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SAVA N N A H P H I L H A R M O N I C O R C H E ST RA & C H O R U S 2019-2020 SEASON
11th Season
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11TH SEASON
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TRIPLE TREAT: SATURDAY NIGHT’S FEVER
Bernstein, Gershwin, Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and Friends
and Mussorgsky April 18, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra Lucas Theatre for the Arts
September 14, 2019 – 7:30 pm McDowell Fogle, Conductor
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Vladimir Kulenovic, Conductor MOZART’S REQUIEM
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
PICNIC IN THE PARK May 2, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra Johnny Mercer Theater
October 6, 2019 – 3:00 pm Lidiya Yankovskaya, Conductor
Community Performances,
Food & Beverage Vendors
7:00 pm Orchestra Takes Center Stage
Historic Forsyth Park Larsen Musician
Roger Kalia, Conductor Spotlight Series
MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO LE RESISTANCE:
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra Composers in the modern era
November 16, 2019 – 7:30 pm Sunday, September 15, 2019 – 5:00 pm
Lucas Theatre for the Arts Lutheran Church of the Ascension
Sameer Patel, Conductor
FROM UGA WITH LOVE: ARCO Chamber
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Orchestra and Levon Ambartsumian
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday, October 13, 2019 – 5:00 pm
and Chorus Yamacraw Performing Arts Center
December 6-7, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Johnny Mercer Theatre THE DEATH OF ROMANCE:
Nadège Foofat, Conductor
Sensational voice of Mikki Sodergren
Sunday, November 3, 2019 – 5:00 pm
Lutheran Church of the Ascension
MISCHIEVOUS MUSICIANS
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra STRINGS UNITED: Savannah Arts
January 18, 2020 – 7:30 pm Academy ensemble presented
Lucas Theatre for the Arts by Savannah Philharmonic
Janna Hymes, Conductor Sunday, January 26, 2020 – 5:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
MODERN TO MAJESTIC
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra CINEPHILE DU JOURE:
February 8, 2020 – 7:30 pm “Blue Heron” chamber ensemble
Johnny Mercer Theater Sunday, February 23, 2020 – 5:00 pm
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, Conductor Lutheran Church of the Ascension
GERMANIC PASSION MARTIN GENDELMAN: Sympátheia
Sunday, March 8, 2020 – 5:00 pm
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
TBD
March 21, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Vlad Vizireanu, Conductor
SAVANNAHPHILHARMONIC.ORG
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Dear Friends,
We are pleased to present the Savannah
Philharmonic’s 11th Season. This will be an espe-
cially exciting year as we continue our search
for our new Music Director. We have attracted a
gifted group of conductors to Savannah to direct
a season full of glorious music.
Our season opens with one of the most spec-
tacular showpieces in the symphonic repertoire,
Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. You’ll also
experience monumental works like Prokofiev’s
Fifth Symphony, Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony,
and Mozart’s incomparable Requiem. You’ll enjoy
fun and fascinating shorter pieces, including new
works by Anna Clyne and Missy Mazzoli, Marquez’
Danzon No. 2, Rossini’s Overture to the Barber of
Seville, and Bernstein’s Overture to Candide.
Our 11th Season soloists represent a diverse
group of special talents. Featured guest perform-
ers include American Traditions Competition gold
medalist Mykal Kilgore – best known for appear-
ances with Postmodern Jukebox and as a cast
member of NBC’s The Wiz Live! – and renowned
trumpeter Thomas Gansch. Three exceptional
musicians - pianists Ian Parker and Nathan Lee,
and violinist William Hagen - will dazzle you with
beloved concertos.
In October, pack your baskets and head to Picnic
in the Park. Our Holiday Pops concert, at Christ-
mastime, remains must-see entertainment for the
entire family.
The Larsen Musician Spotlight series is curated
by Savannah Philharmonic Concertmaster, Dr.
Sinisa Ciric. Each performance is a collabora-
tion between the orchestra and local ensembles
including the UGA chamber orchestra, Mikki So-
dergren with the Desdemona string quartet and
the Savannah Arts ensemble.
The Savannah Philharmonic is a vital cultural
asset for our community. Thank you for your
support. We’ll see you in the audience during
our 11th season!
Rhegan White-Clemm Scott Lauretti
Chair, Vice-Chair,
Board of Directors Board of Directors
2 01 9 / 2 0 2 0 S E A S O N I 3
11TH SEASON
TRIPLE TREAT:
Bernstein, Gershwin, and Mussorgsky
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
September 14, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Vladimir Kulenovic, Conductor
Ian Parker, Piano
BERNSTEIN Candide: Overture
GERSHWIN Concerto in F Ian Parker, Piano
MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition
Our eleventh Season opens with a thrilling array of masterpieces.
Bernstein’s effervescent Overture from Candide sets the mood for
Gershwin’s landmark piano concerto, one of the first pieces to truly Presented by
bring the sound of jazz into the concert hall. The evening closes Rhegan White-Clemm
with Mussorgsky’s towering Pictures at an Exhibition. Michael & Catherine Thames
SAVANNAHPHILHARMONIC.ORG
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PICNIC IN THE PARK
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
October 6, 2019 – 3:00 pm
Community Performances, Food & Beverage Vendors
7:00 pm Orchestra Takes Center Stage
Historic Forsyth Park
Roger Kalia, Conductor
From movie classics to memorable patriotic pieces---join us for
the City’s largest single-day outdoor music event! Have a seat
under the stars as you enjoy movie themes like Jurassic Park,
selections from Chicago (the musical) and My Fair Lady, latin-
flavored classics by Gerónimo Giménez and George Gershwin,
Americana like Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, and a salute
to the members of our armed forces!
Presented by
Investment is provided by
the City of Savannah Live. Local. Now.
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11TH SEASON MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra November 16, 2019 – 7:30 pm Lucas Theatre for the Arts Sameer Patel, Conductor William Hagen, Violin William Hagen, Violin CLYNE Masquerade MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100 We explore three flavors of celebration in this memorable concert, beginning with Anna Clyne’s ceremonial overture written for the BBC Proms. Mendelssohn’s violin concerto warmly celebrates great friendship (and virtuosity), and we conclude with Prokofiev’s unbridled homage to the human spirit. Presented in part by Charles C. Taylor & Samir Nikocevic Charitable Foundation SAVANNAHPHILHARMONIC.ORG
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HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
and Chorus
December 6-7, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Johnny Mercer Theatre
Nadège Foofat, Conductor
Mykal Kilgore, Voice
This year, we’re reimagining what it means to cele-
Mykal Kilgore,
brate the holidays. In the first half of our program, we
Voice
collaborate with the Savannah Children’s Choir to tell
O. Henry’s heartfelt The Gift of the Magi as adapted
by Adolphus Hailstork. Then, in the second half, we let
our hair down and get funky with a Motown holiday
tribute and other fun favorites!
Presented by
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11TH SEASON
MISCHIEVOUS MUSICIANS
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
January 18, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Janna Hymes, Conductor
Nathan Lee, Piano
IBERT Divertissement
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 12, in A major, K. 414
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8 in F
ROSSINI Barber of Seville: Overture
Who says music has to be stuffy? Mozart and Rossini are
perhaps the music world’s best-loved comedians, but
Ibert is no slouch either. His Divertissment, originally written
for the theater, pokes fun at famous music of the time,
including a send-up of Mendelssohn’s famous Wedding
March. Even notoriously-grumpy Beethoven joins in the
fun with his lighthearted Eighth Symphony.
Presented by
Nathan Lee, Piano Susan & Ron Whitaker
SAVANNAHPHILHARMONIC.ORG
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MODERN TO MAJESTIC
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
February 8, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Johnny Mercer Theater
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, Conductor
Thomas Gansch, Trumpet
MÁRQUEZ Danzón No. 2
GILLILAND Dreaming of the Masters III
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 in F. minor, Op. 36
Tonight’s program pushes the boundaries of what we consider
“classical” music. Márquez’ Danzón No. 2 will have you dancing
in the aisles, and Gilliland’s Dreaming of the Masters III sounds
like it’s straight out of a jazz club. Then for his Fourth Symphony,
Tchaikovsky threw out the rules of how a symphony was
“supposed” to be written, gifting us with one of his greatest
masterpieces.
Presented in part by
Charles C. Taylor & Samir Nikocevic Bob Faircloth
Charitable Foundation
Thomas Gansch, Trumpet
2 01 9 / 2 0 2 0 S E A S O N I 9
11TH SEASON
GERMANIC PASSION
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
March 21, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Vlad Vizireanu, Conductor
Ryne Cherry, Baritone
BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 2, Op. 72a
MAHLER Rückert-Lieder
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 9 in C major, D 944 “ The Great”
Music reached its pinnacle as an expressive, evocative medium with
the German romantic composers, and this program features some of
their best works. Beethoven and Mahler’s works capture passions at
their most dramatic and most refined. In contrast, in Schubert’s “Great
C-Major” you can almost hear his pen flying across paper, trying to
keep up with his effortless inspiration.
Ryne Cherry,
Baritone
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SATURDAY NIGHT’S FEVER
Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and Friends
April 18, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
McDowell Fogle, Chorusmaster
Join the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and Friends as they
present an uplifting journey of memorable music. This energy
packed concert will feature songs of the decades, from 1920’s
Gershwin to 2000’s Coldplay. Performance highlights include;
I Got Rhythm, Blue Moon, Route 66, How Deep is Your Love and
many other timeless favorites.
The performance will leave you tapping your toes and
dancing in the aisles!
Presented by
2 01 9 / 2 0 2 0 S E A S O N I 1 111TH SEASON MOZART’S REQUIEM Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus May 2, 2020 – 7:30 pm Johnny Mercer Theater Lidiya Yankovskaya, Conductor Colleen Daly, Soprano Zoie Reams, Mezzo-Soprano Omar Najmi, Tenor David Cushing, Bass MAZZOLI River Rouge Transfiguration SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished” MOZART Requiem in D minor, K. 626 The grand finale of our season seems an appropriate time to contemplate the future. Missy Mazzoli’s opening work contem- plates the profound beauty that can be found all around us, while Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony and Mozart’s Requiem, at times brooding and at others triumphant, guide us on our way into the Savannah Philharmonic’s second decade. Presented in part by Charles C. Taylor & Samir Nikocevic Charitable Foundation SAVANNAHPHILHARMONIC.ORG
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Larsen Musician
Spotlight Series
The Savannah Philharmonic is proud
to announce the second season of
the Larsen Musician Spotlight Series.
The popular series, which is part of the
Philharmonic Experience subscription
package, consists of six Sunday
afternoon concerts arranged throughout
the eleventh season and will launch
on Sunday, September 15. The series, in
its evolution, will feature collaborative
initiatives between our own Philharmonic
musicians and premier institutions and
artists from Savannah and beyond.
Every concert will present a different
perspective of the Savannah
Philharmonic’s involvement in the
community and its mission to provide
residents, as well as visitors, with the
opportunity to attend chamber
concerts of the highest artistic order.
Major components of our upcoming
season will include educational and
community outreach efforts with
students from Savannah Arts Academy,
bringing in premier and established
ensembles such as Blue Heron and
ARCO Chamber Orchestra (University
of Georgia), and commissioning a
piece from Georgia Southern University
composer and faculty member
Dr. Martin Gendelman.
Join us for our Sunday afternoon
chamber concerts. Purchase all
six concerts for the price of five
(see page 18).
Presented by
Nancy & Ken Larsen
2 01 9 / 2 0 2 0 S E A S O N I 1 311TH SEASON
Larsen Musician
Spotlight Series
LE RESISTANCE:
Composers in the modern era
Sunday, September 15, 2019 – 5:00 pm
Lutheran Church of the Ascension
Pianist and Soprano Laura Ball joins musicians of the Savannah
Philharmonic for a elegant concert of newly commissioned works
of James Naigus and Karen Walwyn, Spanish songs of Manuel de
Falla, and Ernő Dohnányi’s dynamic Sextet in C major.
FROM UGA WITH LOVE:
ARCO Chamber Orchestra
and Levon Ambartsumian
Sunday, October 13, 2019 – 5:00 pm
Yamacraw Performing Arts Center
Distinguished soloists and UGA violin professor Levon Ambartsum-
ian performing and directing ARCO Chamber Orchestra in mak-
ing their debut appearance in Savannah presenting pieces by
Tchaikovsky and Podgaits. Savannah Philharmonic concertmaster
Sinisa Ciric will join his beloved mentor in Concerto for 2 violins in
D minor by J. S. Bach.
The ARCO Chamber Orchestra was originally founded in Russia in
1989 at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory by Levon Ambart-
sumian. When Mr. Ambartsumian joined the University of Georgia’s
School of Music faculty in 1995, he remained the artistic director
and conductor of the orchestra, moving its home base to the Hugh
Hodgson School of Music, where the ensemble has now become a
talented international blend of musicians.
THE DEATH OF ROMANCE:
Sensational voice of Mikki Sodergren
Sunday, November 3, 2019 – 5:00 pm
Lutheran Church of the Ascension
Mezzo-Soprano Mikki Sodergren, Gold Medalist and Artistic
Director of the American Traditions Vocal Competition, explores
the romantic fascination with Death and Love through chamber
works and art song. Performing rarely heard masterpieces such
as Ottorino Respighi’s Il Tramonto and Ernest Chausson’s Chanson
Perpetuelle alongside musicians from the Savannah Philharmonic,
Sodergren will weave stories into melody.
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STRINGS UNITED: Savannah Arts
Academy ensemble presented
by Savannah Philharmonic
Sunday, January 26, 2020 – 5:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
Talented students from Savannah Arts Academy and Savannah
Philharmonic musicians in the first-ever joint performance of
masterpieces for strings and beyond.
Talented students from the Savannah Arts Academy will share the
stage with members of the Savannah Philharmonic in this collabo-
rative chamber music project. Repertoire will include string quartets
by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and more. This concert is unique in that
the professional musicians and student musicians will be in quartets
together. The musicians of the Savannah Philharmonic will coach
and rehearse with the students of the Savannah Arts Academy,
CINEPHILE DU JOURE:
“Blue Heron” chamber ensemble
Sunday, February 23, 2020 – 5:00 pm
Lutheran Church of the Ascension
The Blue Heron Chamber Ensemble goes to the movies to bring you
Chamber works by film composers. Flutist Jeana Melilli, pianist Ben
Warsaw and friends will perform Copland’s Duo for flute and piano
(featuring music from “The Heiress”), as well as works of Miklos
Rozsa, Nino Rota, Ennio Morricone and others. These eclectic but
rarely performed pieces will be interspersed with songs from your
favorite movies like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Moon River”
and more!
MARTIN GENDELMAN: Sympátheia
Sunday, March 8, 2020 – 5:00 pm
TBD
Members of the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
perform Sympátheia a new work by Argentinian composer Martin
Gendelman. In this piece, Gendelman creates an immersive
experience for the audience, surrounding listeners with multiple
small ensembles of mixed voices and instruments. The work
explores the concept of sympathetic resonance and how it
relates to the modern "echo chamber" of online social discourse.
2 01 9 / 2 0 2 0 S E A S O N I 1 511TH SEASON PRE-CONCERT TALK with each guest conductor Presented before each of the seven full orchestral concerts 6:30pm Designed to enhance your concert experience and better acquaint attendees with the evening’s music. The host of the pre-concert talks will engage each of our guest con- ductors in insightful conversation. Throughout the years, collaborations with the Savannah Friends of Music have provided numerous opportuni- ties for youth and adults to participate in quality music education programming. SAVANNAHPHILHARMONIC.ORG
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LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
32 ABERCORN STREET 520 WASHINGTON AVENUE
Located on Reynolds Square, the Lucas Theatre Located on iconic Washington Avenue in
is a fully-restored historic theatre which can seat the heart of historic Ardsley Park Chatham
nearly 1,200 attendees. Beer, wine, and non- Crescent neighborhood. Parking available
alcoholic beverages are available in the lobby. along public streets and in the Savannah
Parking is available in city-operated parking Arts Academy parking lot located just
garages located within two blocks of the venue. across Washington Avenue.
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301 WEST OGLETHORPE AVENUE 649 WEST JONES STREET
Located in the Savannah Civic Center, the Johnny Located on the campus of Esther F. Garrison
Mercer Theater can seat up to 2,500 attendees. Beer, School of Visual and Performing Arts, the
wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available in Yamacraw Performing Arts Center is a state-
the lobby. This venue has on-site parking. Addition- of-the-art performing arts venue that seats
al parking is available in the city-operated parking almost 600 patrons. On-site parking is limited.
garage directly across Liberty Street. Public street parking is available.
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Located on Wright Square, the Lutheran Church of
the Ascension is one of the Philharmonic’s primary Require Assistance?
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2 01 9 / 2 0 2 0 S E A S O N I 1 911TH SEASON
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Savannah Philharmonic works with our corporate, founda-
tion, and government agency partners to enrich people’s lives
through meaningful musical experiences. We understand the
importance of partnership opportunities and the need for return
on investment. We pursue best practice partnership by building
offerings to meet business needs.
Let us create a partnership package for your organization!
Contact Leslie Harris, Director of Development at 912-232-6002,
or Leslie@SavannahPhilharmonic.org.
AMBASSADORS
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zation of community leaders and volunteers dedicated to s
upporting the Savannah Philharmonic at concerts, special
events, education and integrative medicine programs.
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please visit savannahphilharmonic.org, or call our office at
912-232-6002.
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SAVANNAHPHILHARMONIC.ORGTHE BATON
Friends,
Savannah Philharmonic’s eleventh
season is going to be thrilling!
Audiences will have the opportunity to
experience talented guest conductors
from around the world. These are
special times for a special place.
I was recently asked, “what makes
Savannah great?” I paused and
replied, it’s Savannah! There is not one
stand-out factor, but many. From the
walkable design of the landmark
district, the historic architecture,
the tree canopies and lush gardens,
the rivers and low country terrain,
the vibrant neighborhoods and
communities surrounding the city,
and the people. The energy and
appreciation for the arts in Savannah
is contagious, and we want to invite
everyone to engage with Savannah’s
Philharmonic. We are proud to produce
and present world-class music,
educational and outreach programs
for all to enjoy.
On behalf of the entire staff, we are
honored to fulfill the mission of the
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and
Chorus and we look forward to leading
this valued community-wide asset into
the next decade of success.
Terri O’Neil
Executive Director
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
ORCHESTRA LAB
Savannah Philharmonic is excited to continue Orchestra Lab for area
students throughout the city of Savannah, Chatham County, and
surrounding areas. Orchestra Lab consists of in-school education
and outreach programs during the entire school year. Philharmonic
musicians, in partnership with music teachers and band directors,
provide in-school sectionals, helping the students to achieve their
personal and academic music goals. Soloists performing with the
orchestra are invited to give masterclasses to groups of students
who are studying the same instrument as the soloist. Also, Philhar-
monic musicians continue to perform in small chamber groups at
area schools in a variety of settings to introduce students to cham-
ber music, discuss repertoire, and talk about rehearsal techniques
and group dynamics.
Presented by
Johanna Anderson
Investment is provided by Trueblood Foundation
the City of Savannah
The Hodge Greg & Margo
Foundation, Inc Plaunt
LINK UP YOUNG PERSON’S CONCERTS
Each February, the Savannah Philharmonic offers two Young
Person’s concerts for area students in collaboration with Carnegie
Hall’s Weill Music Institute. The Link-Up Young Person’s Concerts
are presented after students study a three-month curriculum
provided by Carnegie Hall in their music classes. This curriculum
YOUTH CONCERT: includes learning the recorder flute, singing an array of melodies
and songs, composing musical works, and learning music history
Link Up— and biographical information about various composers. After the
curriculum is fulfilled, students get to join the Savannah Philhar-
The Orchestra ROCKS monic for their “debut” performance, playing their recorder flutes
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 alongside our very own Philharmonic musicians! This program
showed successes for both students and teachers, as they were
Johnny Mercer Theater able to take music education to the next level, and display
First Performance 10:00 am in-concert all of their hard work for their friends, family, and the
Second Performance 12:00 pm Savannah community to see!
SAVANNAHPHILHARMONIC.ORGTHE BATON
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Integrative medicine, the practice of treating the
patient holistically: combining mind, body and spirit,
is an often-overlooked aspect of patient care.
Music can play an important role in this holistic
healing process.
The Magic Flute. Monthly, members of the Savannah
Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus present a rendi-
tion of Mozart’s Magic Flute for children receiving care
in the Memorial Health Dwaine and Cynthia Willett
Children’s Hospital of Savannah. The twenty-minute
comedic performance brings smiles and laughter to
the young patients, their families and caregivers. Our
musicians perform, sing, dance, and frolic in profes-
sionally designed costumes to create a truly authentic
production. Following the show, each child receives
a souvenir tiara and/or kazoo (flute), coloring book,
and crayons. This imaginative presentation brings the
joyful power of music to the healing process.
Savannah Philharmonic works with both the Curtis
and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute and the
Nancy and J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion
to provide professional musicians who interact and
perform live music for patients waiting to receive or
while receiving cancer treatments. Patients and fam-
ilies have expressed deep gratitude for the live music
during their challenging treatments, and doctors have
seen a wonderful positive effect.
Presented by
Stacie Court
Joseph & Marie Rozman
PHILHARMONIC IN THE STREETZ
Developed to take orchestral music
into neighborhoods around the city,
“Philharmonic in the Streetz” is a casual
afternoon gathering aimed at bringing live
music to members of our community who
would likely not attend an orchestral concert.
“Philharmonic in the Streetz” brings together
neighbors, students, and civic leaders, giving
us the chance to celebrate music with both
new and familiar faces. Free and open to
the general public, Savannah Philharmonic
presents this bi-annual event to share
music and the arts with the entire city
of Savannah.
Presented by
Betsey Andersen
Investment is provided by
the City of Savannah
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Thank You to Our Corporate and Community Partners
for their Generous Support
Investment is provided
by the City of Savannah
Charles C. Taylor & Johanna Anderson Trueblood Foundation Nancy & Ken Larsen
Samir Nikocevic
Charitable Foundation The Hodge Foundation, Inc. Susan & Ron Whitaker
HunterMaclean
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SAVANNAHPHILHARMONIC.ORGExecutive Director
Terri O’Neil
Terri@SavannahPhilharmonic.org
Director of Artistic Operations
Edward (E.J.) Lada
EJ@SavannahPhilharmonic.org
Artistic Director of Larsen’s Musician
Spotlight Series
Dr. Sinisa Ciric
Sinisa@SavannahPhilharmonic.org
Chorusmaster
McDowell Fogle
Mcdowell@SavannahPhilharmonic.org
Librarian
Marsha L. Krantz
Library@SavannahPhilharmonic.org
Director of Development
Leslie Harris
Leslie@SavannahPhilharmonic.org
Development & Communications
Associate
Frances C. Colón
Frances@SavannahPhilharmonic.org
Education & Outreach Coordinator
Kristen Spiridon
Kristen@SavannahPhilharmonic.org
Finance Associate
Margaret Murphy
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