TASMANIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON 2009
Mar 29, 2016
TASMANIANSYMPHONYORCHESTRA
SeaSon 2009
Join the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra in 2009 for concerts that will exhilarate, enrapture and inspire.
Whether Mozart or Mahler, Beethoven or Bach, Roberta Flack or Tommy Emmanuel, you’ll find a wealth of concert experiences at the TSO that will stir your soul and speak to your heart.
There’s nothing quite like the experience of a live symphony orchestra.
Ignite your passions!
Sebastian Lang-Lessing Nicholas HeywardChief Conductor & Artistic Director Managing Director
TASMANIANSYMPHONYORCHESTRA
The year at a glance 2
Hobart
Master Series 4
Matinee Series 9
Family Classics Series 12
Serenade Series 14
Showtime Series 16
Special Events 19
Launceston 21
Master Series 22
Special Events 24
Regional 25
Sydney Season 27
Pricing Schedule 30
How to Book 33
Terms and Conditions 34
Seating Plans 35
How you can support the TSO 37
Orchestra 39
TSO Partners 40
Contents
Date time SerieS title Venue Page
February 14 7pm H B&E Symphony under the Stars TP 19
17 7pm HSC 1 Roberta Flack WP 17
21 7pm L B&E Symphony under the Stars CP 24
26 7pm R Ravishing LMH 26
27 7pm R Ravishing PMH 26
March 4 8pm HM 1 From Russia with Love FCH 5
5 8pm LM 1 From Russia with Love AH 24
7 7pm HS 1 Ravishing HTH 15
8 6.30pm R Ravishing FPP 26
28 7pm BM Romantic Idylls BTH 27
30 8pm HM 2 Romantic Idylls FCH 5
April 4 8pm H La Serenissima FCH 5
8 10am H The Talented Mr Tix FCH 20
17 8pm HM 3 Sons of Bohemia FCH 6
18 8pm LM 2 Sons of Bohemia PT 22
30 7pm H Best of British FCH 19
May 1 7pm L Best of British AH 24
7 6pm HFC 1 Moving and Shaking FCH 13
16 2.30pm HMA 1 Exquisite FCH 10
20 7pm HSC 2 ABBA Spectacular! WP 17
June 12 8pm HM 4 A Tale of Two Cities FCH 6
15 7pm HSC 3 Tommy Emmanuel WP 18
19 8pm H Young Performers Awards FCH 20
July 4 8pm HM 5 Massed Voices FCH 6
9 6pm HFC 2 You’re a Legend FCH 13
24 8pm HM 6 Fire and Ice FCH 7
the Year at a GlanCe
Key to SerieS
BM: Burnie Master DM: Devonport Master H: Hobart Special HFC: Hobart Family Classics Series HM: Hobart Master Series HMA: Hobart Matinee Series
HS: Hobart Serenade Series HSC: Hobart Showtime Series L: Launceston Special LM: Launceston Master Series R: Regional Concerts SYD: Sydney Tour
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Key to VenueS
AH: Albert Hall, Launceston BTH: Burnie Town Hall CP: City Park, Launceston CRH: City Recital Hall Angel Place, Sydney DECC: Devonport Entertainment
and Convention Centre FCH: Federation Concert Hall, Hobart FPP: Falls Park Pavilion, Evandale HTH: Hobart Town Hall LMH: Latrobe Memorial Hall
Date time SerieS title Venue Page
August 7 7pm HS 2 Symphonie & Chanson HTH 15
15 2.30pm HMA 2 Romantic Masters FCH 10
18 8pm LM 3 Emperor PT 22
22 8pm HM 7 Viennese Greats FCH 7
27 7pm SYD Sydney 1 CRH 29
28 7pm SYD Sydney 2 CRH 29
29 7pm SYD Sydney 3 CRH 29
September 12 8pm HM 8 Ultimate Mahler FCH 7
17 7pm DM Mozart+ DECC 27
18 7.30pm H Amadeus TR 11
19 2.30pm HMA 3 Mozart+ FCH 10
19 7.30pm H Amadeus TR 11
October 2 7pm HS 3 Baroque Jewels HTH 15
8 6pm HFC 3 Light my Fire FCH 13
16 8pm HM 9 Triumph and Tragedy FCH 7
24 7pm H TSO Lexus Gala Ball WP 20
31 8pm HM 10 Elijah FCH 8
November 7 2.30pm HMA 4 Rapture FCH 10
10 8pm LM 4 Rapture AH 23
14 8pm HM 11 Symphonie Fantastique FCH 8
18 7pm HSC 4 James Morrison WP 18
26 6pm HFC 4 The Birds and the Bees FCH 13
December 3 8pm LM 5 Sublime PT 23
5 8pm HM 12 Sublime FCH 8
the Year at a GlanCe
PMH: Portland Memorial Hall, St Helens PT: Princess Theatre, Launceston TP: Tolosa Park, Glenorchy TR: Theatre Royal, Hobart WP: Wrest Point, Hobart
Key to SymbolS in thiS brochure
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cc Co-commissioned by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, Swedish Chamber Orchestra and North Carolina Symphony
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Outstanding conductors and soloists performing orchestral classics from all periods of music including Classical and Romantic symphonies, some of the most thrilling concertos ever written, superb works for choir and orchestra, and overtures of exceptional brilliance and colour.
Venue: Federation Concert HallConcert starting time: 8pm
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wednesday 4 march From Russia with Love Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Ewa Kupiec piano
MUSSORGSKY Khovantchina - Suite RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme
of PaganiniTCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No 5
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Grandeur, pathos and some of the most gorgeous orchestral music ever written by Russian titans Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Mussorgsky
monday 30 march Romantic Idylls Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Feng Ning violin
MENDELSSOHN The Fair MelusineSCULTHORPE My Country ChildhoodBRUCH Violin Concerto No 1SCHUMANN Symphony No 3, Rhenish
a ten Days on the island event
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The charm and simple pleasures of pastoral-themed music and the Romantic outpourings of Schumann’s Rhenish symphony join the most Romantic of violin concertos
saturday 4 april La SerenissimaRichard Mills conductor rachelle Durkin sopranoaivale cole sopranoelizabeth campbell mezzo-sopranocharles mellor tenorharry Peeters bass-baritoneDavid nuttall oboetSo chorus
GABRIELI Canzona for BrassVIVALDI Oboe Concerto in F major RV455VIVALDI In furore iustissimae irae RV626MILLS Passion according to St Mark
a ten Days on the island event
Grand and glorious music from Venice’s golden age and the world première of Richard Mills’ Passion according to St Mark, patron saint of La Serenissima
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Passion according to St Mark has been commissioned by Ten Days on the Island, Symphony Australia, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Symphony Orchestra and The Queensland Orchestra with the financial support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
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friday 17 april Sons of BohemiaHoward Shelley conductor & piano
SMETANA The Bartered Bride – OvertureBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 2
Symphony No 6
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Venture into Bohemian heartland with rustic and exhilarating music by Smetana and and savour the energy and exuberance of the Piano Concerto No 2 by Vienna’s resident bohemian, Beethoven
friday 12 june A Tale of Two Cities Eivind Aadland conductor Silver-garburg Piano Duo
SHOSTAKOVICH Chamber Symphony op 110a (arr Barshai)
MOZART Concerto for two Pianos K242HAYDN Symphony No 104, London
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Two great cities, London and Vienna, and music that was written, performed and acclaimed there by two of the greatest composers of the age, Mozart and Haydn
saturday 4 july Massed Voices Marko Letonja conductor elena Xanthoudakis sopranocatherine carby mezzo-soprano christopher Saunders tenorJames clayton basstSo chorus
MOZART Idomeneo (excerpts)HAYDN Mass in time of War
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Haydn’s Mass in time of War and highlights from Idomeneo – Mozart’s remarkable coming of age as a composer for the stage – offer a night of unparalleled vocal splendour
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friday 24 july Fire and IceNicholas Milton conductor Antje Weithaas violin
YOUNG New workSIBELIUS Violin ConcertoSTRAVINSKY Firebird Suite (1945)
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Surrender to the elemental pleasures of Stravinsky’s luscious Firebird and the astonishing colours of Sibelius’ inspired Violin Concerto
saturday 22 august Viennese Greats Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Nicholas Angelich piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 3SCHUBERT Symphony No 9, Great
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Schubert’s Great symphony – his most grandiose work for orchestra – together with the stormy and passionate Piano Concerto No 3 by his esteemed Viennese contemporary, Beethoven
saturday 12 september Ultimate MahlerSebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Members of the Australian Youth Orchestra
MAHLER Symphony No 9
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Mahler’s ultimate symphony is the ultimate Mahler experience – big, full-bodied orchestral music that will move and enthrall you
friday 16 october Triumph and Tragedy Olari Elts conductorSue-ellen Paulsen cello
BRAHMS Tragic OvertureHAYDN Cello Concerto in CSIBELIUS Symphony No 2
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Plumb the depths and scale the heights with passionate, life-affirming works by Brahms, Haydn and Sibelius
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saturday 31 october Elijah Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Sara Macliver sopranoFiona Janes mezzo-sopranoHenry Choo tenorTeddy Tahu Rhodes baritoneTSO Chorus
MENDELSSOHN Elijah
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Drought, floods, false gods and true faith – the epic and the intimate in Mendelssohn’s spectacular Biblical narrative
saturday 14 november Symphonie FantastiqueSebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Freddy Kempf piano
LISZT Piano Concerto No 1LISZT TotentanzBERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
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Orchestral music at its most colourful in Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique and piano-playing at its most fantastically brilliant as Freddy Kempf performs Liszt
saturday 5 december SublimeBaldur Brönnimann conductor Michael Collins clarinet
BEETHOVEN Symphony No 2KATS-CHERNIN Ornamental Air ccMOZART Clarinet Concerto K622BRAHMS Hungarian Dances Nos 1, 3, 10
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Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto offers a sublime concert experience – especially in the hands of soloist Michael Collins – as do works by Beethoven, Kats-Chernin and Brahms
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Experience the full range of symphonic classics with great conductors and brilliant soloists in the relaxed time-slot of a Saturday afternoon. Enjoy the Mozart+ concert on 19 September and double your pleasure by attending Amadeus at the Theatre Royal the same weekend.
Venue: Federation Concert HallConcert starting time: 2.30pm
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saturday 16 may Exquisite Marco Zuccarini conductor John Chen piano
BENJAMIN Overture to an Italian Comedy BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 1RESPIGHI Trittico BotticellianoFAURÉ Dolly Suite
Tone painting of rare intimacy in exquisite miniatures by Fauré and Respighi, and piano-playing at its most energetic in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 1
saturday 15 august Romantic Masters Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Nicholas Angelich piano
SCHUBERT Rosamunde - SuiteSCHUBERT Symphony in B Minor, UnfinishedBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 4
Beethoven and Schubert at their most Romantic with the tender and poetic Piano Concerto No 4 and moody and enigmatic Unfinished symphony
saturday 19 september Mozart+Alexander Shelley conductor
J S BACH Brandenburg Concerto No 3MOZART Masonic Funeral Music K477HAYDN Symphony No 39MOZART Serenade No 6,
Serenata notturna, K239MOZART Symphony No 36 K425, Linz
The vigour of Bach, dynamism of Haydn and refinement of Mozart in a concert that celebrates the distinctive personalities of three great composers
saturday 7 november Rapture Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Jun Yi Ma violin
BIZET Carmen – SuiteSAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No 3BEETHOVEN Symphony No 7
Sparks fly in Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No 3, spirits soar in Beethoven’s Symphony No 7 and temperatures rise as Bizet’s Carmen weaves her seductive magic
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Associated event
Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
An electrifying night of theatre presented by 4MBS-FM.You will be transported back to 18th-century Vienna in this powerful fantasy about music, genius, jealousy, madness and murder.The central theme lies in the character of court composer Antonio Salieri and his obsessive jealousy of the genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Tama Matheson director
Cast includes:Eugene Gilfedder SalieriTama Matheson Mozart
Venue: theatre royal, campbell Streettime: 7.30pm
friday 18 and saturday 19 september
The ideal series for families and newcomers to orchestral music. Hear excerpts from the great classics in short, entertaining programs and be guided through each concert by an informative compere. Concerts commence at 6pm and as a special enticement, one adult ticket entitles two children under 16 to be admitted free!
Venue: Federation Concert HallConcert starting time: 6pm
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thursday 7 may Moving and Shaking Kenneth Young conductorChristopher Lawrence compereJane Edwards soprano
Program includes:COPLAND Variations on a Shaker MelodyCANTELOUBE Songs of the Auvergne, Baïlèro
And music from: Slavonic Dances
BRAHMS Hungarian Dances
From Brahms’ lively Hungarian Dances to Copland’s catchy Variations on a Shaker Melody, the folk-inspired music of Moving and Shaking will get you jumping
thursday 9 july You’re a Legend Marc Taddei conductor Christopher Lawrence compere
Program includes:WAGNER Die Walküre, Ride of the ValkyriesGRIEG Peer Gynt, In the Hall of the Mountain KingSHORE Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring SAINT-SAËNS Danse macabre
Magic, mystery and the macabre – a whole world of amazing stories and fantastic journeys in You’re a Legend
thursday 8 october Light my Fire Matthew Wood conductor Christopher Lawrence compere
Program includes:HANDEL Royal Fireworks MusicFALLA El amor brujo, Ritual Fire DanceWAGNER Die Walküre, Magic Fire Music STRAVINSKY Firebird Suite, Infernal Dance
Scorching, sizzling orchestral pyrotechnics that will dazzle and delight – go ahead, light my fire
thursday 26 november The Birds and the BeesChristopher Lawrence conductorAndy Muirhead compere
Program includes:RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Flight of the BumblebeeTCHAIKOVSKY Nutcracker, Waltz of the FlowersDELIUS On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring
And music from:RESPIGHI The Birds
Everything you wanted to know about the birds and the bees, but were afraid to ask
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Set in the beautiful and intimate surrounds of Hobart Town Hall, Serenade Series concerts offer chamber music at its best as players from the TSO perform some of the finest music written for strings, wind ensemble and Baroque orchestra.
Venue: Hobart Town HallConcert starting time: 7pm
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saturday 7 march Ravishing
Jun Yi Ma director
MOZART Divertimento in D K136RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances, IIILEKEU Adagio op 3BRITTEN Simple Symphony
A selection of ravishing works for chamber orchestra performed by the TSO’s illustrious strings
friday 7 august Symphonie & Chanson
David Nuttall directorJane Edwards soprano
ROSSINI (arr Sedlak) William Tell – OvertureGOUNOD Petite symphonieMOZART Serenade K388French Songs (arr P Dean)
All the colours of the TSO winds in stunning works for chamber ensemble and exquisite French songs in special arrangements
friday 2 october Baroque Jewels Rachael Beesley conductor
Program includes: HANDEL Ariodante - Overture and BalloCORELLI Concerto Grosso op 6/11 PURCELL Chaconne in G Minor Z730VIVALDI Concerto for Strings RV156 CORELLI Concerto Grosso op 6/4 VIVALDI Concerto in A,
L’estro armonico, op 3/5
Glittering gems of Baroque music performed with sparkling energy and lustrous passion
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Big names from the world of show business join the TSO for concerts at Wrest Point packed with energy, pizzazz and sophistication.
Venue: Wrest Point Entertainment Centre
Concert starting time: 7pm
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tuesday 17 february Roberta Flack with the TSOMore than just a popular songstress, Roberta Flack is one of the most sophisticated and enchanting voices in popular music. Celebrated for such chart-topping hits as Killing Me Softly, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Jesse she will make her first ever appearance in Hobart with the TSO.
wednesday 20 may ABBA Spectacular!
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ABBA’s music is timeless, loved by all generations from baby boomers to today’s children. Release your inner dancing queen when sensational Finnish vocal group Rajaton bursts onto the Hobart scene with its own jubilant interpretation of ABBA’s classic hits in stunning arrangements with the TSO.
monday 15 june Tommy Emmanuel with the TSOThe international guitar master brings to the TSO a wide cross-section of his material, drawn from over forty years of professional performance. From the frenetic dynamism of The Hunt to brilliant arrangements of Lennon/McCartney classics, Emmanuel extracts sounds and emotions from the guitar like no-one else.
wednesday 18 november James Morrison Latin FiestaJoin trumpet legend James Morrison, hot young vocalist Adam Lopez and the TSO as we take you on a hip-swivelling, toe-tapping celebration of Latin music. From sultry ballads to full-on salsa, you’re guaranteed a night of high energy.
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B&E Symphony under the Stars saturday 14 february
Guy Noble conductorAndy Muirhead compere
FREE EVENT Summer just wouldn’t be summer without B&E Symphony under the Stars, the TSO’s free outdoor concert in Tolosa Park, Glenorchy. Gather family and friends, pack a picnic hamper and settle down for a night of great music in the great outdoors.
Venue: tolosa Park, glenorchytime: 7pm
Best of BritishGuy Noble conductor David Hobson tenor Antoinette Halloran sopranoTSO ChorusProgram includes:ELGAR Enigma Variations, NimrodARNE Rule BritanniaWALTON Crown ImperialPARRY JerusalemELGAR Land of Hope and GloryAnd music from My Fair Lady
thursday 30 april
The best that Blighty has to offer in a rousing night of British classics including favourites by Elgar, Parry, Walton and Arne. Be swept away by this celebration of all things Albion – a concert that will raise the roof and leave you cheering for more. Britannia rules!
Venue: Federation concert halltime: 7pm
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ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards Stage III Vladimir Verbitsky conductor
Hear fresh, up-and-coming soloists perform one concerto after another in the Stage III finals of the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards. Nail-biting tension, competitive thrills and great music come together as young players go head-to-head in the quest to be named ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year. Don’t miss this unique concert experience!
Venue: Federation concert halltime: 8pm
saturday 24 october
TSO Lexus Gala BallThe TSO Lexus Gala Ball is a night of glamour and black-tie sophistication. Savour gourmet Tasmanian food, fine Tasmanian wine and dance to the live strains of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Take part in the silent fund-raising auction for your chance to win some great prizes. Whether you’re a couple, party of 10 or a corporate group, the TSO Lexus Gala Ball is the perfect occasion to wine, dine and dance in black-tie style. Book early to secure the best places at what promises to be the most glamorous event of 2009.
Venue: Wrest Point, tasman roomtime: 7pm
The Talented Mr Tix World-famous clownductor Melvin Tix returns to Tasmania with another fun-filled show. Surrender to Melvin’s sublime chaos and be enthralled by his music-making, story-telling and unfettered imagination. Suitable for ages 0 to 100.
Venue: Federation concert halltime: 10am
wednesday 8 april
friday 19 june
Enjoy orchestral favourites at the TSO’s free outdoor concert B&E Symphony under the Stars, the traditional prelude to the Launceston season. Take advantage of great symphonies, concertos and overtures performed by celebrated international conductors and outstanding soloists in the five-concert Launceston Master Series. As an added bonus we present Best of British, a stirring night of orchestral classics from the Old Dart that is guaranteed to invigorate and inspire.
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thursday 5 march From Russia with LoveSebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Ewa Kupiec piano
MUSSORGSKY Khovantchina - Suite RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a
Theme of PaganiniTCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No 5
gala blacK-tie concert
Venue: albert halltime: 8pm
Grandeur, pathos and some of the most gorgeous orchestral music ever written by Russian titans Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Mussorgsky
saturday 18 april Sons of BohemiaHoward Shelley conductor & piano
SMETANA The Bartered Bride - OvertureBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 2
Symphony No 6
Venue: Princess theatretime: 8pm
Venture into Bohemian heartland with rustic and exhilarating music by Smetana and and savour the energy and exuberance of the Piano Concerto No 2 by Vienna’s resident bohemian, Beethoven
tuesday 18 august Emperor Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Nicholas Angelich –piano
SCHUBERT Die Zauberharfe – OvertureBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 5SCHUBERT Symphony No 4
Venue: Princess theatretime: 8pm
Kaiser among concertos, Beethoven’s magnificent Emperor shares a program with youthful offerings by the prodigiously talented Schubert
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tuesday 10 november Rapture Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Jun Yi Ma violin
BIZET Carmen – SuiteSAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No 3BEETHOVEN Symphony No 7
Venue: albert halltime: 8pm
Sparks fly in Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No 3, spirits soar in Beethoven’s Symphony No 7 and temperatures rise as Bizet’s Carmen weaves her seductive magic
thursday 3 december SublimeBaldur Brönnimann conductor Michael Collins clarinet
BEETHOVEN Symphony No 2KATS-CHERNIN Ornamental Air ccMOZART Clarinet Concerto K622BRAHMS Hungarian Dances Nos 1, 3, 10
Venue: Princess theatretime: 8pm
Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto offers a sublime concert experience – especially in the hands of soloist Michael Collins – as do works by Beethoven, Kats-Chernin and Brahms
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saturday 21 february B&E Symphony under the StarsGuy Noble conductor Andy Muirhead compere
Venue: city Park time: 7pm
Summer just wouldn’t be summer without B&E Symphony under the Stars, the TSO’s free outdoor concert in City Park, Launceston. Gather family and friends, pack a picnic hamper and settle down for a night of great music in the great outdoors.
friday 1 may Best of BritishGuy Noble conductor David Hobson tenor Antoinette Halloran sopranoTSO Chorus
Program includes:ELGAR Enigma Variations, NimrodARNE Rule BritanniaWALTON Crown ImperialPARRY JerusalemELGAR Land of Hope and GloryAnd music from My Fair Lady
Venue: albert halltime: 7pm
The best that Blighty has to offer in a rousing night of British classics including favourites by Elgar, Parry, Walton and Arne. Be swept away by this celebration of all things Albion – a concert that will raise the roof and leave you cheering for more. Britannia rules!
No matter where you are in Tasmania, you can catch the TSO in 2009 with orchestral concerts in Burnie and Devonport, and smaller chamber-sized performances in Latrobe, St Helens and Evandale. Big or small, the TSO experience awaits you!
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saturday 28 march Romantic Idylls burnie
Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Feng Ning violin
MENDELSSOHN The Fair MelusineSCULTHORPE My Country ChildhoodBRUCH Violin Concerto No 1SCHUMANN Symphony No 3, Rhenish
a ten Days on the island event
Venue: burnie town halltime: 7pm
The charm and simple pleasures of pastoral-themed music and the Romantic outpourings of Schumann’s Rhenish symphony join the most Romantic of violin concertos
thursday 17 september Mozart+DEVONPORTAlexander Shelley conductor
J S BACH Brandenburg Concerto No 3MOZART Masonic Funeral Music K477HAYDN Symphony No 39MOZART Serenade No 6,
Serenata notturna, K239MOZART Symphony No 36 K425, Linz
Venue: Devonport entertainment and convention centre
time: 7pm
The vigour of Bach, dynamism of Haydn and refinement of Mozart in a concert that celebrates the distinctive personalities of three great composers
thursday 26 february Ravishing LATROBEVenue: latrobe memorial halltime: 7pm
Jun yi ma director
MOZART Divertimento in D K136RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances, IIILEKEU Adagio op 3BRITTEN Simple Symphony
A selection of ravishing works for chamber orchestra performed by the TSO’s illustrious strings
friday 27 februaryST HELENSVenue: Portland memorial halltime: 7pm
sunday 8 marchEVANDALE – Glover Prize
Chamber ConcertVenue: Falls Park Paviliontime: 6.30pm
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Renowned for its expertise in music of the Classical and early Romantic periods, the TSO performs Beethoven piano concertos and Schubert symphonies on its fifth annual Sydney tour. Sebastian Lang-Lessing, Chief Conductor & Artistic Director, and American virtuoso Nicholas Angelich – singled out by Gramophone as one of ‘tomorrow’s classical superstars’ – offer scintillating programs including the Emperor concerto and Unfinished and Great symphonies.
Venue: City Recital Hall Angel PlaceConcert starting time: 7pm
sYdneY season
thursday 27 august
Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductorNicholas Angelich piano
SCHUBERT Die Zauberharfe – OvertureBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 5, EmperorSCHUBERT Symphony No 4
Kaiser among concertos, Beethoven’s magnificent Emperor shares a program with youthful offerings by the prodigiously talented Schubert
friday 28 august
Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductorNicholas Angelich piano
SCHUBERT Rosamunde - SuiteSCHUBERT Symphony in B Minor, UnfinishedBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 4
Beethoven and Schubert at their most Romantic with the tender and poetic Piano Concerto No 4 and moody and enigmatic Unfinished symphony
saturday 29 august
Sebastian Lang-Lessing conductor Nicholas Angelich piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 3SCHUBERT Symphony No 9, Great
Schubert’s Great symphony – his most grandiose work for orchestra – together with Beethoven’s stormy and passionate Piano Concerto No 3
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On the following pages you will find all the information required to book your TSO tickets and discover the benefits available for season ticket holders.
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SERIES ADULT CONCESSION
HOBART Gold Silver Bronze Gold Silver Bronze Student(bronze)
Master 1 and 10 $76 $64 $54 $70 $54 $42 $18
Other Master concerts $68 $58 $50 $64 $50 $39 $18
Matinee $68 $58 $50 $64 $50 $39 $18
Showtime 1 $101 $79 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Showtime 2, 3 and 4 $76 $64 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Special: La Serenissima $68 $58 $50 $64 $50 $39 $18
Special: Best of British $60 $50 $36 $51 $41 $29 $18
SPECIAL UNRESERVED ADULT CHILD
The Talented Mr Tix $14 $9
Young Performers Awards one price only – $18
TSO Lexus Gala Ball one price only – $180
UNRESERVED STANDARD CONCESSION
adult Family 1+2
Family 2+4 adult Family
1+2Family 2+4 Student
Family Classics $34 $34 $68 $27 $27 $54 $18
Serenade $34 n/a n/a $27 n/a n/a $18
ADULT CONCESSION
LAuNCESTON a reserve b reserve a reserve b reserve Student(b reserve)
Master $58 $50 $59 $39 $18
Special: Best of British $50 $36 $41 $29 $18
REGiONAL ADULT CONCESSION STUDENT
ONE RESERVE ONLY
Burnie $50 $39 $18
Devonport $50 $39 $18
UNRESERVED
Evandale $34 $27 $18
Latrobe $34 $27 $18
St Helens $34 $27 $18
ADULT CONCESSION
Premium a reserve b reserve Premium a reserve b reserve
SYDNEY $91 $72 $44 n/a $58 $27
Discounted single ticket pricesFor season ticket buyers Use this table to calculate your costs if you are composing your own series or adding additional concerts to your fixed package.
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SERIES ADULT CONCESSION
HOBART Gold Silver Bronze Gold Silver Bronze Student(bronze)
Master 1 and 10 $84 $71 $60 $78 $60 $47 $20
Other Master concerts $76 $64 $55 $71 $55 $43 $20
Matinee $76 $64 $55 $71 $55 $43 $20
Showtime 1 $112 $88 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Showtime 2, 3 and 4 $84 $71 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Special: La Serenissima $76 $64 $55 $71 $55 $43 $20
Special: Best of British $67 $56 $40 $57 $45 $32 $20
SPECIAL UNRESERVED ADULT CHILD
The Talented Mr Tix $15 $10
Young Performers Awards one price only – $18
TSO Lexus Gala Ball one price only – $200
UNRESERVED STANDARD CONCESSION
adult Family 1+2
Family 2+4 adult Family
1+2Family 2+4 Student
Family Classics $38 $38 $76 $30 $30 $60 $20
Serenade $38 n/a n/a $30 n/a n/a $20
ADULT CONCESSION
LAuNCESTON a reserve b reserve a reserve b reserve Student(b reserve)
Master $64 $55 $55 $43 $20
Special: Best of British $56 $40 $45 $32 $20
REGiONAL ADULT CONCESSION STUDENT
ONE RESERVE ONLY
Burnie $55 $43 $20
Devonport $55 $43 $20
UNRESERVED
Evandale $38 $30 $20
Latrobe $38 $30 $20
St Helens $38 $30 $20
ADULT CONCESSION
Premium a reserve b reserve Premium a reserve b reserve
SYDNEY $101 $80 $49 n/a $64 $30
Standard single ticket pricesFor concert-goers who are not season ticket buyers If you are not using the booking form to become a season ticket holder, you can make bookings for individual concerts through the Box Office after January 2009.
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SERIES No. of concerts ADULT CONCESSION
HOBART gold Silver bronze gold Silver bronze Student(bronze)
Master+Matinee 16 $986 $830 $712 $920 $712 $557 $256
Master 12 $789 $665 $570 $736 $570 $445 $204
Master Fixed 6 6 $416 $354 $304 $390 $304 $237 $108
Matinee 4 $274 $230 $155 $256 $198 $155 $72
Fixed package ticket pricesuse this table to calculate your costs for series tickets.
ADULT CONCESSION
LAuNCESTON a reserve b reserve a reserve b reserve Student(b reserve)
Master + Special Best of British
6 $340 $286 $291 $224 $108
Master 5 $290 $250 $250 $195 $90
UNRESERVEDSTANDARD CONCESSION
adult Family 1+2
Family 2+4
adult Family 1+2
Family 2+4
Student
Family Classics 4 $136 $136 $272 $108 $108 $220 $72
Save $$$Enjoy significant savings compared to the price of single tickets. For example, purchase a full Master and Matinee Series package and save up to 20% on the cost of a single ticket.
Priority seatingReceive booking priority for all TSO special events.
Extra tickets at a discountReceive a discount on all subsequent single ticket purchases throughout the year.
Complimentary programsPresent your program voucher at the concert and receive a complimentary program.
Free newsletterTSOvertures keeps you up-to-date with the latest happenings at the TSO.
beneFits For season tiCket holders
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Ticket discounts with other Australian orchestrasSpecial rates available on selected events with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and The Queensland Orchestra. Visit www.tso.com.au or call 1800 001 190 for further details.
Discounts on CDs and other merchandise from the TSO Box OfficeEnjoy a 10% discount.
Discounts at the ABC ShopObtain special discounts at all ABC Shops when you present your TSO season ticket holder card.
Complimentary glass of wine When dining at Mures Upper and Lower Deck before or after a concert, present your TSO ticket and receive a complimentary glass of wine.
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if you are renewing your packagePlease fill in the personalised renewal form included with your brochure. If you have not received your personalised renewal form, please call 1800 190 001.
if you are booking a package for the first timePlease fill in the booking form included in this brochure. Select the type and number of fixed packages you would like, or if you are booking a flexible package please write down the number of tickets you require in the boxes corresponding to individual concerts (see Table 1 for prices).
ConcessionsFull-time students, Australian social security card holders, Veterans’ Affairs pensioners and Health Care card holders are eligible for concession package prices. Seniors Card holders are only eligible for concession prices in the Matinee, Family Classics and Serenade series. To claim a concession, please enclose photocopied proof with your booking form.
Seating preference If you are booking for the first time please indicate in which section of the hall you would prefer to be seated.
nb: hobart master 12 concert package subscribers and all launceston 5 and 6 concert package subscribers will retain existing seats, unless otherwise requested, if renewal form is received by close of business on 21 november – otherwise we cannot guarantee any particular seating. Please staple forms together if you wish to be seated with friends.
Ticket exchange As a season ticket holder you can exchange tickets to any equal value seat at any concert in the TSO season, subject to availability. Each ticket exchange incurs a service charge of $5.50.
Missing ticketsIf you misplace your season tickets please contact the TSO Box Office to arrange replacements. If you forget your tickets on the day of the performance please come to the Box Office at the venue one hour before the concert and you will be issued documentation to enable you to gain access to the concert.
Submit your season bookingPost: Reply Paid 1450 (no stamp required)Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra GPO Box 1450 Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 1800 190 001
in person: TSO Box Office Federation Concert Hall 1 Davey Street, Hobart
Personal details
Name
Address
Postcode
Phone (BH) (AH)
Fixed PackagesFill in the boxes below with the number of packages you wish to purchase in each category. Refer to Table 3 for prices.
status Adult Concession Student + (Family Classics only)
Adult + Children
reserve Position
Hobart Gold Silver Bronze Stalls
Launceston A Reserve B Reserve Balcony
Sydney Premium A Reserve B Reserve Side Balcony
Any particular requirements, for example wheelchair access?
Hobart Master + Matinee (16) Launceston Master + Special (6)
Hobart Master (12) Launceston Master (5)
Hobart Master Connoisseur (Fixed 6) Matinee (4)
Hobart Master Virtuoso (Fixed 6) Family Classics (4)
sub-total
$
No. of TickeTS ReSeRve ToTaL
pRice
No. of TickeTS ReSeRve ToTaL
pRice
Hobart
Master
4 March 1. From Russia with Love $
30 March 2. Romantic Idylls $
17 April 3. Sons of Bohemia $
12 June 4. A Tale of Two Cities $
4 July 5. Massed Voices $
24 July 6. Fire and Ice $
22 August 7. Viennese Greats $
12 September 8. Ultimate Mahler $
16 October 9. Triumph and Tragedy $
31 October 10. Elijah $
14 November 11. Symphonie Fantastique $
5 December 12. Sublime $
special
4 April La Serenissima $
8 April The Talented Mr Tix $
30 April Best of British $
19 June Young Performers Awards $
24 October TSO Lexus Gala Ball $
Matinee
16 May 1. Exquisite $
15 August 2. Romantic Masters $
19 September 3. Mozart+ $
7 November 4. Rapture $
FaMily classics
7 May 1. Moving and Shaking $
9 July 2. You’re a Legend $
8 October 3. Light my Fire $
26 November 4. The Birds and the Bees $
sHowtiMe
17 February 1. Roberta Flack $
20 May 2. ABBA Spectacular! $
15 June 3. Tommy Emmanuel $
18 November 4. James Morrison $
serenade
7 March 1. Ravishing $
7 August 2. Symphonie & Chanson $
2 October 3. Baroque Jewels $
launceston
Master
5 March 1. From Russia with Love $
18 April 2. Sons of Bohemia $
18 August 3. Emperor $
10 November 4. Rapture $
3 December 5. Sublime $
special
1 May Best of British $
regional
26 February Latrobe $
27 February St Helens $
8 March Evandale – Glover Prize concert $
28 March Burnie $
17 September Devonport $
sydney
27 August Sydney 1 $
28 August Sydney 2 $
29 August Sydney 3 $
Purchase flexible vouchers to any tso concert.Starting at $200, these can be purchased in increments of $100 upwards.
$
sub-total
$
total ticket Price
$
comPose your own (cyo) & extra single ticketsA minimum of six different concerts must be purchased for a CYO package.
Refer to Table 1 for prices.
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a + b
booking ForM
send in your Form
Forward your form, with payments and necessary copies of
documentation (if claiming concessions) to:
Reply paid 1450 (no stamp required)
Tasmanian Symphony orchestraGpo Box 1450 Hobart TaS 7001
NB: Please staple forms together if you wish to be seated together
with friends.
oFFice use only
RECEIVED ENTERED POSTED
select your Payment oPtion
Cash (only available at TSO Box Office) $
EFTPOS (only available at TSO Box Office) $
Cheque/Money Order $
Credit Card (complete details below) $
Payment in full at time of booking or
Payment in 5 instalments
VISA MASTERCARD AMEX
CARD NUMBER
EXPIRY
CARDHOLDER NAME
CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE
DATE
tick this box iF you wish to Purchase amadeus tickets
You will be contacted directly by the Theatre Royal to discuss
ticket options.
make a tax-deductible donation to the tso Fund
Chair Sponsor ($5000+) $
TSO Patron ($500+) $
Name a Seat ($500) $
TSO Fund ($2 – $500) $
Acknowledgement in the name of:
Join the Friends oF the tso (Fotso)
Membership type (see page 37) $
grand total
$
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Processing of season ticket applicationsSeating will be allocated strictly in date order of receipt within each season ticket category. The categories are prioritised as follows:
• Renewingfixedpackageseason ticket holders
• Renewingfixedpackageseasonticket holders requesting seating changes
• Newapplicantsforfixedpackage season tickets
• Renewingflexiblepackageseason ticket holders
• Newapplicantsforflexiblepackages
Requests for a seating change must be in writing and lodged with the subscription renewal form. Changes, where possible, will be done in strict date order of receipt.
Payment by cheque, money order or credit card must accompany your application. (Cash and EFTPOS payment are only possible if your application is lodged in person at the TSO Box Office in Hobart.)
Flexible payment option You can pay for your season tickets by credit card in five equal instalments. These deductions take place on the 15th day of every month commencing in February 2009, and concluding in June 2009.
Applications received after 15 February 2009 will not be eligible for this option.
Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to take advantage of this option.
Other important informationThe following are the general terms and conditions applying to the purchase of tickets to TSO performances. By forwarding a season ticket application, it is understood that you have accepted the terms and conditions. If you acquire tickets on behalf of anyone else you will be deemed to have agreed to these terms on your behalf as well as agent for them.
• Therewillbenorefundsorexchangesexceptas outlined in these terms and conditions.
• Anyadvertisedticketpricesarevaliduntil 31 December 2009.
• TSOreservestherighttovary,substituteorwithdraw advertised programs, artists, venues and seating arrangements.
• TSOisnotliabletoyouforanyclaims,damages, compensation, losses or expenses as a result of a TSO performance being cancelled, postponed or changed.
• Youacknowledgeyouareresponsibleforyourown safety and property, and the safety and property of any person accompanying you.
• Patronsarrivinglatewillnotbeadmitted into the venue’s auditorium until there is a suitable break in the performance.
For a full listing of all conditions and terms relating to the purchase of tickets, please visit www.tso.com.au
terMs and Conditions
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seatinG plans
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Private giving The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra welcomes the generosity of
private donors. Private giving programs include Chair Sponsorships,
TSO Patrons, the TSO Fund, Name a Seat in Federation Concert Hall
and the recently established TSO Foundation. All donations over
$2 are tax-deductible. Play your part in helping the TSO to fulfil its
vision to become one of the world’s great small orchestras.
To discuss private giving options, please contact
Lisa Harris, Manager, Philanthropy and Special Events,
on (03) 6232 4414 or email [email protected].
Friends of the tasmanian Symphony orchestra (FotSo)Share your love of orchestral music with like-minded friends and
help strengthen relationships between the TSO and the community
by becoming a member of Friends of the Tasmanian Symphony
Orchestra (FOTSO). FOTSO actively supports the TSO through
fundraising initiatives, and FOTSO members enjoy access to TSO
rehearsals and members-only functions including concerts, recitals,
lecture-demonstrations and social events. Call the TSO Box Office
on 1800 001 190 or email [email protected] and enquire about
becoming a FOTSO member. Membership rates are SINGLE: Full $30,
Concession $18, Life $300, Life concession $180; COUPLE: Full $42,
Concession $28, Life $420, Life concession $280.
tasmanian Symphony orchestra holdings limited (tSoh)You can show your support for the TSO by signing up as a member
of Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Holdings Limited (TSOH), a
not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. TSOH is the holding
company of Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd. Membership
costs $20 per annum and is open to all Australian residents. By
becoming a member of TSOH you will be standing up as an advocate
for the orchestra, will have the right to be involved in the election
of the Board and will be entitled to stand for the Board. You will
also receive the TSO’s annual report. To request a membership form,
please contact the TSO Box Office on 1800 001 190 or email
how You Can support the tso
Chair sponsorsghD Chief conductor
mike and carole ralston Concertmaster
r h o’connor Associate concertmaster
John and Jo Strutt Principal viola
richard and gill ireland Principal cello
Patricia leary Principal double bass
melanie godfrey-Smith Principal oboe
Julia Farrell Principal bassoon
alan and hilary Wallace Rank and file bassoon
mr Kenneth von bibra am & mrs berta von bibra oam Principal horn
Joy Selby Smith Principal trumpet
John and marilyn canterford Principal timpani
Dr and mrs michael treplin Principal harp
tso boardGeoff Willis ChairmanPatricia Leary Deputy ChairKen BaxterMichael FortescueNicholas HeywardPaul OxleyDavid RichJohn Upcher
TASMANIANSYMPHONYORCHESTRA
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violin
Jun yi maConcertmaster
elinor levyAssociate Concertmaster
lucy carrig Jones* miranda carsonyue-hong chacherelle gadgeanthea hetheringtonmichael Johnstonchristine lawsonSusanna lazaroffalison lazaroff-Somssichchristopher nicholas
viola
Janet rutherford*rodney mcDonaldWilliam newberyanna roach
Cello
Sue-ellen Paulsen*ivan Jamesmartin Penickabrett rutherford
double bass
Stuart thomson*michael FortescueStephen martin
Flute
Douglas mackie*lloyd hudson
oboe
David nuttall*Dinah Woods
Clarinet
Duncan abercromby*chris Waller
bassoon
lisa Storchheim*John Panckridge
horn
Wendy Page*roger Jackson*greg Stephens
truMpet
yoram levy*bruce lamont*
troMbone
Donald bate*
bass troMbonerobert clark*
tuba
timothy Jones*
tiMpani
matthew goddard*
perCussion gary Wain*
*principal player
Core public support
Premier partners
Major partners
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tso partners
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and through Arts Tasmania by the Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, and the Tasmanian Icon Program.
Partners
Media supporters
We also wish to thank
Leadership partners
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© 2008 Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd
ABN 81 088 230 184
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has the right to vary,
without notice, programs, artists and/or venues as may become
necessary. All transactions are final and refunds are not available.
All details are correct at time of printing.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra will
collect confidential information from you from time to time. This
information will be for ticketing and TSO use only. To obtain a
copy of the TSO’s privacy policy, please visit www.tso.com.au or
contact the TSO Box Office on 1800 001 190.
www.tso.com.au
Tasmanian Symphony OrchestraFederation Concert Hall, 1 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000 AustraliaGPO Box 1450 Hobart TAS 7001 Australia
Box OfficeBookings online www.tso.com.auFreecall 1800 001 190Telephone 03 6232 4450Facsimile 03 6232 4455Email [email protected]
AdministrationTelephone 03 6232 4444International Telephone +61 3 6232 4444Facsimile 03 6232 4455International Facsimile +61 3 6232 4455Email [email protected]
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