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ear friends: The musical stories we proudly present this season are more than just an exhilarating soundscape, they are a mirror into our collective soul. Great music gives voice to our shared tragedies, hopes, and dreams. Music at its core is story telling, and we often forget that fact particularly in the rarified hothouse of classical music. As musical curator I have come to believe

that great music provides catharsis, teaches, and helps us find meaning in our hasty lives. Listening and reflecting give us pause, and I hope that our concert experience will be a balm to your heart and mind. I will be your musical guide. Sometimes irreverent, sometimes serious, but always there to make the musical journey with you, I will give you some history, a little musical background, maybe even tell a joke or two. But I give you my solemn vow the orchestra and our guests will take you far away if you only let them. Whether Scheherezade and the Thousand and One Nights, Hansel and Gretel, Don Quixote, Paulus’ To Be Certain of the Dawn, or Andy Stein’s storied blend of classical jazz, we bring you the greatest music in the world but with a comfortable and laid back approach. Sit back, close your eyes, and we will tell you an unbelievable story.Thanks for listening! musically yours, Ken

Kenneth FreedMusic Directorand Conductor

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Join in an act of communal healing as we come together to mourn

the tragedy of the Dakota Conflict and the hangings of 1862.

Minnesotan composer Stephen Paulus’ multimedia oratorio brings a message of hope and

forgiveness that will speak to us all. Inspired by pictures taken during the Holocaust, it

tells the story of faith and hope through the eyes of children. Still images will be projected

on the screen above the orchestra corresponding with the vignettes sung by choirs and

soloists. Composer Michael Daugherty describes his flute concerto Trail of Tears, inspired

by the forced removal and internment of Native Americans, as a musical journey into how

the human spirit discovers ways to deal with upheaval, adversity and adapting to a new

environment.

to be certain of the dawn2012-13 Symphonic series performances... ..

11/18/12

“This is the task: in the darkest night to be

certain of the dawn, certain of the power to

turn a curse into a blessing, agony into song…”

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel

musicTo Be Certain of the Dawn, Stephen PaulusTrail of Tears, Michael Daugherty guest artistsMSU Concert ChoirMusicorum Mankato Children’s ChorusAngela Mortellaro, sopranoAbigail Fischer, mezzo sopranoBrad Benoit, tenorKimm Julian, baritoneJill Mahr, flute

All Performances are Sundays at 3:00 pmMankato West High School Auditorium

Abigail Fischer

Brad Benoit Jill MahrAngela MortellaroKimm Julian

musicHansel & Gretel, Engelbert HumperdinckTraditional Holiday FavoritesChristmas Singalong

guest artistsJenn Alexander, vocalistBrianna Weber, HanselKristen Lucas, GretelMelissa Williams, WitchBrittany Helgren, MotherAndrew Kurkowski, FatherDavid Nielsen, Storyteller

Sure to get you in the mood for the holidays!

Selections from the classic fairy tale Hansel &

Gretel and Christmas carols sung by the sassy

and soulful singer/storyteller Jenn Alexander.

candy cane concertmusicPiano Concerto Number 1 in Bb, op. 23, Peter Ilych TchaikovskyScheherezade, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov guest artistsJohn Novacek, pianoLydia Miller, violin

scheherezade12/9/12 International concert pianist John Novacek’s performance of

Tchaikovsky’s famous piano concerto will captivate and delight. His

performances are hailed for their athleticism and poetry. In the role

of Scheherezade, MSO’s Concertmaster Lydia Miller will dazzle and

bewitch as the orchestra tells the timeless story of the 1001 Arabian

Nights and how storytelling saved a life.

1/27/13

John Novacek

Jenn Alexander

Lydia Miller

Brianna Weber

Kristen Lucas

musicDon Quixote, Richard Strauss

guest artistsSam Bergman, viola and hostSebastian Bäverstam, cello

musicSinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in Eb Major, K 364, Wolfgang Amadeus MozartJazz Standards Chosen by Andy Stein

guest artists Andy Stein, violinKenneth Freed, viola

4/21/13it ain’t necessarily so

3/3/13As he plays through his standards, hear stories of Andy Stein’s

life and the music that inspired it. Jazz violinist and raconteur

Stein is a perennial Minnesota favorite who has appeared on A

Prairie Home Companion numerous times. Mozart’s Sinfonia

Concertante is the quintessential piece for two old friends to

play together. A musical conversation, the violin and viola have

equal roles and take turns displaying their virtuosity.

deconstructing don quixoteHost Sam Bergman brings his magical blend of history,

musical analysis, and whimsy to take a deeper look at

Strauss’ composition. The first half will be a musical

mystery tour of the piece. The second half will be the full rendition. Listen

for the cello, which is the voice of Don Quixote, and the viola which

portrays comical sidekick Sancho Panza. We welcome Concert Artists

Guild International Competition Winner Sebastian Bäverstam, making his

Mankato debut. A series of special events are planned around this concert in

collaboration with MSU’s Jim Grabowska and Kim Contag, leading experts

on all things Quixote.

Sam Bergman

Sebastian Bäverstam

Andy Stein

Kenneth Freed

family concert series

Child superstar musician and composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart introduces

young children to music making and composition in this comedic and

interactive program held at the Mankato YMCA. Suitable for all ages. Each child

gets to take home a souvenir, snack, and their own mini composition at the end

of each show. Performances begin at 11 am, last approximately 45 minutes, and

feature Mozart’s music performed by the MSO String Quartet.

October 6, February 9, April 6, May18

chamber music series

An up close and personal approach to classical music held in the Chapel at

Good Counsel. All concerts start at 2 pm and will be followed by a reception

with the artists. Watch for a separate Music on the Hill brochure coming to your

mailbox soon with program and ticketing information and mark your calendars

for these four Sundays:

October 14, January 13, March 24, and May 19.

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September 2012The MSO will be travelling to Morton, New Ulm and Blue Earth.

Visit mankatosymphony.com for more information.

Saturday, September 22, 2012The Maza Kute Drum Group, cellist Sharon Rodgers, and

mezzo-soprano Eleda Blair guest star in this free concert of

American Indian and orchestral music in recognition of the

U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862 Sesquicentennial.

Visit mankatosymphony.com for more information.

try it out! music & brewsFriday, October 12, 2012 5:30-7:30pmMankato Brewery - $10

Haven’t you always wondered what it is like to play double

bass? Trumpet? Timpani? Violin? Honk, screech, bang and saw

away while being cheered on by MSO musicians and fellow

participants. Perhaps you’ll discover a hidden talent. You’ll

definitely have a good time. Beer samples, snacks, and unlimited

chances to try instruments are included.

patron appreciation recital in the gallerySunday, October 28, 2012 2-5 pmEmy Frentz Building 523 S. Second St., Mankato

Season ticket holders and donors are invited to attend this

free recital as our way of saying thank you for your support.

Orchestra members will perform their favorite music in the

intimate setting of the Emy Frentz Art Gallery. Get to know the

musicians and tour the Twin Rivers Center for the Arts building.

from the heart tour

mankato pow wow concert

special events exclusive performance by andy steinSaturday, April 20, 2013 7:00-8:30 pmChankaska Creek Winery

Guest Artist and perennial Mankato Symphony favorite Andy

Stein, best known for his appearances on A Prairie Home

Companion, gives an exclusive performance at the beautiful

Chankaska Creek Winery. Limited to 75 guests.

rockin’ by the river & party in the parkJune 2013

Visit mankatosymphony.com for more information or

call the MSO Office 507-625-8880.

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____ To Be Certain of the Dawn____ Candy Cane Concert____ Scheherezade____ Deconstructing Don Quixote____ It Ain’t Necessarily So

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