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SEPTEMBER 16-17 Rhapsody in Blue (C) 23-25 The Piano Men (P)

OCTOBER 7-8 Rachmaninoff Paganini Variations (C) 21 The Classical Coffee Concert (CC) 21 The Classical Concert (GE) 22 Dreamworks Animation in Concert (SB) 28-29 Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (C)

NOVEMBER 4-6 ET [Full Length Film + Score] (P) 18-19 Dvořák Symphony No. 6 (C) 19 The Snowman (F) 29 MercyMe (SE)

DECEMBER 1-4 Holiday Pops (P) 22-23 Cirque de Noël (SB)

JANUARY 6 The Romantic Coffee Concert (CC) 6 The Romantic Concert (GE) 7 Video Games Live (SB) 13-14 Sibelius Symphony No. 5 (C) 20-22 Hits of Barbra Streisand (P) 21 Peter and the Wolf (L) 27-28 Harry Potter in Concert (SE)

FEBRUARY 3-4 Mozart & Mahler (C) 18 Symphony with Soul (SE) 24 The Baroque Coffee Concert (CC) 24 The Baroque Concert (GE)

MARCH 3-4 Pictures at an Exhibition (C) 5, 7, 9, 11 Grand Rapids Bach Festival 17-19 St. Patrick's Day Celebration (P) 18 The Little Engine that Could (L) 24-25 Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto (C) 25 The Emperor's New Clothes (F)

APRIL 21-22 Beethoven & Bernstein (C) 28-30 Classical Mystery Tour: Sgt. Pepper's 50th Anniversary (P)

MAY 19-20 Beethoven "Eroica" (C)

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September 16-17 RHAPSODY IN BLUE COPLAND Appalachian Spring | GEORGE ANTHEIL Jazz Symphony GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue | RAVEL Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and ChloeThe sensational premiere of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in 1924 brought jazz from the streets of American cities to the great concert halls of the world. Twenty years later, Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring brought the expanse of the rural American landscape. John Varineau, Conductor Ralph Votapek, Piano

October 28-29 TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTOTCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s idyllic music of Czarist Russia and Dmitri Shostakovich’s gritty, Social Realism of Stalinist Soviet Union collide as the most popular of all violin concertos meets with a sly swipe at the pomposity of the Soviet dictator following his death in 1953.Carl St. Clair, Guest ConductorPhilippe Quint, Violin

January 13-14 SIBELIUS SYMPHONY NO. 5BARBER Medea’s Meditation and Dance of VengeancePROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1 | COPLAND Our Town SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5The most popular work by Finland’s greatest composer, Jean Sibelius, shares the bill with Aaron Copland’s Oscar-nominated film score to Our Town, which also was as Oscar nominee for Best Picture in 1941. Teddy Abrams, Guest ConductorBenjamin Beilman, Violin

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March 3-4 PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION KORNGOLD Violin Concerto MUSSORGSKY/ARR. RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition Along with composing such epic film scores as the Errol Flynn's Adventures of Robin Hood, Erich Korngold also composed concert music including his Violin Concerto. Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition was a little-known work for piano until Maurice Ravel’s orchestration transformed it into an expansive, colorful work that’s thrilled audiences ever since.Rune Bergmann, Guest Conductor Stefan Jackiw, Violin

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John Varineau, Conductor September 16-17

Philippe Quint, Violin October 28-29

Grand Rapids Symphony ChorusApril 21-22

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April 21-22 BEETHOVEN & BERNSTEINBEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3 | BERNSTEIN Chichester Psalms BERNSTEIN Suite from On the Waterfront | BEETHOVEN Choral FantasyLudwig and Lenny held sway over the musical life of Vienna and New York City respectively. Beethoven assembled texts on his own for his Choral Fantasy in homage to art while Bernstein personally selected texts from the Hebrew psalms for his Chichester Psalms. Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus is featured on both.Michael Christie, Guest ConductorGrand Rapids Symphony Chorus, Pearl Shangkuan, Director

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October 7-8RACHMANINOFF PAGANINI VARIATIONSDVORAK Carnival Overture | RACHMANINOFF Paganini VariationsSMETANA Overture to Bartered Bride LUTOSTAWSKI Concerto for OrchestraAn evening of musical magic from East Europe includes the 18th variation of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Variations on a Theme of Paganini, the enchanting main theme for the tragic love story between Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour in the film Somewhere in Time, filmed on Mackinac Island.Larry Rachleff, Guest ConductorJoyce Yang, Piano

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DVOŘÁK SYMPHONY NO. 6JEREMY CROSMER World Premiere Commission (Inspired by Gordon Gallery/Mathias Alten)VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Dona Nobis Pacem | DVORAK Symphony No. 6Antonín Dvořák genial and tuneful Symphony No. 6 is coupled with the poetry of Walt Whitman, sung by the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus in Ralph Vaughan Williams’ reflection on the cataclysm of World War I.David Lockington, ConductorGR Symphony Chorus, Pearl Shangkuan, DirectorCarrie Hennessey, Soprano Leon Williams, Baritone

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MOZART & MAHLERMOZART Piano Concerto No. 17 | MAHLER Symphony No. 5Gustav Mahler’s popular Fifth Symphony, with its sentimental, musical love letter to his wife, Alma, is in the spotlight with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17, one of many he wrote for himself to play to dazzle the audiences of late 18th century Vienna.Marcelo Lehninger, Guest ConductorAndrew von Oeyen, Piano

Joyce Yang, PianoOctober 7-8

Marcelo Lehninger, Guest ConductorFebruary 3-4David Lockington, Conductor

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March 24-25 SAINT-SAËNS PIANO CONCERTORAVEL La Valse | SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No. 5A. MILLER Scherzo Crypto | R. STRAUSS Suite from Der RosenkavalierMusic of French composers Camille Saint-Saëns and Maurice Ravel is filled with lively elegance and good taste. Ravel’s popular La Valse is set against Richard Strauss’ waltz-filled Rosenkavalier Suite. Hidden within Alexander Miller’s Scherzo Crypto is the name of a musical instrument. Can you guess what it is?JoAnn Falletta, Guest ConductorFabio Bidini, Piano

May 19-20 BEETHOVEN “EROICA”DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun CANTELOUBE Chants d’Auvergne | BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Heroic” Symphony No. 3, twice as long as any by Haydn or Mozart, blazed the trail to the Romantic era in music. Breaking most every compositional rule in the book, Claude Debussy’s dreamy, sensuous Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun often is referred to as the first truly modern work of music.Larry Rachleff, Guest ConductorSusan Lorette Dunn, Soprano


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Leon Williams, BaritoneNovember 18-19

Susan Lorette Dunn, SopranoMay 19-20

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September 23-25THE PIANO MENThe Music of Billy Joel and Elton JohnThe “must see” multi-media musical journey back to the Groovy 70s that should definitely be at the top of any Baby Boomer’s bucket list! Award-winning artist Jim Witter rejoins the GR Pops to masterfully recreate cross-generational favorites, including Piano Man, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, My Life and Candle in the Wind. Bob Bernhardt, Conductor Jim Witter, Piano

November 4-6ET [ FULL LENGTH FILM + SCORE ]Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is filled with imagination and magic in this moving story of a lost alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience their adventures with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by your Grand Rapids Pops, in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen!John Varineau, Conductor

December 1-4HOLIDAY POPSBring on the holiday cheer! This GR Pops tradition features beloved seasonal favorites with the Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus plus a holiday sing-along, Santa and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus . Bob Bernhardt, Conductor GR Symphony Chorus, Pearl Shangkuan, DirectorGR Symphony Youth Chorus, Sean Ivory, DirectorEmbellish Handbell Ensemble, Stephanie Wiltse, Director

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January 20-22HITS OF BARBRA STREISANDStarring Ann Hampton CallawayAnn Hampton Callaway, an exquisite jazz singer known for her divine voice and depth of emotion in song, returns to the DeVos Performance Hall stage to perform Barbra Streisand’s famous hits including The Way We Were, People, Don’t Rain on My Parade and many more.John Varineau, Conductor Ann Hampton Callaway, Vocalist

March 17-19ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONIrish eyes will be smilin’ when Cathie Ryan (formerly of Celtic favorite Cherish the Ladies) sings Celtic classics. Celebrate the wearin’ o’ the green in this concert of favorites from the Emerald Isle, including Danny Boy and more!John Varineau, Conductor Cathie Ryan, Vocalist

April 28-30CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: Sgt. Pepper’s 50th AnniversaryBeatlemania is back! Classical Mystery Tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Original members of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania perform two hours of non-stop Beatles hits. Hear Penny Lane, Yesterday, I Am the Walrus, and more. The Los Angeles Times calls the show “more than just an incredible simulation.” If you like The Beatles, you will LOVE Classical Mystery Tour in concert.Bob Bernhardt, Conductor Classical Mystery Tour, Guest Artist


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Sat., October 22, 8 PMDREAMWORKS ANIMATION IN CONCERTFrom Shrek to How to Train Your Dragon to Madagascar to Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks Animation’s great stories and beloved characters inspire and delight audiences of all ages. Celebrate 20+ years with stunning HD footage on the big screen while the iconic music scores by Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Danny Elfman, Alexandre Desplat, Alan Silvestri and others are performed live. Justin Freer, Conductor

Thurs., December 22, 7:30 PM*Fri., December 23, 8 PMCIRQUE DE NOËL Experience the magic of Christmas, the wonder of Cirque and the beauty of live orchestra! This ultimate family tradition features performances by aerialists, acrobats, contortionists and jugglers, choreographed to seasonal favorites as Cirque de la Symphonie artists share the stage with your Grand Rapids Pops.John Varineau, Conductor

Sat., January 7, 8 PMVIDEO GAMES LIVE Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Watch video footage from Mario™, Zelda™, Halo®, Final Fantasy® and more timed to live music with synchronized lighting effects. Soloists, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments create an explosive entertainment experience!John Varineau, Conductor

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to perform a number of holiday-inspired hits such as Rockin' Around the Christmas

Tree, Go Tell It on the Mountain and Silent Night.

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Friday, January 27, 8 PMSaturday, January 28, 3 PMRelive the magic! Experience Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in high-definition on a giant screen while the orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score live. Justin Freer, Conductor

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Saturday, February 18, 8 PMSave the date for our 16th annual celebration of African-American musical expression, bridging cultures through the shared language of music.Special guest to be announced soon! Bob Bernhardt, Conductor

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October 21THE CLASSICAL CONCERT: Mostly Mozart MOZART Symphony No. 23 | MOZART Horn Concerto No. 2 MOZART Symphony No. 35 Mostly Mozart features the Symphony’s own French horns in Mozart’s noble Horn Concerto and in a Haydn Concerto for Two Horns. A lesser-known but delightfully charming symphony serves as the overture to The Classical Concert, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 serenades us home at its conclusion.John Varineau, Conductor Richard Britsch, HornErich Peterson, Horn

January 6THE ROMANTIC CONCERT: Schumann & BrahmsSCHUMANN Overture, Scherzo and Finale | BRAHMS Haydn Variations SCHUMANN Piano Concerto Robert Schumann was an early champion of a young Johannes Brahms, who found his orchestral voice at last when his Variations on a Theme of Haydn premiered in 1873. Following Schumann’s early death in 1856 from mental instability, Brahms remained devoted to Schumann’s wife, the brilliant pianist Clara Schumann. She never remarried, and Brahms never married at all. Yet their lives remained linked until their deaths.John Varineau, ConductorDaniel Hsu, Piano

February 24THE BAROQUE CONCERT: Respighi, Handel & FireworksHANDEL Overture to Music for the Royal FireworksTELEMANN Suite from Don Quixote RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 2GLUCK Overture to Orfeo ed Euridice PERGOLESI/STRAVINSKY Suite from PulcinellaHandel, the German-born impresario who wrote Italian opera for English-speaking audiences, composed much-loved music that still speaks to listeners today, just as music of the 17th century continues to influence composers as well. Guest conductor Patrick Dupré Quigley, an early music specialist, explores music of the Baroque by Handel and Telemann plus music by Respighi and Stravinsky inspired by the Baroque.Patrick Dupré Quigley, Guest ConductorKola Owolabi, Harpsichord

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Sat., November 19, 3 PMDeVos Performance Hall

THE SNOWMAN Families raved about this concert last year, so we’re bringing it back! Based on the award-winning children’s book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs, this concert captures a magical night for a boy and his snowman friend. The live orchestration will be accompanied by the movie. A great way to kick-off the holiday season!John Varineau, Conductor

Sat., March 25, 3 PMDeVos Performance Hall

THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES You haven’t seen anything like it! The story of the Emperor’s New Clothes told through music, and joined by a live illustrator! Sit back and enjoy the concert while the story appears before your eyes on the big screen!John Varineau, Conductor

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PETER AND THE WOLF One of the best-loved musical tales of all time will thrill your little ones in these performances featuring the Grand Rapids Symphony and members of the Grand Rapids Ballet.John Varineau, Conductor

Sat., March 18, 10:15 AM & 11:30 AMLocation to be announced soon

THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD I think I can…I think I can… Watty Piper’s classic children’s story comes to life with this unique performance by the Grand Rapids Symphony plus some special local actors. John Varineau, Conductor

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Sat., November 19, 3 PMDeVos Performance Hall

THE SNOWMAN Families raved about this concert last year, so we’re bringing it back! Based on the award-winning children’s book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs, this concert captures a magical night for a boy and his snowman friend. The live orchestration will be accompanied by the movie. A great way to kick-off the holiday season!John Varineau, Conductor

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Tues., November 29, 7:30 PMResurrection Life Church

MERCYME Hear the GRAMMY®-nominated, Christian supergroup, MercyMe with your Grand Rapids Pops and conductor John Varineau. With 8 albums under their belts and over 14 years on the road, the guys of MercyMe will take the stage to perform a number of holiday-inspired hits such as Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Go Tell It on the Mountain and Silent Night.John Varineau, Conductor MercyMe, Guest Artist

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Thurs., December 22, 7:30 PMFri., December 23, 8 PMDeVos Performance Hall

CIRQUE DE NOËL Experience the magic of Christmas, the wonder of Cirque, and the beauty of live orchestra! This ultimate family tradition features performances by aerialists, acrobats, contortionists and jugglers, choreographed to seasonal favorites as Cirque de la Symphonie artists share the stage with your Grand Rapids Pops.John Varineau, Conductor

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Thurs., December 1, 7:30 PMFri., December 2, 8 PMSat., December 3, 3 PMSat., December 3, 8 PMSun., Dec. 4, 3 PMDeVos Performance Hall

HOLIDAY POPSBring on the holiday cheer! This GR Pops tradition features beloved seasonal favorites with the Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus plus a holiday sing-along, Santa and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus.Bob Bernhardt, Conductor GR Symphony Chorus, Pearl Shangkuan, DirectorGR Symphony Youth Chorus, Sean Ivory, DirectorEmbellish Handbell Ensemble, Stephanie Wiltse, Director

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AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS – Sunday, March 5, 2017 MAYFLOWER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - FREE CONCERT! Isabelle Demers, Organist

CREATIVE KEYBOARDS – Tuesday, March 7, 2017 LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

CANTATAS – Thursday, March 9, 2017 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Jeanine De Bique, Soprano | Michael Maniaci, Alto | Ross Hauck, Tenor

BACH CHORAL CELEBRATION – Saturday, March 11, 2017 CATHEDRAL OF SAINT ANDREWGrand Rapids Symphony Chorus, Pearl Shangkuan, Director Grand Rapids Youth Chorus, Sean Ivory, Director Jeanine De Bique, Soprano | Michael Maniaci, Alto | Ross Hauck, Tenor

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