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SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR
2021-22 WILLIS-KNIGHTON MASTERWORKS SERIES
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SSO BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
Officers Staff
Charlton (Havard) Lyons IV, Lois Robinson, Executive Director
President lrobinson@shreveportsymphony.com
Robert Crawford, Treasurer
Laura McLemore, Secretary *Debbie Graham, Director of Finance
Margaret Shehee, Member dgraham@shreveportsymphony.com
at Large
Margaret Elrod, Immediate *Elizabeth Miller, Development Manager
Past President emiller@shreveportsymphony.com
*Crozet Duplantier, Librarian
Board Members
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Eugene Bryson
Leigh Anne Chambers *Michele Gunn, Assistant Librarian
Anil Chhabra ssolibrary@shreveportsymphony.com
Jennifer Elliott
Knox Goodman Brett Andrews, Director of Artistic Operations
Rozelle Hahn bandrews@shreveportsymphony.com
Jazmin Jernigan
Erica Ledet *Denotes part-time employee
Jerard Martin
Sharon McGivney
Sherry Pendley
Rebecca Radford
Joe Rice
Wendell Riley
Holly Roca
William Sale
Libby Siskron
Anne Wilson
Ex-Officio
Theresa Bridges
Michael Butterman
Cindy Jones, Symphony
Guild President
Lois Robinson
Rick Rowell
Lester Wilson
page 7
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends of the Symphony,
As we mark the return of the Symphony to the
RiverView Theater with a new season following
an absence of almost two years, I am deeply
grateful for the many layers of community support
and hard work that make the performances of
the Shreveport Symphony possible.
The support comes from so many places―
subscribers, single ticket buyers, donors,
sponsors, and more. It is difficult to pick from
such a cornucopia of generosity, but here are
a few examples that come to mind:
First – YOU, our audience members, are what makes our existence real.
We found out last season that making music for an empty hall is an empty
exercise compared to the energy of having a live gathering of enthusiastic
community members. So give yourself a hand!
Next, I offer a huge shout-out to our generous sponsors and donors,
starting with the Willis-Knighton Health System, our season sponsor for
over 10 years. There are too many others to mention in this space, but
every gift, large or small, makes a difference and the cumulative effect of
their generosity makes these performances possible, and have made it
possible for the SSO to reach a level of consistent financial stability that is
rare in the Symphony orchestra world.
Then, our governmental partners deserve special thanks―particularly
SPAR, the City of Shreveport and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, the
Louisiana Division of the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and, in
the COVID-19 era, the Small Business Administration.
Finally, I thank our Musicians, Board, and Staff for doing the continuing
work that is needed to bring the music to life. It is an endless job, but I
hope not a thankless one.
My best to all of you, and thank you once more for being part of the
Shreveport Symphony family.
Charlton (Havard) Lyons IV, President
page 8
WELCOME FROM MICHAEL BUTTERMAN
Dear Friends, Ellis Island:
The Dream of
Your orchestra and your music is America.
back this season with a return to live Fittingly, we
concerts and a return to a doubly close that
renovated RiverView Theater! program, and
our season,
As our Willis-Knighton Masterworks
with the
Series represents a homecoming of
ever-popular
sorts, we are proud to feature return
“New World”
engagements from five favorite guest
Symphony by
artists, in addition to two new stars,
Dvořák. Photo: Shannon Palmer
a collaboration with Shreveport Little
Theatre and a world premiere. Our commitment to education
remains strong. Throughout the
In December, we’re finally back at the
season, our musicians will be sharing
RiverView, as we ring in the holidays
their talents with local schools, and
with the multi-talented film and TV
we’ll be presenting a virtual Discovery
star, Erich Bergen. After the new year,
Concert from April 18 through May 2.
GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Jason
Vieaux plays the world’s most popular As usual, you will hear our musicians
guitar concerto, and the orchestra in the pit for performances by
welcomes back native son John-Henry Shreveport Opera and Shreveport
Crawford for a program that also Metropolitan Ballet. And many of our
features a stunning duo cello concerto musicians will once again share the
shared with the SSO’s new principal stage with our guest artists as part
cellist Courtenay Vandiver. Wideman of The Noel Foundation, Inc.
Competition Gold Medalist Simon Chamber Music Series.
Karakulidi makes his SSO debut in
Beethoven’s third piano concerto, Like so many things, great music is
along with music inspired by Italy from even better when it’s shared with
Rossini and Mendelssohn. friends. We’ve missed being with you
and can’t wait to welcome you back
Magic abounds in April, as master to share the life-enriching power of
illusionist Michael Grandinetti brings orchestral music…together!
his spellbinding show to the stage.
And later in the month the brilliant Enjoy,
violinist Jennifer Frautschi returns
to play a gorgeous concerto by
Saint-Saëns, along with music from
Schumann.
Finally, we explore the immigrant
experience in a multimedia blend
of projected images, live actors and
orchestral music by Peter Boyer called
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MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR
Making his mark as a model for today’s
conductors, Michael Butterman is recognized Mr. Butterman gained international attention
for his commitment to creative artistry, as a diploma laureate in the Prokofiev
innovative programming, and to audience International Conducting Competition and
and community engagement. In addition as a finalist in the prestigious Besançon
to his artistic leadership of the Shreveport International Conducting Competition. As
Symphony, he serves as Music Director for the recipient of the Seiji Ozawa Fellowship,
the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, whom he studied at Tanglewood with Robert
he has led to national prominence, resulting Spano, Jorma Panula, and Maestro Ozawa,
in an invitation to open the Kennedy Center’s with whom he shared the podium to lead
inaugural SHIFT Festival of American the season’s opening concert. Earlier, Mr.
Orchestras in 2017. He is also the Music Butterman was sponsored by UNESCO to
Director of the Pennsylvania Philharmonic, lead the National Philharmonic Orchestra
an orchestra uniquely focused on music of Moldova in a concert of music by great
education. In early 2022, he was appointed American masters.
Music Director of the Williamsburg Symphony
For six seasons, Mr. Butterman served as
Orchestra, following an extensive search
Music Director of Opera Southwest in
spanning two seasons. He has recently
Albuquerque, NM. During much of that
completed a 19-year association with the
time, he was also Director of Orchestral
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as their
Studies at the LSU School of Music and was
Principal Conductor for Education and
Principal Conductor of the LSU Opera
Community Engagement, and a 15-year
Theater. Previously, he held the post of
tenure with the Jacksonville Symphony, first as
Associate Conductor of the Columbus Pro
Associate, and then as Resident Conductor.
Musica Orchestra, and served as Music
As a guest conductor, Mr. Butterman has Di-rector of the Chamber Opera, Studio
led many of the country’s preeminent Opera, and Opera Workshop at the Indiana
ensembles, including the Cleveland University School of Music.
Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, National
At Indiana University, Mr. Butterman conducted
Symphony, Detroit Symphony and Houston
a highly acclaimed production of Leonard
Symphony. Other recent appearances
Bernstein’s little-known 1600 Pennsylvania
include performances with the Fort Worth
Avenue in a series of performances at the
Symphony, Colorado Symphony, Oregon
Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, receiving
Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Kansas City
unanimous praise from such publications as
Symphony, Charleston Symphony, Hartford
The New York Times, Washington Post,
Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Syracuse
Variety, and USA Today. He was subsequently
Symphony, New Mexico Symphony, Santa Fe
invited to New York at the request of the
Symphony, California Symphony, Louisiana
Bernstein estate to prepare a performance
Philharmonic, Spokane Symphony, El Paso
of a revised version of the work.
Symphony, Mobile Symphony, Winston-Salem
Symphony, Pensacola Opera, Asheville Michael Butterman’s work has been
Lyric Opera and Victoria Symphony (British featured in six nationwide broadcasts on
Columbia). Summer appearances include American Public Radio’s Performance Today.
Tanglewood, the Bravo! Vail Valley Music He can be heard on two CDs recorded for
Festival, Colorado Music Festival, and the the Newport Classics label and on a new
Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia. disc in which he conducts the Rochester
Guest appearances this season include the Philharmonic and collaborates with actor
Lancaster and Williamsburg symphonies, John Lithgow.
and a residency at the North Carolina
School of the Arts. michaelbutterman.comKERMIT POLING, ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR
Winner of the 2019 Silver Medal from
the International Global Music Awards,
Kermit Poling is an inspiring and
passionate voice in American music. The
classical music magazine Fanfare wrote,
“the Romantic spirit lives, breathes
and flourishes in Kermit Poling.” Music
Director of the South Arkansas Symphony,
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra,
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet as well as
36 seasons as the Shreveport Symphony’s
Associate Conductor, and 27 years
as SSO Concertmaster, audiences
throughout the region have come to
delight in his precise, energetic and Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet), Peter
passionate performances. Pan, Prince Charming, and Beauty and
the Beast. The Pennsylvania Ballet
In January 2017 he conducted his debuted Fairy Rhymes in 2020 and
debut recording with the London Ballet Des Moines premiered The
Symphony Orchestra for an album of Beautiful Mermaid. In February 2022,
his compositions for the Centaur label. a new guitar concerto will premiere
Fanfare described the release as “a featuring renown guitarist Lily Afshar.
fabulous disc, splendidly recorded and
executed.” His Symphony No. 1 Kermit Poling has been a featured
“Shreveport Symphony” was premiered conductor on NPR’s Performance Today,
by the Shreveport Symphony and the Arkansas Educational Television
Michael Butterman in 2016. His first Network, the Red River Radio Network,
string quartet, Within the Orb of Glories WGBH Boston and has appeared
Wearing, received its international as violinist on Louisiana Public Television
television debut in February 2017 on and PBS in addition to numerous
the EWTN cable network. Ballet television and radio stations throughout
companies throughout the United the country. Away from the concert
States have commissioned and stage, he is the General Manager and
performed his works, including Snow well-known classical music voice of Red
White (originally composed for River Radio (KDAQ Public Radio).
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Violin Bass Bass Trombone
Kirsten Yon, Justin Kujawski, Principal J. Mark Thompson, Principal
Concertmaster Ben Carter
Elizabeth O’Bannon, Kirby Nunez Tuba
Assistant Concertmaster Christopher Pike Steven Curtis, Principal
Lois Robinson Clay Garrett
Rachel Bundy
Henry Edwards Flute Timpani
Christopher Reed Leslie Daniel Newman, Chandler Teague, Principal
Daniel Santelices Acting Principal Percussion
Janis Adams Teague Sally Horak Chandler Teague, Principal
Doreida Aleksi Jennifer McRae Anthony Robinson
Cal Alexander Michael Britt
Jonathan Andino Oboe
Theresa Zale Bridges, Greg Lyons
Elizabeth Beck Mel Mobley
Jennifer Carsillo Principal
Laura Crawford Joseph Ryan Estes Piano/Keyboard
Callie Dean Leah Forsyth Robert Cruz
Elijah Evans Abigail Hawthorne Gay Grosz
Juan Flores Kristin Perry Chialing Hsieh
Mary Eileen Grant Clarinet Harp
Diana Hector-Norwood Jake Hale, Principal Juliette Buchanan
Aura Hernandez Canedo Sandra Clark Janel Hector
Amy Hiller-Wang Christopher Ayer
Miranda Hollingsworth Cheyenne Cruz Musicians are represented by
Elizabeth McShane Trevor Davis Local 116, AFM, AFL-CIO
Kermit Poling Scot Humes
(Assistant Conductor)
Angela Russell Bassoon _________________
Algimantis Staskevicious Ann Shoemaker, Principal
Ye Tao Jonathan Castillo
Sofiko Tchetchelashvili Douglas Bakenhus Technician Staff
Renee Ward Jorge Cruz
Greg Ingraham Master Audio Engineer
Viola Jason Veigl
Borys Smolaga, Principal Horn
Adrienne Gabriel Thomas Hundemer, Principal Master Carpenter
Michael Drobycki Kristine Coreil Syd Hydro
Michele Gunn James Boldin
Meghan Birmingham Katie McBain Master Electrician
Julia Clancy Colin McRae
Joshua Waldrop Matt Dickerson
Tatiana Kotcherguina
Josquin Larsen Trumpet Master Flyman
Christopher Lowry Rick Rowell, Principal
Charles Regauer Robbie Mayberry
Mike Scarlato
Paul Tullis Eric Siereveld Property Master/
Cello Jacob Walburn Technical Director
Courtenay Vandiver Pereira, Trombone Debbie Graham
Principal Michael Davidson, Principal
David Jankowski Adam Johnson Stage Employees are represented
Jason Mooney Jeremy Dowden by Local 298, IATSE, AFL-CIO
Brett Andrews Andrew Eden
Ruth Drummond
Cody Green
Eliot Haas
page 14SSO ANNUAL FUND DONORS
Platinum Baton Knox M. Goodman Dr. & Mrs. William McColgan
$10,000 (+) Dr. & Mrs. Larry Hiller Mr. & Mrs. Bart T. McDonald
Access Health Inc. Hollisann & Sidney Kent Ken & Sharon McGivney
Anonymous Carole & William Lacefield Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. McInnis, Jr.
The J.B. Atkins Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Larry Meier Laura McLemore
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Dr. & Mrs. Charles Moffet Linda Nall, M.D.
Crawford Cynthia A. Murray The Nelson Foundation
Community Foundation of Dr. & Mrs. Phillip A. Rozeman Stephen & Constance Pajeski
Northwest Louisiana Shane Shehee Mr. & Mrs. Carl Pendley
The Alta & John Franks Margaret Stagg Sour Joe & Stella Rice
Foundation Dr. Holly Wall Ms. Dorothy Rivette
Mrs. Ike Muslow Marion Weiss Will Sale
Doug Schaumburg
Gold Baton Conductor Circle Mandel Selber, Jr.
$7,500-$9,999 $1,000-$2,499 Mrs. Gilbert R. Shanley Jr.
Mrs. Pearla T. Despot Dr. & Mrs. Calvin Alexander Nell Shehee
The Jack Webster Grigsby Mr. Joe M. Badt The Community Foundation -
Foundation Dr. Grace Bareikis Smith Family Donor
David & Margaret Shehee Cole Dr. & Mrs. Shane Barton Advised Fund
Jack & Anita Berg Gay & Al Vekovius
Silver Baton Sandra Breithaupt Stephen & Kecia Vekovius
$5,000-$7,499 Mary & Dick Bremer Drs. Robert & Lisa Walter
Anonymous Elizabeth Bright Dr. & Mrs. Richard Wigle
John E. & Lindsay Atkins Frank & Suzzanne Bright Mrs. J. Woodfin Wilson, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. George A. The Honorable & Mrs. Wright Family Trust
Baldwin, Jr. Eugene W. Bryson, Jr. Bob & Signe Zale
Carl & Shirley Bernofsky Mrs. Lo B. Cassidy & Beverly
The Crow Foundation Cassidy Brooke Concertmaster
Mr. & Mrs. James K. Elrod Mr & Mrs. John D. Caruthers Circle
Sandra K. Hand Drs. Neera & Anil Chhabra $500-$999
The Community Foundation - The Cat Doctor Eileen & Mike Adkins
Ann V. & Robert C. Leitz, III Dr. Megan Conway & Anonymous
Donor Advised Fund Mr. Calvin Head Tookie & Baker Barr
Nellie G. & Charlton Havard Marletta Eddy Sharon Bennet
Lyons IV Dr. & Mrs. John Epling Will Blanchard
The Magale Foundation Glenn & Ginger Flournoy Drs. Bernadette & Carter Boyd
Mrs. J. Frederick Patten Ivy & Archer Frierson Colonel & Mrs. Hugh G.
Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Weir, Jr. Dayne & Kathy Hassell Butterfield
Brian A. Hebert Mrs. Abry Cahn
Bronze Baton Frank & Mary Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Chance, Jr.
$2,500-$4,999 Gladys & Ed E. Hurley Lisa & Alvin Childs, Jr.
Anonymous Foundation Delbert Chumley
Drs. Ernest & LaWanda John Hussey Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Debo
Blakeney Dr. & Mrs. Paul A. Jordan Jennifer & Dwayne Elliott
Camellia Trading Company Col. Shirley Kelley-Heim Charles Gerard
Mr. Paul DeTello & Mr. Jesse Heim, III Dr. & Mrs. Alexander
Mr. & Mrs. Stanton Dossett Mr. & Mrs. Glenn V. Kinsey Gomelsky
Lois Robinson & Crozet Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Labanics The Community Foundation -
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Mr. & Mrs. William Flanagan Mrs. Jane Law Hardtner III Donor Advised
The Community Foundation - Dr. Dale Bauman & Fund
Flournoy-Courtney Family Ms. Paula Leonard Dick & Clara Hemmings
Donor Advised Fund Dr. Jerard R. Martin Chris & Connie Holoman
page 15SSO ANNUAL FUND DONORS (continued)
Scott & Ginger Lowe Mr. Glenn I. Jackson Ken Caldwell & Coco Garrett
Dr. & Mrs. James E. Lusk Mr. & Mrs. Bernard JohnsonMax & Magan Causey
Henry Walker & Laurie Lyons Kurt & Patti Ley Xingwen Chen
Geoff & Martha Mangin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McElroy, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Judd H. Chidlow
Andy & Dianne Mapp Mr. Andrew Twyman & Sylvia Clayton
Jerry & Allison Montgomery Mr. Sam Medica Maria Colon
Margaret Leary Oden Mr. & Mrs. Taylor F. MooreDr. & Mrs. David Cooksey
Dee & Carol Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Neff Jr.Jean Cooper
Lt. Col. & Mrs. Michael J. D. Keith & Cynthia Payne Bobby & Adrienne Critcher
Petrosh Jr. Ashok & Sudha Rao Veronica Czarzasty
James & Joy Pitney John & Joy Ratcliff Yeona DaCosta-Auld
Janie Richardson Retail Merchants Association
Jordan & Callie Dean
Austin & Martha Beadles Mr. & Mrs. Ted Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Paul Derousse
Robertson Dr. Sandra C. Roerig Marilyn McGuffin Deupree
Holly Roca Elizabeth Scalf Clif Dopson & Jeanne Street
Rick Rowell Mr. Michael Staggs Linda Dowling
Dr. & Mrs. F. Thomas Siskron III Martha Storer Dr. & Mrs. Richard Drummond
Ann Spikes Gary A. & Susan Taylor Kathleen Ellis
Craig & Judy Storer Heidi Timken Susan Erba
Rev. Pike Thomas The Community Foundation -Carolyn S. Fleming
Arthur & Margaret Thompson Katherine S. Tyrrell Fund
Julie Fristensky
Col. & Mrs. David Thomson Dr. & Mrs. John P. Valiulis
Minou & George Fritze
Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Van Hoose Johnette Waterman Sally Gardner
Tyler Wolf Dr. & Mrs. Steven Whited David & Sara Ginsburg
Craig S. Woodring Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ytsma Dr. & Mrs. Warren D. Grafton
Dr. & Mrs. Seborn Woods Liz Zale Debbie Graham
Jack & Audrey Zahm Barbara Gramling
Associate Mrs. Laura Gregorio
Principal Circle $100-$199 Dr. Tobin H. Grisgby
$200-$499 Mary Anna Adams David & Susan Gross
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Dr. Glen Adkins Anonymous (6) Mrs. Sandra Harrold
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Kitty & Charles Boyd Tom & Elizabeth Arceneaux Dr. Dominic Salinas
Judith K. Causey Cheryll & Johnny Barbo Jim & Sai Hill
Dr. & Mrs. David Cavanaugh Dr. Brian Basinger Matthew & Blanche Hirsch
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Chambers Helen L. Bates Harold Holland
Drs. David & Carol Clemons Kathryn M. Beaird Virginia R. Houston
U. L. Coleman Companies Dr. George Belchic, Jr. Lisa Hunter
Brian & Stacey Crawford Dr. & Mrs. James R. Bergeron Dorothy Jarzabek
Harriet Daggett Mrs. Oscar Lee Berry, Jr. Patricia Jones
Dr. Jerry & Ruth Drummond Mrs. Harold R. Bicknell Sarah Kirkpatrick &
Richard Eglin Drs. Steven & Diana Bienvenu Grant Summers
Mr. & Mrs. John & Suzanne Ellis Dee Black Jeffrey Kuhlmann
Jeanette & David Garrett Joseph A. Bocchini Jr. MD Ginny & Rich Lamb
Greg & Peggy Gavin Amy Bokenfohr Jean Y. Laster
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Glorioso Phil & Sarah Boswell Jeanette M. & David L. Lay
Annette & Mike Hall Dr. Gale W. Bridger Merrilee Streun Leatherman
Kathryn A. Hamilton Brian & Theresa Bridges Dr. & Mrs. J. Anthony Lee
Mike & Whittney Harper Paul & Christine Broussard Kennedy & Diana Lim
Dr. & Mrs. Sanders F. Hearne Lara & David Bryan James Lu
Mrs. Sam Bailey Hicks III Jane Eggerstedt & Dr. Aubrey & Joan Lurie
Gene & Ellen Huggs Donna Burrell Debby Macy
Phil & Virginia Israel Mr. Burt Madden
page 16SSO ANNUAL FUND DONORS (continued)
Mrs. Ann C. May Mr. & Mrs. T.E. Pendleton Elizabeth Stephens
Mr. & Mrs. Mack McCarter Mitzi Perry Mr. & Mrs. John & Ruby
James & Velma McLelland Patricia Pinckard Stewart
Dr. & Mrs. Robert McVie Kathleen Plante Ms. Ann Stokes
Mark & Lucy Medvec Dr. & Mrs. Donald Posner Lucy Robinson & Kelly Tatchell
David & Jeanne Miller Joan H. Potter Dr. John Todd
Mr. & Mrs. Mansour Amy Quinn & Bill McGill Juan & Virginia Villarreal
Mirfakhraee Tommy & Kay Rabon Lance Wilkerson
Mr. & Mrs. Curt Mitchell Alex & Rebecca Radford Mrs. Louise Pons Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Randee Debra & Russell Ramstad Terry & Kathryn Willis
Monceaux Doris & Herschel Rice Mrs. James W. Wood
Karin & Paul Morrow Wendell Riley John & Susan Wood
Malcolm Murchison Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Rowell Sally Wood
Michael & Susan Muse Mr. & Mrs. Gerald A. Sayres, Jr. Donna Wyatt
Jane & Dale Olsan Tommy Seabaugh
Mr. & Mrs. O. Michael Owens Barbara Semon
SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY AGENCY
ENDOWMENT FUND
Held by the Community Founding Donors to Meet the
Foundation Of North Carolyn Q. Nelson
Louisiana Endowment Challenge
In calendar 2016, the Shreveport
Maestri
Symphony was challenged by the
Anonymous
Community Foundation of North
Louisiana via the Carolyn Q. Nelson Soloists
Endowment Challenge to raise Mrs. D. R. James
$100,000 to establish a new agency Peggy and Charlton Lyons
endowment fund. The terms of the
Principals
challenge called for a matching
Charles, Michael, and Stephen McCord
$100,000 donation to be made by
and the Rick McCord Family
the Community Foundation if the new
David and Margaret Shehee Cole
fund had a total of $100,000 or more
Dr. Rozelle Hahn
deposited by December 31, 2016.
Mrs. Sybil J. Patten
We are thrilled to announce that we Ken and Sharon McGivney
met the terms and raised the $100,000
Assistant Principals
with the extremely generous support of
Nellie and Havard Lyons
the following Founding Donors:
Berte and Ike Muslow
Matching Donor George and Jean Baldwin
The Community Foundation of North Dr. Anil and Laura Nanda
Louisiana Mickel and Emily Husted
Carl and Sherry Pendley
Mrs. J. Woodfin Wilson, Jr.
page 17MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
Memorials Bettie King In Memory of Gilbert
(1/21/21-11/15/21) Lee, Drake & Margaret Shanley
Margaret & Jeff Little Ms. Jenifer Hill
In Memory of Henry Bob, Martha, Matthew & Mrs. J. Frederick Patten
Brenner Madeline Marak
Mr. & Mrs. Michael McCarthy In Memory of Gordon
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Glorioso Singleton
Mrs. J. Frederick Patten Bettye McGee
Dorothy Mims Dr. Grace Bareikis
Dr. & Mrs. F. Thomas Siskron III
Kathryn Oliphant
In Memory of Martha
In Memory of William Kay Paine
Talbot
Carsillo Mrs. J. Frederick Patten
Dr. & Mrs. F. Thomas Siskron III
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Labanics Evelyn H. Quinn
Scott & Sally Shafer In Memory of Dr. William
In Memory of Joseph Joe & Becky Sulc & Lucille Teague
Cooper Polly & Bruce Williams Susan Ison
Dr. & Mrs. Jack Berg & Family
Drs. Ernest & LaWanda In Memory of Mrs. Dalton
Blakeney In Memory of Peggy Gray Woods
Valerie Capitanich Mrs. Margaret P. Fontaine Dr. & Mrs. F. Thomas Siskron III
Sid & Melissa Cook
The Donald A. Cowser, Jr. In Memory of Sarah
Family Holland Honorariums
Harold Holland (1/21/21-11/15/21)
Dr. Jerry & Ruth Drummond
Ginger & Richard Folmer In Memory of Leila Kramer In Honor of Jennifer
Jean Galloway Dr. & Mrs. F. Thomas Siskron III Butterman
David & Sandra Ginsburg
Anonymous
Bobette Goodman In Memory of Dr. Ike
Susan & Jim Graass Muslow
Ms. Jenifer Hill Dr. & Mrs. F. Thomas Siskron III
Ronnie Jones & Jim Outland
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benefits they bring our community. In my new JAMES K. ELROD
position as president emeritus, I pledge my
continued support for organizations such as the Willis-Knighton Health System is the
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Shreveport Symphony that enhance the quality not-for-profit health system in the region.
of life in Shreveport-Bossier. ” As such we believe it is important to
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GABRIEL FAURÉ Pavane, Op. 50
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No. 3, Op. 61
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page 21ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
About Jennifer Frautschi Utah Symphonies and the Florida
Orchestra, as well as return engagements
Two-time GRAMMY nominee and Avery with the Rhode Island Philharmonic and
Fisher career grant recipient Jennifer the Alabama, Arkansas, Belo Horizonte
Frautschi has garnered worldwide (Brazil), Portland, and Phoenix Symphonies.
acclaim as a deeply expressive and
musically adventurous violinist with Despite severely restricted concert
impeccable technique and a wide-ranging activities in the 2020-21 season, Ms.
repertoire. Equally at home in contemporary Frautschi was able to maintain an
and classic repertoire, her recent active performance schedule throughout
seasons have featured innumerable the pandemic, most notably as soloist
performances and recordings of works in live performances with Leonard
ranging from Robert Schumann and Slatkin and the Rhode Island Philharmonic
Lili Boulanger to Barbara White and and with Peter Rubardt and the Pensacola
Arnold Schoenberg. She has also had Symphony. She also performed as
the privilege of premiering several new soloist with Chris Confessore and the
works composed for her by prominent Brevard Symphony and Lucas Richman
composers of today. Critics have and the Bangor Symphony, and recorded
described her performances as recitals for the online seasons of the
‘electrifying,’ ‘riveting’ and ‘mesmerizing’ New Mexico Philharmonic, Santa Rosa
and lauded her ‘staggering energy and Symphony, and the Helicon Founda-
finesse’ and ‘fierce expression.’ After a tion in NY. Highlights of the 2021-22
recent performance of the Brahms season include a return to the Rhode
Violin Concerto, Cleveland Classical Island Philharmonic with Bramwell Tovey
wrote: ’We witnessed the most conducting, and her first appearance at
magnificent performance by a guest the Sarasota Music Festival.
soloist in recent memory. From the
Born in Pasadena, California, Ms.
outset of the Brahms Concerto, she
Frautschi began the violin at age three
was a stunning presence, her playing
with the Suzuki Method. From ages 12
a breathtaking conflation of grace and
to 18 she studied with Robert Lipsett at
grit, and at times downright ferocious.’
the Colburn School for the Performing
Ms. Frautschi has appeared as soloist Arts and the University of Southern
with Pierre Boulez and the Los Angeles California (USC) School of Music in Los
Philharmonic, Christoph Eschenbach Angeles. She went on to attend Harvard
and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New England Conservatory of
at the Ravinia Festival, and at Wigmore Music (NEC), and finished her studies
Hall and Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart with Robert Mann at The Juilliard
Festival. Highlights of recent seasons School. She performs on a glorious
include performances with the Cincinnati 1722 Antonio Stradivarius violin known
Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota as the “ex-Cadiz,” on generous loan to her
Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, from a private American foundation with
Boston and Buffalo Philharmonics, support from Rare Violins In Consortium.
and Orchestra of the Teatro di San
Carlo Opera House; the Jacksonville, jenniferfrautschi.com
Milwaukee, New Jersey, Tucson, and
page 22SAINT-SAËNS & SCHUMANN PROGRAM
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) theme is introduced by solo flute over soft
Pavane, Op. 50 pizzicato accompaniment in the lower
After showing musical ability at an early strings. Other woodwinds and eventually
age, Fauré was sent by his parents to École the upper strings take up the melody as
Niedermeyer in Paris for training in church it unfolds through repetition and slight
music. Eleven years later he graduated with variation. The contrasting middle section is
first-place honors in composition, fugue, louder and contains scale-like fragments
and counterpoint and began service as a that are quasi-developmental and repeated
church organist, teaching organ and on different pitch levels. The opening
composing. By the time he was 40, Fauré was theme then returns, and the piece gently
suffering from bouts of severe depression, ends the way it started―with solo flute.
which he described as “spleen.” His Pavane is truly a miniature jewel in the
compositions had not brought financial orchestral repertoire.
success, and while he dreamed of achieving
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
public acclaim with symphonies, concertos,
Violin Concerto No. 3
and operas, he was dissatisfied with his
Saint-Saëns’ earliest years resemble those
own attempts in these genres.
of Mozart, the Wunderkind. The young
However, several years later Faure’s Frenchman learned to play the piano at the
fortunes changed. He was named chief age of two, composed his first little piano
organist at La Madeleine in Paris, he pieces shortly after his third birthday, and
worked for a while as music critic for Le began formal lessons in composition and
Figaro, and he accepted a teaching post in organ four years later. As an adult he dazzled
composition at the Conservatoire, where he the world with his virtuosic performances
mentored and influenced many illustrious and compositions. He wrote more than
pupils, including Maurice Ravel and Nadia 200 works that represent practically all
Boulanger. The turning point in his life genres of his day—opera, symphony,
came when he was appointed head of the concerto, piano, chamber, and even music
Conservatoire in 1905. Fauré suddenly for the cinema.
became famous, and his works began to
Derived from a sketch that Saint-Saëns
be performed at important concerts.
made in 1859, Concerto No. 3 was
Toward the end of his life he was awarded
composed for the famous Spanish virtuoso,
the Grand Croix of the Légion d’honneaur,
Pablo de Sarasate, who performed the
and he was fêted at a national tribute at the
solo part at the premiere in October 1880
Sorbonne, where noted performers played his
in Hamburg. Like most concertos, there are
music to an enthusiastic gathering in the
three movements in a fast-slow-fast format.
presence of the president of the republic.
Both outer movements contain fiery, dramatic
Although Fauré never composed large- themes―a bold, gypsy-like melody on the
scale works, he did write incidental music lowest strings of the violin in the opening
for the stage and short orchestral pieces. movement and two forceful themes in the
One of the latter is Pavane, Op. 50, which finale. As one might expect, the solo violin
takes its title from a popular royal dance is filled with rapid scales, arpeggios, and
of the 16th and early 17th centuries. Written double stops, allowing ample opportunities
in 1887, this work is filled with expressive for technical display, while the orchestra
Romanticism. Fauré is highly regarded for is generally relegated to the role of
his beautiful songs and choral writing, and accompaniment. Thematic development
his gift for melodic invention is evident in relies mostly on repetition and sequence
Pavane. The simple but mesmerizing main (same pattern but on different pitch levels)
page 23SAINT-SAËNS & SCHUMANN PROGRAM (continued)
of melodic figures. Providing contrast is a piano, delighting in intimate, expressive
gentle, swaying melody, somewhat like a miniatures. Inspired by his love for the
barcarolle, in the middle movement. Several legendary piano virtuoso Clara Wieck (who
unusual aspects occur in this Concerto. became his wife), Schumann produced a
One is the use of solo violin harmonics with phenomenal number of songs in 1840.
clarinet, both playing arpeggio figures, at The following year he wrote all four of his
the end of the first movement. Another is the symphonies, and in 1842 he composed
improvisatory introduction that begins the almost all of his chamber works.
finale, and later on, a chorale-like section
Schumann’s Fourth Symphony initially
that is in a major key. The two main themes
seems to follow the Viennese Classical
of this movement return and are intensified,
plan. It begins with a fast movement in
bringing the work to a brilliant close.
sonata form. Labeled Romanz, the slow
Despite his admiration for Liszt and Wagner, second movement features a melodious
Saint Saëns does not succumb to excessive theme in the oboe and cello. The scherzo
emotion or “empty” virtuosity. Rather, consists of two themes—one that is boisterous
Concerto No. 3 is imbued with appealing and the other more relaxed—that are
lyricism and charm that endears it to repeated, and this is followed by a fast finale.
audiences today.
An ardent admirer of Beethoven, Schumann
uses features—recurring motives, continuity
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
from one movement to the next, and
Symphony No. 4
thematic connection between movements—
Schumann occupies a unique niche in the
that may be traced back to the great master.
history of music in the 19th century. As the
However, Schumann goes far beyond
son of a German bookseller and novel-
Beethoven. Completely immersed in
ist, he acquired a profound knowledge of
Romanticism, Schumann describes himself
literature and philosophy, and both arts
as “a Romantic composer” and refers to
deeply affected his personality and music.
Symphony No. 4 as a “symphonic fantasy.”
Inspired by the works of Jean-Paul Richter
His approach to structural principles is
as well as E. T. A. Hoffmann, Schumann use
revolutionary. In addition to the four main
fictional characters in his writings and
movements, there is a lengthy brooding
compositions to portray varying emotions. He
introduction at the beginning of the work
saw himself as having two conflicting
and a slow transition between the scherzo
personalities—the passionate, forthright
and finale. Undoubtedly viewing the
Florestan and the dreamy romantic
Symphony as an organic whole, Schumann
Eusebius—and this duality worsened over
instructs performers to play all the parts of
time, eventually leading to mental illness.
the work without pause. In addition, the
There are glimpses of Schumann’s introduction, which consists of two related
vacillating impulses throughout his entire melodic figures, form the basis for almost
life. He enrolled in law school to please his the entire work. The result is an intense,
parents, but after hearing Paganini play tightly woven composition―a seamless,
the violin, he turned to music. Hoping to one-movement work comprising six sections
become a concert pianist but unsuccessfully of fluctuating moods and tempos. By writ-
strengthening his fingers, he decided to ing such a work, Schumann unwittingly laid
devote his creative energies to composition. the groundwork for the symphonic poem of
His obsessive nature led him to focus almost the later 19th century.
completely on one genre at a time. At first
© Program Notes by Dr. La Wanda J. Blakeney
Schumann wrote almost exclusively for solo
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The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s artistic, education, and community
programs would not be possible without the support of generous individuals and
corporations. There are many ways for you to play a crucial role. Each opportunity
offers its own experiences and rewards.
Annual Fund Get the maximum return on your
Join our growing community of music investment—the creation of a vibrant
lovers and music makers and enjoy the and lively community in which to live
rewards membership has to offer. For and do business. Our Corporate
more than 65 years, the Shreveport Partners are entitled to an array of
Symphony Orchestra has been a source marketing and hospitality benefits.
of pride and a cultural priority in the Commit to Education
Shreveport area, engaging people in all Every year, the Shreveport Symphony
segments or the community. Orchestra commits to an extensive
The Music-by-the-Month Plan is a education program, offered free to
convenient and affordable way to every child in grades 3–5 in Caddo and
support the SSO’s Annual Fund on an Bossier Parishes. You can be instrumental
ongoing basis. By enrolling in this plan, in providing music education for the
your credit card will be automatically children in our community. Your support
billed at intervals determined by you could transform a child’s life.
(monthly, quarterly, or for a fixed number Gift & Estate Planning
of months), making it easy to spread Secure the Symphony’s future by making
your payments over a period of time. us part of your estate plans. Your gift
Be in Good Company may have significant financial advantages
Become a corporate partner today. to you and to the Symphony. We offer a
Gain prestige and visibility by contributing variety of gift options that can fulfill your
to the cultural life of your community. personal and financial goals while
Sponsor a concert, a guest artist’s furthering the Symphony’s mission. Contact
appearance, or a special event. us to find the one that is right for you.
Volunteer Opportunities with the Symphony
The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for
you to join us and contribute to our success:
• Usher at concerts
• Work at will-call during the concerts
• Office support—help with mailings, answering phones, etc.
• Hospitality—provide refreshments for the musicians or for a reception
• Transportation—pick up guest artists and provide transportation during their stay
• Special events—a variety of needs for events, big and small
• You name it! Have you noticed a need to be met? Call and talk to us about it.
If you’d like to make a gift to the Shreveport Symphony, or discuss volunteer opportunities,
please call 318.222.7496 or send an e-mail to lrobinson@shreveportsymphony.com.
page 30Return Welcome
to the Joytoofa Live
wonderful
Music!year of music!
For over 66 years the Shreveport Symphony Guild’s
The Shreveport Symphony Guild celebrates its 65th
objective has been to support, promote and help to
year. From
develop the the beginning,
Shreveport the major
Symphony as well purpose
as supportofthe
the
Guild
Nena has
Plantand continues
Wideman Pianoto be a supportive
Competition and to further
organization
symphonic music for appreciation
the Shreveport Symphony
through education. We
are thrilled to return to live symphonic performances!
Orchestra. The Guild also is supportive of the
Beautiful music provides a balm to our souls in today’s
Wideman
busy world. International Piano Competition as well
as the owner of the Symphony House.
The Guild proudly sponsors a concert provided by the
Shreveport Symphony each year as well as volunteers at
Music brings joy and enriches our lives. It can be relaxing, exciting and
the Discovery Concerts where children are introduced to the symphony, many
soothing totime.
for the first our souls.
We are Our
also asymphony brings
sponsor of the Nenathose
Plant things
Widemanand so much
Piano
more with each
Competition performance.
including hosting a dinner for the participants and providing
refreshments throughout competition.
The
TheGuild is proud
upcoming to be
year will sponsor
excitingone ofcelebrate
as we the concerts presented
the 150 th
birthday by the
of our
Shreveport Symphony
beloved Symphony HouseOrchestra eachWoodlawn
located at 2803 year. In addition, the Guild
on the Centenary Campus.
enjoys volunteering
This historic during
home, built in 1872,theis Discovery Concerts
the Guild’s meeting where
place area
as well school
is available
to rent for events such as weddings, showers, meetings, etc. To
children attend special presentations created especially for them. To find out more
information about the Symphony House and the Guild, visit our website at
watch the children experience the symphony, the music and the
shreveportsymphonyguild.org.
orchestral instruments, many for the first time, is truly a treat for all.
If you are not a member of the Guild, we invite you to join us. Please contact me
at Cindytjones@gmail.com
The Guild is also a sponsorfor for
morethe
information
Wideman on International
how to join. WePiano
would love to
have you as a member.
Competition as well as hosting a dinner for the participants and
providing
Again, we refreshments throughout
are thrilled to return the competition.
to live symphonic performances by the Shreveport
Symphony and look forward to a wonderful season of beautiful music.
The
CindyGuild is very
Jones, proud to be the owner and caretaker of the Symphony
President
House located
Shreveport at 2803Guild
Symphony Woodlawn on the Centenary Campus. This
historic house, built in 1872, is available to rent for various events
suchSHREVEPORT
as weddings, showers, meetings
SYMPHONY and other
GUILD EXECUTIVE events. You
COMMITTEE, can read
2021-2022
more about
President the house by logging
Cindy Jones onto the Guild's website at
Corresponding Secretary Alyce Labanics
shreveportsymphonyguild.org.
First Vice President Sandra Harrold Treasurer Kitty Jo Boyd
Second Vice President Marilyn Fong Past President Advisor Alyce Labanics
IfRecording
you are Secretary
not alreadyGrace
a member
Bareikisof theParliamentarian
Guild, we invite you to join
Valerie us.
Taylor
Please contact me for more information.
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