SOA by participating with orchestras throughout the nation in our effort to fight hunger. In collaboration with Golden Harvest Food Bank, SOA asks everyone to bring food donations to each Pops! at the Bell concert. All food is distributed by Golden Harvest Food Bank throughout the CSRA to those in need. Collection bins will be located in the front lobby at the Bell Auditorium at each concert. Last season, SOA collected over 900 pounds of food to create over 765 meals for those in need. SOA’s goal, with your help, is to surpass that target this season.

The national Orchestras Feeding America project, initiated in 2009 by the League of American Orchestras, was inspired by the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a gifted Juilliard-trained cellist who became homeless as a result of his mental illness. Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez, who noticed Mr Ayers, was drawn to his talent, intelligence, and passion for Beethoven. This relationship led to the creation of the film, The Soloist, about Mr. Ayers. This film and the Orchestras Feeding America project are testaments to the power of music.



to order tickets, please use the tear-out form at the back of this booklet and mail to:Symphony Orchestra AugustaPO Box 579, Augusta, GA 30903

other ticket ordering options include:online: www.soaugusta.org over the Phone: 706.826.4705In Person: 1301 Greene Street, Suite 200, Augusta, GA 30901


First Baptist of Augusta3500 Walton Way ExtensionAugusta, GA 30909

Bell Auditorium712 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901

Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center7022 Evans Town Center BoulevardEvans, GA 30809

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-10% Single Ticket Discount -Priority Reserved Seating-Replacement Tickets -Concert Ticket Exchange

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Whether it’s First Baptist or the Bell Auditorium, there’s not a bad seat in the house. However, some reserved seats are better than others. Our ticket prices are based on the location of each seat.

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A (Orchestra & Grand Tier)B (Orchestra & Grand Tier)C (Orchestra)D (Orchestra)

1st Balcony2nd Balcony3rd Balcony


SInGLe tICKet ordering options: Complete & mail form to: Symphony orchestra augusta, Po Box 579 augusta, Ga 30903 or fax to 706-826-4735. To purchase with credit card, call 706-826-4705. Single tickets may be purchased online at www.soaugusta.org on August 1st. Single ticket seats are assigned based on date order is received.

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone (day): Phone (evening): Email: PAYMENT: Check Enclosed Credit Card Name (as it appears on your card): Card #: Exp:

Ticket Subtotal: $ Gift to Annual Fund: $

Grand Total: $

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GeorGIa HeaLtH SCIenCeS SYMPHonY SerIeS

A: $45 B: $20 C: $15 D: $10 Qty. TOTAL

Saturdays, 7:30 PM First Baptist of augusta

Jason Vieaux, guitar – 09/29 $

Jeffrey Wells, baritone – 11/03 $

All Orchestral – 01/19 $

All Beethoven – 02/23 $

Bradley Edwards, trombone – 03/16 $

Pascal Godart, piano – 04/27 $

Total: $

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PoPS! at tHe BeLL ConCertS

1st Bal.$40

2nd Bal.$25

3rd Bal.$15

Qty. TOTAL

7:30 PM Bell auditorium

The Four Tops – Thurs. 10/25 $

Holiday Pops! – Fri. 12/14 $

Ronnie Milsap – Thurs. 02/14 $

A Tribute to The Beatles – Thurs. 03/07 $

Total: $

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CoLUMBIa CoUntY MUSIC SerIeS

General

Seating $20Qty. TOTAL

7:30 PM Jabez S. Hardin Performing arts Center, evans

The Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse – Sat. 01/12 $

The Perlman, Quint, Bailey Trio – Tues. 02/19 $

The Harlem Quartet – Sat. 03/09 $

Total: $

Beethoven Festival Concerts

(Share Package)*Concerts Include: Qty. TOTAL

Tuesday, 02/19, 7:30 PM

Jabez S. Hardin PAC

The Perlman, Quint,

Bailey Trio$Saturday, 02/23, 7:30 PM

First Baptist of Augusta

Symphony No. 7, Prometheus

Overture, Triple Concerto

Sunday, 02/24, 3:00 PM

Maxwell PAT at ASU

Family Beethoven Concert

Tim Marrone, Actor/Narrator

*Family Special - 4 tickets to all 3 concerts (12 tickets) for $100

or 1 ticket to all 3 concerts for $30

**Only 100 tickets available

Additional Individual ConcertsGeneral

AdmissionQty. TOTAL

Sunday, 02/24, 3:00 PM –

“Bits of Beethoven” Family Concert

featuring Tim Marrone, Actor/Narrator

Maxwell PAT at ASU

Adult: $10

Child/Student: $5

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Saturday, 05/11, 7:30 PM –

“Pops Under the Stars”

Free Admission

Tables available at $250 (Table of 6)

Tables: $

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SerIeS tICKet ordering options:Complete & mail form to: Symphony orchestra augusta, Po Box 579 augusta, Ga 30903 or fax to 706-826-4735. To purchase with credit card, call 706-826-4705 or go online to soaugusta.org after July 2.

Seating is available at all concerts for those with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact our office in advance so we can best accommodate you.

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone (day): Phone (evening): Email: PAYMENT: Check Enclosed Credit Card Name (as it appears on your card): Card #: Exp:

Ticket Subtotal: $ Gift to Annual Fund: $

Grand Total: $

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Series Patrons have the best seats! Save TIME, Save MONEY! with PREMIUM SEATING

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Saturdays, 7:30 PM First Baptist of augusta

09/29 – Jason Vieaux, guitar

11/03 – Jeffrey Wells, baritone

01/19 – All Orchestral – Wagner & Bruckner

02/23 – All Beethoven with the Perlman, Quint, Bailey Trio (Beethoven Fest.)

03/16 – Bradley Edwards, trombone

04/27 – Pascal Godart, piano

Section Seating* Price Qty. Total

A ORCHESTRA AISLE $300 $

A ORCHESTRA GRAND TIER $250 $

B ORCHESTRA GRAND TIER $125 $

C ORCHESTRA $110 $

D ORCHESTRA $65 $

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7:30 PM Jabez S. Hardin Performing arts Center

Saturday, 01/12 – The Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse

Tuesday, 02/19 – The Perlman, Quint, Bailey Trio (Beethoven Festival)

Saturday, 03/09 – The Harlem Quartet

Seating* Price Qty. Total

GENERAL SEATING $45 $

UnIVerStIY HeaLtH Care SYSteM PoPS! at tHe BeLL

7:30 PM Bell auditorium

Thursday, 10/25 – The Four Tops

Friday, 12/14 – Holiday Pops! Joe Gransden, trumpet & Trio

Thursday, 02/14 – Ronnie Milsap

Thursday, 03/07 – A Tribute to The Beatles

Section Seating* Price Qty. Total

1st Balcony BALCONY 1 $150 $

2nd Balcony BALCONY 2 $80 $

3rd Balcony BALCONY 3 $40 $

(PRICES INCLUDE ALL TAX, POSTAGE, & HANDLING CHARGES)*PLeaSe CHeCK aPProPrIate BoX For YoUr SeatInG reQUeSt

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Groups & FoundationsAugusta Symphony Guild • Augusta Symphony League

Emily S. Baumann Education Endowment Fund • Cleon Mauldin Foundation Creel-Harison Foundation • Friends of Symphony Orchestra Augusta

Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation • Peter & Karen Klacsmann Music Library Fund The Knox Foundation • Patricia S. McGee Foundation Charles & Patricia Moye Education Endowment Fund David C. Reader Instrument Fund • Target Foundation

IndividualsMr. & Mrs. Lyn Allgood • Mr. Charles G. Caye, Jr. • Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Daniel Dr. Elaine B. Feldman • Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Fleischer • Dr. & Mrs. Louie Griffin Dr. J. Larry Millen • Mr. & Mrs. W. Charles Moye •Dr. & Mrs. Kraig Wangsnes

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Walton Whitworth

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