Season Finale: PathétiqueDo Not Miss the season finale of the 2017/18

“Experience the Passion” Season, Saturday April 28th, 7:30PM at the Cheyenne Civic Center! This concert is entitled Pathétique for the final piece on the program, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B Minor—the “Pathétique”—providing a passionate and dramatic ending to this season.

But first, a trip down the river with Czech composer Bedřich Smetana’s beloved tone

poem, “The Moldau.” In his preface to the musical score Smetana wrote it “represents an exceptional expression of patriotic or nationalistic music…[reflecting] the pride, oppression and hope of the Bohemian People.” Maestro Intriligator explains, “the music grows from a trickling stream to an expansive, glorious body of water. Then it sets us on a musical cruise, of sorts, as we hear different things in different sections along the river: a country dance and wedding, nymphs dancing in the moonlight, the rapids of St. John, and ultimately a stirring climax showcasing the great sound of a full orchestra.”

The Moldau will be followed by Michael Gilbertson’s Trumpet Concerto featuring

Brandon Ridenour on trumpet. The Cheyenne Symphony co-commissioned this piece with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and this will be the Wyoming premiere. Intriligator says, “our performance is the realization of over four years of planning, programming, composing, and rehearsing. It’s exciting to finally perform it! The Trumpet Concerto is a fantastic piece, one of the very best new pieces I’ve ever conducted, and one that will become a fixture in the trumpet repertoire in the future. It explores the many ‘personalities’ of the trumpet: for instance, it has moments inspired by the Renaissance brass writing of Gabrieli and it also has moments inspired by the cool jazz of Miles Davis. It combined Michael’s neo-Romantic American style with some touches of Prokofiev, too. It calls on the trumpet soloist to perform such a range of styles, and even requires the soloist to perform on piccolo trumpet for part of the piece.”

Prepare to have your socks knocked off by both Gilbertson and Ridenour. Both are recent

graduates of Julliard; they were there at the same time. Gilbertson is a Dubuque native and an award-winning composer. Ridenour, a virtuoso

trumpeter, joined the world-famous Canadian Brass at age 20—the youngest player ever to join that group—and performed with them for seven years. He is also an award-winning composer himself.

The concert and the season will close with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B Minor,

posthumously named the “Pathétique”. Another audience favorite, this work has fascinated audiences since it was first performed in 1893. Tchaikovsky wrote in a letter as he composed the symphony that it was “The best thing I have ever composed or shall compose.” Upon its completion, he wrote to his publisher “I give you my word of honor that never in my life have I been so contented, so proud, so happy, in the knowledge that I have written a good piece.”

Intriligator says the work has been the topic of much discussion among scholars and musicians.

“Was it really entirely autobiographical? This symphony, with so many romantic, beautiful themes, waltzes, and stirring marches, ends with a fascinating gesture: a heartbeat dying away. Because Tchaikovsky died so shortly after the premiere, was this prophetic? Was this symphony intended to be a ‘swan song’ of sorts?” Despite all the questions, “what endures is the music itself, some of the most glorious, passionate, intense music you will ever hear. Any performance of this masterpiece is an event. Please don’t miss your chance to hear our fantastic Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra perform it live!”

To help ease your transition from a confrontation with (a beautifully rendered musical) oblivion

to spring, the season of hope and rebirth, join Maestro Intriligator and the guest artist and composer at Bella Fuoco, 2115 Warren Avenue after the concert.

CSO-AT A GLANCE

CSO on the RADIOFRI., APRIL 27 • 9:00 AM • FREEMaestro Intriligator joins KGAB morning host Glenn Woods. Listen in!

PathétiqueSAT., APRIL 28 • 7:30 PM CSO will be joined by young composer Michael Gilbertson and award-winning trumpeter Brandon Ridenour for a performance of a new trumpet concerto, co-commissioned by CSO. You’ll also hear Smetana’s The Moldau and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique.”

Symphony Friends Newsletter Volume 3, NO. 3—April 2018

Special thanks to our concert sponsors!

THURS, MAY 24 • 6:30 PM The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players perform at the Wyoming Hereford Ranch Sale Barn.

This event is SOLD OUT with a waiting list! If you have tickets you will not be able to use, please consider donating them back to CSO so someone else may attend.

Baroque in the Barn

CSO Friends RaffleGet your ticket today for a 50/50 Raffle or for the chance to win a lovely music-themed quilt. All proceeds support the CSO! The winner will be chosen at April’s concert.

Mole Music Story Time and Musical Instrument Petting Zoo!SAT., MAY 19 • 2:00 PM • FREE PAUL SMITH CHILDREN’S VILLAGE CSO’s very own concert master, Stacy Lesartre, joins master story teller Aaron Sommers for a musical presentation of David McPhail’s beloved book, Mole Muisc. Plus, children have the opportunity to explore instruments of the orchestra!

CSO guest trumpeter, Brandon Ridenour and guest composer, Michale Ludwig will wow audiences with the NEW Trumpet Concerto on April’s concert!

Lunch & LearnFRI., APRIL 27 • 12:00 PM • FREEJoin Maestro Intriligator, Brandon Ridenour and Michael Gilbertson for a lunch time lecture at the Laramie County Pubic Library and learn about the upcoming concert.

CSO is excited to announce the 2018-19 season lineup, Be INSPIRED!

Maestro William Intriligator says, “Welcome to another season of great music with the Cheyenne Symphony!”

For a change, we will begin our season with the Symphony Gala. Mark

your calendars now for the new date: September 8th, which will ramp up the excitement for our September concert a few weeks later—a celebration of the centennial of Leonard Bernstein that includes music he wrote, conducted, and played on the piano. “We welcome back Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev, a Cheyenne favorite, for this concert. I can’t wait to work with Ilya again!”

Our October concert features “a world premiere by our own local

composer Bob Mathews, Beethoven’s timeless celebration of nature, the ‘Pastorale’ Symphony No. 6, and the Four Seasons with a twist: four different composers, four different seasons. So cool!”

Our December holiday concert will feature local guests: the Cheyenne

Chamber Singers, Cheyenne All-City Children’s Chorus, and En Avant Dance studio will all join the orchestra. This concert is becoming a beloved holiday tradition for Cheyenne.

In January we will present another Family Movie Music Matinee (come

in costume!) with a space theme! The

January evening program will include the same space-themed music as well as the entire epic tone poem Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss. “We are also thrilled to feature our own principal trombonist John Neurohr in an exciting trombone concerto on these concerts!”

In March, we will marry a large orchestra with two actors, two opera

singers, and two ballet dancers to present a marvelous evening of Romeo and Juliet. Intriligator says, “this inter-disciplinary program presents the story of the play in a unique dramatic way: “where words leave off, music begins.” This play has inspired Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Gounod, and Bernstein to write some of their very best music. In addition, we are excited to premiere a new work by young composer Jordan Roper as part of this dramatic evening. This program is the result of the vision of Sarah Hartmann, Cheyenne native now working in New York City as an actor and director. We are excited to welcome her back to Cheyenne as one of our Juliets.

We end our season with a program, in April, 2019, focusing on Latin

music. “Classical guitarist Nicolò Spera joins the orchestra for a lovely Fantasia, and the orchestra itself is featured in exciting Spanish and Mexican music. Muy, muy caliente!”

According to the Maestro, “we’re keeping it fresh and mixing things

up a bit, yet also holding on to our traditions and to our high standards of presenting timeless great music.”

CSO will again offer 4 great season ticket packages so you can choose

the one best for you! The all-inclusive Platinum Package and the traditional 5 Masterpiece concert Classic Package both include a 20% discount. The smaller Duo and Trio packages come with a 10% discount and NEW this season, you can chose your favorite two or three Masterpiece concerts to create the perfect package for you! Season tickets start at just $27 for adults.

Season ticket renewal brochures will be available for pick up at the

concert on April 28th. If you’re unable to attend, brochures will be mailed early the following week. The renewal deadline is June 1st but we encourage you to renew early to be first in line for seat change requests and Hausmusik tickets! New subscriptions go on sale June 15th and single concert tickets go on sale on August 15th.

One final word from the Maestro, “please join us! A fantastic

orchestra, great music, and virtuosic guest artists…all right here in Cheyenne!”

Be INSPIRED by CSO’s 2018-19 Season

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June 1, 2018Renewals Due

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2018-2019 Season at a GlanceSymphony Gala

NEW DATE!Sept. 8, 2018

A Night on the TownIlya Yakushev, piano

Sept. 29, 2018

Hausmusik 1Ilya Yakushev, piano

Sept. 30, 2018

Beethoven & the Seasons

Dino De Palma, violinOct. 27, 2018

Holiday Magicwith En Avant, All-City Children's Chorus &

Chamber SingersDec. 15, 2018

Music of the StarsJohn Neurohr,

tromboneJan. 26, 2019

Family MatineeMusic of the StarsJan. 26, 2019, 2pm

Romeo and JulietSarah Hartmann &Max Roll, actorsMarch 9, 2019

Hausmusik 2Intriligator & Friends

March 10, 2019

Hausmusik 3Nicolò Spera, guitar

April 28, 2019

Flamenco FlairNicolò Spera, guitar

April 27, 2019

*Programs & artists subject to change.

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Oh what a Night!

CSO’s March concert, Brahms and Beethoven was a jam-

packed evening! The fun began with an Adopt-a-Musician reception that saw musicians meeting and greeting their patrons. It was a wonderful chance to mix and mingle and get to know one another. Thank you to everyone who supported CSO this season by adopting a musician!

The concert began by introducing this year’s Music

In Words finalists, winners and their teachers on stage. For several years now, CSO and LCSD #1 and #2 have collaborated for the writing contest for 3rd and 4th grade students. This year, students were inspired by Ralph Vaughan Williams’ glorious “Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis” to write short stories. Ranging from beautiful nature scenes to suspense to action and adventure, this year’s winners enchanted the judges with their creativity and imagination! Finalists received a journal to encourage them to

continue writing and the winners also received a ribbon and a CD of the piece that inspired them. A special thank you the teachers at Davis, Burns and Carpenter who participated this year!

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

3rd Grade Winners:Abby Chavez, 1st PlaceSadie Hensala, 2nd PlaceEllie Prior, 3rd PlaceEvelyn Linares, Honorable Mention 4th Grade Winners:Brylee Furrey, 1st PlaceTanner Woodward, 2nd Place Adysen McKenzie, 3rd Place Josie Barrett, Honorable Mention

Finalists:Erika AllenColby AveryBrynn BachLayla BloomLilliahana ButlerMorgan ChubbAlina EklundShanessa EklundCashlynn HawsMeadow LloydSaray Santana MoralesRyan Reardon-FeyerhernDaniel RomeroPaighton RomsaGage RooneyAnna Yearout

Finally, it was time for the main event. Three Cheers for the

CSO miracle workers! Just days before the March Concert, CSO received the disappointing news that Michael Ludwig, for medical reasons, would not be able to perform. Maestro Intrilligator and CSO staff went into overdrive: The Brahms’ violin concerto was replaced by Mendelssohn’s; the violinist Michael Ludwig by Yoojin Jang; and to honor the Concert’s title, Brahms and Beethoven, a late addition, the fourth movement from Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, was added to the

first half. In a flurry of activity, musicians received new music and we the audience got a fantastic concert. No one was disappointed. Audience members commented on the satisfying breadth of the program as they left the Civic Center. Some symphony patrons continued their discussions and voiced their appreciation for both the music and Yoojin’s performance at the post-concert gathering at Danielmark’s Brewing Company.

CSO musicians get to know their patrons at the Adopt-a-Musician reception.

TempoCSO Staff

Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Executive DirectorChristine Pelletier, Patron Services/ Education Coordinator/LibrarianChristian Cherek, Director of Marketing/Development

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William Intriligator, Music Director & Conductor

Projects can include providing rides for guest artist musicians, baking cookies for the CSO musicians to enjoy during rehearsal breaks, providing help during the annual Symphony Gala Event, creating and assisting with Symphony Friends fund-raising events and much more! Meetings are held at the Laramie County Library on the last Thursday of the month at 5:30p.m. If you would like more details please call us at the CSO office: 307.778.8561.

Mole MusicMusical Story Time & Instrument Petting Zoo

Join CSO’s Concert Master, Stacy Lesartre, and master story teller, Aaron Sommers, for a musical rendition of Mole Music

by David McPhail. This beloved story, about a mole who learns to play the violin, will enchant and engage children on Saturday, May 19th at the Paul Smith Children’s Village at 11am.

After the story time, children will have the opportunity to experience the instruments

of the orchestra up close thanks to our wonderful Central and East High School music student volunteers and Niemann Music.

You won’t want to miss this FREE event for children, Pre-K through 2nd grade!