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T H E C L A S S IC A L S E R IE S
Mahler
“TRAGIC” SYMPHONY
October 3, 2015 7:30 PM
Berlioz
HAROLD IN ITALY
November 21, 2015 7:30 PM
SACRED BAROQUE
January 9, 2016 7:30 PM
January 10, 2016 2:30 PM M
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Verdi REQUIEM
February 20, 2016 7:30 PM
Dvorak
“NEW WORLD” SYMPHONY
March 5, 2016 7:30 PM
March 6, 2016 2:30 PM
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Puccini
LA BOHÈME
March 19, 2016 7:30 PM
March 20, 2016 2:30 PM
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Beethoven
CELEBRATION
April 30, 2016 7:30 PM
S P E C I AL PERFORMANCES
Handel
MESSIAH
December 19, 2015 7:30 PM
First Lutheran Church
Verdi REQUIEM
February 19, 2016 7:30 PM
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CONCERT INSIGHTS
Enhance your listening experience
as Music Director Delta David Gier
gives audience members enriching
background and context to the music,
guest artists, and program.
6:30 PM BEFORE SATURDAY CLASSICAL
PERFORMANCES
1:30 PM BEFORE SUNDAY CLASSICAL
PERFORMANCES
TICKET EXCHANGES & RETURNS
Subscribers may exchange their
season tickets for other SDSO
tickets of equal or lesser value.
Ticket exchanges must take place
a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the concert. Season ticket holders
may return unused tickets for tax
credit. All exchanges are subject to
availability. There are no cash returns
on season series or single ticket sales.
SOUTH DAKOTA
SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
2015-2016
Call today (605) 367-6000 or
visit www.sdsymphony.org
to become a Series Subscriber
or to renew your subscription.
The Subscription Renewal
Deadline is June 1, 2015
T H E PO PS SE R IE S
S TA INED GLASS SERIES
Steve Lippia’s
SWINGIN’ CENTENNIAL
with Sinatra and Friends
November 1, 2015
Location TBD
October 24, 2015 7:30 PM
October 25, 2015 2:30 PM
May 15, 2016
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
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February 28, 2016
Location TBD
HOLIDAY COLLAGE
December 12, 2015 7:30 PM
December 13, 2015 2:30 PM
Jeans ’n Classics:
WOMEN OF ROCK
January 30, 2016 7:30 PM
THE SYMPHONY
STRIKES BACK:
The Music of John Williams,
Hans Zimmer, and More
April 9, 2016 7:30 PM
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Y OUTH ORCHESTRA
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STUDENT RUSH
Regardless of age, students may
purchase $10 tickets for the best
available seat in the house 60 minutes
prior to the performance. Valid
student ID required.
October 18, 2015 3:00 PM
Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center
December 13, 2015 6:00 PM
Washington Pavilion
March 6, 2016 6:30 PM
Washington Pavilion
May 8, 2016 3:00 PM
Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center
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MATINEE SERIES
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
ACCESSIBLE SEATING
The Washington Pavilion theaters are
wheelchair accessible. Complimentary
assisted listening devices are available
at the Box Office. Sign Language
interpreters and large print/Braille
programs available by request. Please
make requests at least 3 weeks in
advance. For guidelines, information
or to place a request contact the Box
Office at (605) 367-6000.
“A SYMPHONY MUST BE LIKE THE WORLD.
IT MUST CONTAIN EVERYTHING.”
GUSTAV MAHLER
Experience the world through music. When you think about it,
this is a really wondrous thing. A composer sits down to write a
piece of music and what comes out is not merely his or her own
self-expression. Contained within that musical creation are the joys
and yearnings of an entire culture, as well as the conventions of the
time period within which the composer lived and worked.
Your SDSO brings you the world—significant moments from the
perspectives of people who have sought to give voice to their
world. In Mahler’s Sixth Symphony we hear his ideas and feelings:
a love letter to his wife, Alma, and his confusion and despair
over the diagnosis of his failing heart. Also within this music is
the language of turn-of-the-century Vienna, the collapse of the
Hapsburg Monarchy and the approach of the “war to end all wars.”
The result is powerful music expressing equally powerful ideas
and emotions.
Verdi’s Requiem, the operatic master’s only major work not written
for the stage, ravages the ear with sonic pictures of mankind’s
relationship to eternity. And while Beethoven’s music certainly
comes out of the specific time and place of early 19th-century
Germany and Austria, he wrote his music for the whole world and
for the ages; he desired to bring people together, to create harmony
literally and figuratively. Dvorak was the quintessential Czech
composer. His music is full of the melodies and rhythms of that
lively culture, but when he came to America he wanted to put his
experience of Native American and African American music into a
“New World” Symphony which fused his voice with ours, a truly
multicultural masterpiece.
We also bring you our world. This season marks the 20th
anniversary of our beloved concertmaster Doosook Kim. We take
this opportunity to celebrate her extraordinary musicianship and
all that she has given to make our world a better, more melodious
and harmonious place. The American Choral Directors Association
will invite several elite collegiate choirs from around the region
to form a massive Verdi event. Our own SDSO chorus will be
featured on no less than four of our programs during the season.
Add baroque, jazz, and contemporary music, and we have a
multifaceted world to experience.
DELTA DAVID GIER
Music Director
MAESTRO GIER
THE C L ASSI CAL SE R I E S
Mahler
“TRAGIC” SYMPHONY
October 3, 2015 7:30 PM
November 21, 2015 7:30 PM
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
returns to Mahler with a performance
of his “Tragic” Sixth Symphony. Mahler
biographer Henry-Louis de la Grange
describes the Sixth Symphony as “a
powerful statement of man’s defiance
against his destiny,” containing
“vigorous optimism.”
Composer Sumi Tonooka joins the
orchestra for a week-long residency
which culminates in a performance of
her jazz-inspired Full Circle. The New
York Times calls Tonooka “provocative
and compelling,” while the Jazz Times
depicts her as a “fierce, fascinating
composer and pianist.”
Mahler himself said of this work:
“What one puts into music is one’s
whole—feeling, thinking, breathing
and suffering—being.”
Principal violist Aaron Tubergen
brings to life a popular Romantic-era
programmatic work, Berlioz’s Harold
in Italy, which was inspired by
Lord Byron’s narrative poem Childe
Harold’s Pilgrimage.
Mahler
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Berlioz
HAROLD IN ITALY
Symphony No. 6
in A minor, “Tragic”
Berlioz
Roman Carnival Overture
Tonooka Full Circle
Berlioz
Harold in Italy, Op. 16
Aaron Tubergen, viola
SOUTH DAKOTA
SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
2015-2016
“LOVE CANNOT EXPRESS
THE IDEA OF MUSIC,
WHILE MUSIC MAY GIVE
AN IDEA OF LOVE.”
HECTOR BERLIOZ
SACRED
BAROQUE
January 9, 2016 7:30 PM
January 10, 2016 2:30 PM
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The South Dakota Symphony
Orchestra’s mission to perform sacred
music in a sacred space continues with
this all-Baroque performance at Our
Savior’s Lutheran Church. Audience
favorite Hannah Lu returns to open the
program with Bach’s joyous Jauchzet
Gott in allen Landen.
The concert closes with Pergolesi’s
hauntingly beautiful Stabat Mater, a
sequence of Latin verses recalling the
sorrows of the Virgin Mary.
Bach
Cantata No. 51, Jauchzet
Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51
Hannah Lu, soprano
Pergolesi
Stabat Mater
Hannah Lu, soprano
Nicole Warner, mezzo
PRINCIPAL VIOLIST
AARON TUBERGEN
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MATINEE SERIES
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
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THE CL ASSI CAL SE R IE S
“I ADORE ART. WHEN I AM
ALONE WITH MY NOTES,
MY HEART POUNDS AND
THE TEARS STREAM FROM
MY EYES, AND MY EMOTION
AND MY JOYS ARE TOO
MUCH TO BEAR.”
GUISEPPE VERDI
Verdi REQUIEM
February 19, 2016 7:30 PM
February 20, 2016 7:30 PM
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
partners with the American Choral
Directors Association (ACDA) for
Verdi’s epic Requiem. The North Central
ACDA Festival Chorus is comprised of
auditioned ensembles from around the
Midwest, and joins four soloists for this
vivid work that combines the drama
of opera and thrill of the symphony
orchestra with virtuosic solo moments.
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Verdi
Requiem
Kelly Cae Hogan, soprano
Lindsay Ammann, mezzo
Timothy Bentch, tenor
Louis Otey, baritone
North Central ACDA
Festival Chorus
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MATINEE SERIES
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
Dvorak
“NEW WORLD”
SYMPHONY
March 5, 2016 7:30 PM
March 6, 2016 2:30 PM
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World-renowned musicologist Joseph
Horowitz and special guests join the
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
for an inside look at Dvorak’s “New
World” Symphony. This non-traditional
concert combines visual effects and
insights that explore the Native
American influences on Dvorak’s
most popular symphony.
Dvorak
Symphony No. 9
in E minor, Op. 95,
“From the New World”
SOUTH DAKOTA
SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
2015-2016
Puccini LA BOHÈME
March 19, 2016 7:30 PM
March 20, 2016 2:30 PM
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The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
continues its tradition of semi-staged
opera with Puccini’s La Bohème, a heartwarming love story that inspired the
Broadway musical Rent and is one of the
most performed operas worldwide.
Puccini
La Bohème
Gregory Schmidt, Rodolfo Karen Wolverton, Mimì Brandon Hendrickson, Marcello Amanda Opuszynski, Musetta SD Symphony Chorus
Beethoven CELEBRATION
April 30, 2016 7:30 PM
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
is honored to celebrate the 20th
anniversary of Concertmaster Doosook
Kim with a performance of Beethoven’s
Violin Concerto. Kim’s impact as a
performer, leader, and teacher has
resonated throughout the city, state,
and region. The evening concludes as
the SD Symphony Chorus joins the
orchestra for Beethoven’s glorious
Mass in C.
Beethoven Violin Concerto
in D major, Op. 61
Doosook Kim, violin
Beethoven Mass in C, Op. 86
Angela Morellaro, soprano
Victoria Vargas, mezzo
Cooper Nolan, tenor
Will Liverman, baritone
SD Symphony Chorus
CONCERTMASTER
DOOSOOK KIM
20 th ANNIVERSARY
THE PO PS SE R I E S
“SO MUCH OF WHAT
WE DO IS EPHEMERAL
AND QUICKLY FORGOTTEN,
EVEN BY OURSELVES, SO
IT’S GRATIFYING TO HAVE
SOMETHING YOU’VE DONE
LINGER IN PEOPLE’S
MEMORIES.”
JOHN WILLIAMS
Steve Lippia’s
SWINGIN’ CENTENNIAL
with Sinatra and Friends
October 24, 2015 7:30 PM
October 25, 2015 2:30 PM
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Steve Lippia returns to the South
Dakota Symphony Orchestra to honor
the 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra!
Swingin’ Sinatra and Friends includes
the timeless music of such legends
as Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Tony
Bennett, and Sammy Davis, Jr., as
well as all-time Sinatra favorites in
this tribute to the 20th Century’s
most remarkable singer of the
American Songbook.
HOLIDAY COLLAGE
December 12, 2015 7:30 PM
December 13, 2015 2:30 PM
STEVE LIPPIA
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Ring in the holidays with the
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra!
Featuring seasonal favorites and
Christmas cheer, this popular show
is a wonderful event for the whole
family. Join our tradition and make
lasting memories of your own.
SOUTH DAKOTA
SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
2015-2016
Jeans ’n Classics:
WOMEN OF ROCK
January 30, 2016 7:30 PM
Jeans ’n Classics brings “Women of
Rock” to the South Dakota Symphony
Orchestra stage. Power, soul, and
energy combine to showcase some
of the most popular and influential
female voices in rock and pop. This
dynamic show will feature the sounds
of Heart, Stevie Nicks, Adele, and more. Favorites include: “It’s My Party,” “Walk
Like an Egyptian,” “Firework,” and
other memorable hits.
THE SYMPHONY
STRIKES BACK:
The Music of John
Williams, Hans
Zimmer, and More
April 9, 2016 7:30 PM
“The Symphony Strikes Back” will take
you on a journey through space, time,
and some of Hollywood’s most popular
cinema scores!
Hear memorable moments from Star
Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of
the Rings, and much more in this onenight-only event!
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MATINEE SERIES
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
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S PE CI AL PE R F O RMA N C E S
Handel MESSIAH
December 19, 2015 7:30 PM
First Lutheran Church
Handel’s Messiah has been a
Christmas tradition throughout the
English-speaking world since it was
composed over 275 years ago. The
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
and Chorus continue that tradition
with our annual production of this
classic presentation of the life of Christ.
Handel Messiah, HWV 56
Siena Forest, soprano
Emily Toronto, mezzo
David Walton, tenor
Gerard Michael D’Emilio,
bass-baritone
SD Symphony Chorus
Verdi REQUIEM
February 19, 2016 7:30 PM
(see p. 7 for a description)
MATINEE SERIES
Steve Lippia’s
SWINGIN’ CENTENNIAL
with Sinatra and Friends
October 25, 2015 2:30 PM
HOLIDAY COLLAGE
December 13, 2015 2:30 PM
SACRED BAROQUE
January 10, 2016 2:30 PM
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Dvorak “NEW WORLD”
SYMPHONY
March 6, 2016 2:30 PM
Puccini
LA BOHÈME
March 20, 2016 2:30 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA
SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
SDSO Gala
2015-2016
Saturday, November 7, 2015 6:00 PM
MARY W. SOMMERVOLD HALL
WASHINGTON PAVILION
The South Dakota Symphony
Orchestra Gala continues to be Sioux
Falls’ premier fundraising event. Held
on the stage of the beautiful Mary W.
Sommervold Hall of the Washington
Pavilion, this event welcomes over
300 guests from the Sioux Falls region.
The evening begins with cocktails and
a silent auction followed by dinner, a
live auction, and dancing.
CALL (605) 335-7933 TO RESERVE
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S TAI N E D G L ASS S E R IE S
Y OUTH ORCHESTRA
Join the South Dakota Symphony
Orchestra for the fifth season of the
Stained Glass Series. Experience the
vitality and virtuosity of your South
Dakota Symphony Orchestra musicians
in an intimate setting that will open
your ears and eyes to music in entirely
new ways.
The South Dakota Symphony Youth
Orchestra is designed to enhance
young musicians’ talents in an inspiring
and educational group setting. Through
participation, students build leadership
skills, develop musical talents, and
create lasting friendships. The SDSYO
encourages these students to enjoy a
life of active engagement in the arts.
Maestro Gier and the South Dakota
Symphony Orchestra musicians have
created extraordinary programs that
will give you a unique perspective on
everything from the storied gems of the
repertoire to works by today’s greats.
Joined by an array of talented guests,
these concerts explore the brilliant
and beautiful masterpieces of the
chamber repertoire.
October 18, 2015 3:00 PM
Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center
December 13, 2015 6:00 PM
Washington Pavilion
March 6, 2016 6:30 PM
Washington Pavilion
May 8, 2016 3:00 PM
Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center
November 1, 2015
Location TBD
February 28, 2016
Location TBD
May 15, 2016
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
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Symphony Orchestra has to offer from
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18 CONCERTS
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES TO ADD-ON
Celebrate the holiday season with
Handel’s Messiah or join us for a special
Friday performace of Verdi’s Requiem.
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11 CONCERTS
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and all 7 Classical concerts to create a
season of 11 enriching and memorable
Saturday evenings.
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D
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C
D
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$40
$25
$10
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$70
pops
$50
$40
$30
$20
senior
$285 $195 $125
$70
stained
glass
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n/a
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These popular shows sell quickly! A Pops
subscription guarantees you a seat for the
best entertainment around.
PRICE LEVEL
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C
D
adult
$200 $140
$95
$75
senior
$195 $130
$85
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student
$125 $100
$60
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MATINEE SUBSCRIPTION
5 CONCERTS
If you want a perfect sampling of both
the Classical and Pops Series, the Matinee
Subscription combines concerts from
both series to create a subscription of 5
unforgettable Sunday afternoons.
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A
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C
D
adult
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$85
$65
senior
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$55
$85
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$55
student
$70
ADD-ONS
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
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messiah sat, dec 19th
verdi requiem fri, feb 19
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th
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3 CONCERTS
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you in the front row for the fifth season
of this intimate and adventurous series
that explores the chamber repertoire.
series subscription
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SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
2015-2016
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
4 CONCERTS
The South Dakota Symphony Youth
Orchestra is an educational program
comprised of four student orchestras,
ranging from a beginner string
orchestra to an advanced symphonic
orchestra. Members of the SDSYO
are given the tools and training to
pursue their artistic passions. The
SDSYO concerts allow students to
showcase their talents and perform
in a professional environment.
family pass
$65
single tickets
$10
student tickets
$5
WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER,
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
• Senior citizen prices are intended
for patrons ages 65 and older.
• New subscribers will be seated
according to the date received
after existing subscribers have
been seated.
• First priority in seating goes
to Super Series and Imperial
subscribers. Classical and Pops
subscribers are seated second.
Matinee subscribers will be seated
in the order they are received.
• Children under 5 years of age
not permitted.
THE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL
DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2015
CALL TODAY (605) 367-6000
or visit www.sdsymphony.org