University Symphony OrchestraASU Choral Union

Robert Hamilton, pianoThomas Landschoot, violoncelloTimothy Russell, conductor

School of MusicHerberger College of the ArtsArizona State University

Friday, October 26, 20077:30 p.m.ASU Gammage

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Text and Translation

Beethoven, Choral Fantasy, opus 80

Schmeichelnd hold und lieblich klingenunsers Lebens Harmonien,und dem Schonheitsinn entschwingenBlumen sich, die ewig bliih'n.

Fried' und Freude gleiten freundlichwie der Wellen Wechselspiel;was sich drangte rauh und feindlich,ordnet sich zu Hochgefiihl.

Wenn der Tone Zauber waltenund des Wortes Weihe spricht,muss sich Herrliches gestalten,Nacht und Sturme werden Licht,

auss 're Ruhe, inn're Wonneherrschen fur den Glacklichen.Doch der Kiinste Friihlingssonnelasst aus beiden Licht entstehn.

Grosses, das in's Herz gedrungen,bluht dann neu und schOn empor,hat ein Geist sich aufgeschwungen,hall't ihm stets ein Geisterchor.

Nehmt denn hin, ihr schOnen Seelen,froh die Gaben schOner Kunst.Wenn sich Lieb und Kraft vermahlen,lohnt den Menschen Gottergunst.

Beguilingly pleasing and lovely is the soundof our life's harmonies,and from the sense of beautyblossoms arise that bloom forever.

Peace and joy flow hand in handlike ever-changing waves;whatever pushes forward, rough and hostile,gives way to exultation.

When music's enchantment reignsand the Consecrating Word speaks,everything must transform itself into magnificence;night and tempests become light;

Outer calm and inner blissguide the prosperous onward.Yet the springtime sun of the artsdraws from both their rejuvenating light.

Greatness that touches the heartblooms anew and fair on high;when the spirit soars upward,it ever resounds with the chorus of spirits.

Take gladly then, you beautiful souls,the gifts of fairest art.When love and might are joined,humanity is rewarded with divine grace.

Program

Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

Leonard Bernstein(1918-1990)

PrologueSomewhereScherzoMamboCha-chaMeeting SceneCool FugueRumbleFinale

Played without pauseCelebrating the 50 th Anniversary of the Show's Opening on Broadway

Choral Fantasy, opus 80

Ludwig van Beethoven

(1770-1827)Robert Hamilton, piano

We would like to express our appreciation to Steinway of Phoenixfor their generosity in providing the

Steinway piano for this evening's performance.

Intermission

Concerto for Violoncello & Orchestra in B minor, Antonin Dyadicopus 104 (1841-1904)

AllegroAdagio, ma non troppoFinale: Allegro moderato

Thomas Landschoot, violoncello

Out of respect for the performers and those audience members around you,please turn all pagers, cell phones, and watches to silent mode. Thank you.

—Christian Kuffner —tr. David Schildkret

BiographiesTimothy Russell is in his 15 th year as a Professor of Music and Director of

Orchestras at Arizona State University. In addition, he directs the School'sgraduate orchestral conducting program. Dr. Russell is also the co-founder andMusic Director of the award-winning ProMusica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus,Ohio. He was the recipient of the 2006 Ohioana Pegasus Award, which recognizesoutstanding contributions in the arts and humanities.

Russell has been a frequent guest conductor with The Phoenix Symphony,including highly acclaimed full-length productions with Ballet Arizona. Theconductor/producer of twenty-seven CDs, Russell has received two Grammynominations. All of his recordings have been enthusiastically received by listenersand critics alike, as has his vital and imaginative orchestral leadership. Russell hasconducted the world premiere performances of over ninety new compositions.

Internationally respected pianist and recording artist Robert Hamilton hashad the unusual distinction of being enthusiastically reviewed by two chief musiccritics for The New York Times. Harold C. Schonberg (who also authored TheGreat Pianists) wrote: "He is a very fine artist. All of Hamilton's playing has colorand sensitivity...one of the best of the million or so around." And Donald J.Henahan reported: "It was an enthralling listening experience. We must hear thismajor talent again, and soon!"

Mr. Hamilton's performance career beginnings were comparatively modest,but varied. Fluent as a high school student on three instruments – piano, clarinetand bassoon – he performed five standard concerti representing his three soloareas. He studied at Indiana University with the first winner of the covetedLevintritt award, Sidney Foster, and graduated summa cum laude. A move to NewYork City brought studies with Dora Zaslaysky of the Manhattan School,additional coaching from legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz. Five prizes inmajor international competitions added more concerts and opportunities.

Hamilton has made many concert tours of four continents, appearing in themajor halls of most music capitals. His orchestral engagements have included theChicago Symphony, National Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, MilwaukeeSymphony, Phoenix Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Grant Park Symphony,Chautauqua Symphony and S.O.D.R.E. An appearance at the great hall of theMoscow Conservatory brought a ten-minute standing ovation, and he made anappearance in St. Petersburg that was televised across Russia. Mr. Hamilton hasbeen heard over numerous radio networks including NPR, ABC, BBC London,Voice of America, Armed Forces Network, DRS Zurich and Radio Warsaw. Hehas recorded for Phillips, Orion and Summit Records. A recent 2004 Summitrelease brought this comment from Audiophile Audition: "Hamilton has ablazingly brilliant approach to this repertory, delivering very powerful and oftenbreathtaking interpretations. Exposure to these performances will make any futurehearing of the works seem pallid." The American Record Guide added this:"Hamilton's playing is full of integrity, rare brilliance and grandeur. This is apianist I would like to have studied with."

BiographiesHamilton currently has an exciting class of international students at ASU, and

has given master classes throughout the world. Featured in the book The MostWanted Piano Teachers in the USA, Mr. Hamilton also served as Artistic Directorof the London Piano Festival during the 1990s. Since the year 2000, he has joinedwith Vladimir Feltsman and a distinguished group of prominent internationalpianists each July for PianoSummer in New York. Robert Hamilton is an officialSteinway Artist.

Thomas Landschoot joined the Herberger College School of Music facultyof Arizona State University after having taught at the University of Michigan.Born in Belgium, Landschoot began studying the cello at the age of six with hisfather, leading to a successful career as soloist and teacher.

He performs virtually the entire standard cello repertoire, as well as works bycontemporary composers such as Witold Lutoslawski, Kristof Penderecki andBernd Alois Zimmermann. Several composers have dedicated their works to him.Mr. Landschoot has played numerous recitals in Europe, the United States andAsia, both as a soloist and in chamber music settings. He is a founding member ofthe Chamber Ensemble Bloomington in Japan, the Taman Trio in Europe and theTrio du Soleil in the US.

Mr. Landschoot has been involved in an interdisciplinary public serviceproject resulting in the building of an orphanage and hospital in Tamil Nadu, India.A documentary film of the cellist performing in India has been combined withphotography, culinary, journalism and new compositions.

He recently performed with the National Orchestra of Belgium, the FrankfurtChamber Orchestra, Prima la Musica, Tempe Symphony and the Orchestra of theUnited States Army Band. His interviews and performances have been broadcaston radio and television in Europe, Japan and the United States and recordings areavailable on Summit, Organic and Centaur Records.

Mr. Landschoot was awarded the Katherine K. Herberger College of the ArtsDistinguished Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty Teaching Award in 2005.

Landschoot has given masterclasses at conservatories and universitiesthroughout Asia, the U.S., Europe. He spends his summers performing andteaching at places like the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara,Killington Music Festival, Meadowmount School of Music, and the Texas MusicFestival.

David Schildkret, conductor of the ASU Choral Union, is chair of the choralprogram at Arizona State University. He also leads the Chamber Singers, and heoversees the doctoral program in choral conducting. In addition to his work atASU, he is the Director of Music at Scottsdale United Methodist Church and isconductor of the Mount Desert Summer Chorale in Bar Harbor, Maine. He is anofficer in the Arizona chapter of the American Choral Directors Association andserves on the board for the National Collegiate Choral Organization. He is thefounding editor of The Choral Scholar, the NCCO's online journal.

Arizona State University Choral UnionDavid Schildkret, condu ctor

University Symphony OrchestraTimothy Russell, conductor

Violin I Cello Clarinet # TubaSoprano Alto Tenor Assistant Conductor Sarah Bowlin** Hope Shepherd ^ Mark Kleine Edwin BrownGinny Andrews Mary Barta John Adams Jennifer Garrett Angela Cassette Nelly Rocha ^ Jennifer KabbasKaren R. Annis Mary Jo Becker Richard Fawley Xi Wang Mark Schoellhammer Matthew Miracle HarpAmanda Arnett Laura Boone Michael Fillman Rehearsal Accompanist Christian Simmelink Evan Henley Kim Endel Anne KellerLauren Bass Marilyn Brafford Brent C. Gardner Norman Jenson Laura Speck Amy L. HuzjakIris Blake Lara Carlson Daniel Gerwig Aleksandr Spiridonov Willie Braun Eb Clarinet Piano/CelestaMarie Burch Emmalyn Corman Michael Gifford Victoria Gorbich Jennifer McConaghie Kim Endel Brandon S. MatthewsJeannie Chang Barbara Daniel Melanie Herricks Cristinel Bácanu Molly RifeDiane Cole Diane DeLello Mike Kaiser Tamara Freida Adele E. Stein Bass Clarinet Timpani/PercussionLila Deidiker Stefanie Duch Daniel Kendall Holly Roberts Sabina Ahmad-Post Jennifer Kabbas Elizabeth DeLamater*Megan Drechsel Arlys Eaton Benjamin T. Kulas Ricardo Elias-Rodriguez Vanessa Belknap Tyler WorleyKristie Etling Judy Ethington Vincent Lane Molly McCarthy Kelly McVey Alto Saxophone Tyler StellKaren Gerwig Beth Fioritto Michael Lottes Alyssa Saint Ruth Wenger Kevin Feeken Matt WatsonBarbara Gould Susan L. Fuhrer Robert Moodie Alisha Bean Kathleen Snyder Brad StellRachel Hastings Jennifer Garrett Nick Pullin Bonnie Teplik BassoonKim Headlee Gini Gregg Ron Raynes Karla Loaiza-Yee Bass Julie Ann Link ^ ** ConcertmasterKrista Hetsler Chelsea Jenkins John F. Schiffer Christopher Rose* Hugo Doege^ * PrincipalCarissa Howden Dorothy Johnsen Bemard Van Emden Violin II Daniel Stotz Ashley Haney " Co-principalsDellamae Jennison Jan Kurdziel Phil VanderMeer Eliza Hesse* Rossine Parucci + AssistantElla Johnson Jenni Lee Dick Watt Gina Dyches Juan J. Garcia Contra Bassoon # For this concertTori Keating Jane Little Taylor Morris Ovidiu L. Manolache Ashley Haney this section isPatricia Kenady Liana MacNeill Bass Terra Warger T. J. Maliszewski using a rotatingJee Hyun Kim Alise Martin In Hwan Choi Kate Bivona William Brichetto Horn seating plan.Soo-Lin Lee Jacquelyn Medina Ho Yan Chu Samuel Golden Joe Tyksinski Rachel Seay ^Sister Joan Marie Biruta Melessa Michael Diebert Chung Gum Kang Patrick Cooper Derek J. Wright ^ Orchestra Assistants

Madden Sue Miles Elvin Dioquino Thalia Coombs John Sims Felipe Vera + Jacob HarrisonLinda McCormick Madeline Moore David F. Doeller Ansel Eklund Jordan Robert Brandon S. MatthewsRandi Meador Katherine Motil Christoph Gales Loren Stallcop Flute Nathan Stark Jana MinovElizabeth Morris Marianne Murzyn Paul Gales Jr. Jessica Brooksby Dawnya Chavis ^ Guan-Lin YehTiffany Mortensen Judith Pannell Paul M. Gales Tian Long Sun Kathryn Schaap ^ Robbie Buss Orchestra LibrarianMichaline Olijnyk Irene Pappas David Hale Vanessa R. Castillo Nadine Luke Jacob HarrisonErin Parrott Ann Piedra Allen Holloway Trumpet #Tacy Pillow Colleen Porter Serop Jaklian Viola Piccolo Jason Johnson Orchestra ManagerAmelia Poll Glenda Rauscher Norman Jenson Kim Teachout* Kathryn Schaap Brittany Hendricks Rossine ParucciJoanna Provencal Nedda Reghabi Robert Johnsen Allyson Wuenschel Nadine Luke Chad T. DaigleHaylee Reynolds Diane Renne Christopher M. Kelley Louis Privitera Jr. William Anonie Orchestra OfficeJulie Roman Emily Reynolds Anthony Lacagnina Matthew W. Gordon Oboe Kent Foss SpecialistJanis Ryan Nancy Rosenthal Michael Lacagnina Alexander Vittal Dane Philipsen ^ Linda BennettShari Samuelson- Laura Safsten Richard Larsen Megan Leigh Smith Katie Mordarski ^ Trombone

Wesely Lu Sanford Arnold Maltz Cicely De Salle Carly Aylworth Josh Bledsoe* Special thanks toKate Sessions Darci Shumway Thor Mikesell Padua Canty Matthew Petterson Danwen JiangRein& Sheffield Patricia Stamper Matthew Montana Lauren Mulligan English Horn Jonathan SwartzHaylee Smith Christine Storey Charles C. Newton Garrett McDaniel Carly Aylworth Bass Trombone Nancy BuckJenny Smolnik Talia Tsosie David Roman Whitney Smith Patrick Lawrence Thomas LandschootJean J. Steele Lee Van Camp Robert Rosenthal Catalin RotaruAlli Swain Judy Waltz Dan Ryan Martin SchuringNatalie Taysom Margaret Webb Dan Sagramoso Sam PilafianKristen Thomasson Julie Weinberg Bob SimingtonKellie Volant Carol K. West Mark SimsEleanore Wardlaw Heidi Whipple Carric SmolnikCamille Waseta Jeff Wilkinson

University Symphony Orchestra & ASU Choral UnionHoliday ConcertSunday, December 2, 20072:30 p.m.ASU GammageTimothy Russell and David Schildkret, conductors

Tickets: $12.50 Adult & $7.50 StudentASU Gammage Box Office: 480.965.3434 or asugammage.com

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