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April 15, 2023 @ 8:30 pm
Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
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Program



GUSTAV MAHLER

Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (Resurrection)

I. Allegro maestoso
II. Andante moderato
III. In ruhig fliessender Bewegung
IV. Urlicht (Primeval Light)
V. Im Tempo des Scherzo

Ms. Whyte & Ms. Semerdjian

 

 


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In memory of Evelyn Brenzel & Ann Marie Cronin

 
























Program Notes



At the heart of the last movement of his Second Symphony, Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) offers us one of the most memorable passages in 19th-century orchestral music. After a series of apocalyptic outbursts, the music dies down. Against a backdrop of distant fanfares, coming from different directions off-stage, a solo flute and a piccolo play what sound like bird calls, marked “delicately and fragrantly” in the score. The dynamic level so soft that, says principal flute Xue Su, it requires “extraordinary control” from the players. Not only does the sound evaporate; time seems to melt as well, since—despite ...

At the heart of the last movement of his Second Symphony, Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) offers us one of the most memorable passages in 19th-century orchestral music. After a series of apocalyptic outbursts, the music dies down. Against a backdrop of distant fanfares, coming from different directions off-stage, a solo flute and a piccolo play what sound like bird calls, marked “delicately and fragrantly” in the score. The dynamic level so soft that, says principal flute Xue Su, it requires “extraordinary control” from the players. Not only does the sound evaporate; time seems to melt as well, since—despite the clear 4/4 meter—the parts are written in what Xue calls a “mini-cadenza style with extra beats in the measure,” requiring flexibility without losing momentum.

Mahler might well have ended the symphony there, on a descent into silence, as he did his Ninth Symphony and Das Lied von der Erde. But the Second is a work of hope, not despair or even resignation; and this moment of emptiness is in fact a turning point. Almost inaudibly, we hear an unaccompanied chorus intoning a chorale, its words drawn from the German poet Friedrich Klopstock and expanded by Mahler himself. From there, the symphony moves to the most breathtaking symphonic conclusion in the 19th-century canon.

Indeed, the Second serves as a conclusion to the 19th-century canon. Mahler composed the work, often called the “Resurrection Symphony,” over a fairly long period, between 1888 and 1894; and whether or not he intended to  produce a grand finale to the waning century, this work certainly serves that purpose, looking both backwards (the Beethoven Ninth is an obvious inspiration) and ahead. It’s massive in scale. At the time it was written, only a few symphonies could rival it for length; and it not only calls on a larger orchestra than any of its predecessors, but also requires an organ and chorus. More than any previous symphony, too, it takes advantage of the hall itself, employing a number of off-stage effects to create an unparalleled sense of space. No other symphony so fully envelops you in its own universe.

No other symphony is quite so eventful or so wide-ranging, either. The Second begins with a stinging tremolo and a series of slashing string gestures that leave you stunned, in the grip of a huge funeral rite. It’s a harrowing experience, building, at its center, to a wrenching series of increasingly loud and dissonant blows—a wall of sound that suddenly disappears, leaving in its wake a quiet tremolo on the violas before the symphony’s opening returns (technically, the recapitulation)—a moment of staggering surprise. Even if you don’t catch the references to the plainchant Dies Irae (Day of Wrath)—a melody already taken up by Berlioz and Liszt, and later by Rachmaninoff, among others—you’ll recognize this movement as evoking dread rather that grief. Only Mahler could have written something so harrowing. And only Mahler could have included, in the same movement, a second theme of such ethereal beauty—or could have followed it with a second movement in the form of a naïve folk dance (a Ländler). This Andante seems to inhabit a different world, a world that, in conductor Larry Loh’s words, is “innocent,” with the strong flavor of a lullaby.

The klezmer-inflected third movement brings us to yet another world. One of Mahler’s favorite sources of texts was Des Knaben Wunderhorn, a collection of German Folk Poetry published (and strongly edited, as was the custom) at beginning of 19th century. One poem he set recounts the story of  St. Anthony of Padua, who, on finding that no one comes to church, goes to the river to preach to the appreciative fish. In the traditional version of this legend, the townspeople are so struck by this miracle that they change their ways. The disruptive folk-retelling, however, centers on the fish—who listen attentively, but remain unchanged. Mahler recycles the music of the song as his Scherzo—and even though he leaves out the text, you can sense its sardonic spirit in the music’s constant motion, its mockery, and its extreme sound effects, including glissandos on the strings, squawky woodwinds, and the use of the rute (twigs or dowels tied together and used to hit a drum). Larry describes the movement as a “sinuous and spine-tingling devil’s dance”; and it’s easy to understand why, 80 years later, Luciano Berio used it as the foundation for the third movement of his Sinfonia, a work that tries to come to terms with the madness and social disruption of the 1960s.

There’s another radical shift in direction as we move to the restrained fourth movement, what Larry calls a “quiet outcry.” Titled “Urlicht” (“Primal Light”), this movement also has its source in Des Knaben Wunderhorn. This time, however, the text, expressing simple faith in the face of humanity’s “greatest need,” is actually sung. Slow, sparsely orchestrated with magically shifting colors, and hovering at the quietest levels of sound (down to ppppp), it is surely one of the most poignant and beautiful movements in Mahler’s output. Even though it ends peacefully, however, its faith is not enough—at least not yet. Following a sustained chord on the strings that, according to Mahler’s directions, “vanishes completely,” the finale bursts through with without a break, uttering a towering cry of pain clearly modelled on the opening of the finale of the Beethoven Ninth. It’s only after a series of overwhelming struggles (including two gigantic percussion crescendos that, once heard, you’ll never forget) that we arrive at the flute/piccolo duet with which I began—and finally move toward the choral ending with its decisive resolution.

What does it all mean? At times, Mahler offered programs that charted out fairly detailed narratives for the score. More often, though, he rejected explanation, insisting that the work be presented entirely without the “false ideas” propagated by program notes: “Let the public have its own thoughts [without] preconceived ideas … instilled into it.” Larry has a similar perspective: “You can’t help but know the meaning of it—whatever that meaning is to you—while listening to it.” In any case, even on a blank-slate, first-time hearing, the trajectory is clear: Despite its circuitous route, this is a “darkness to light” symphony representing some kind of spiritual journey ending in illumination. As principal Second Violin Amy Christian puts it, “it’s music that cleanses your soul.” Larry finds himself transported, in a state of ecstasy—and you will, too.

I chose the word “spiritual” rather than “religious” intentionally. Obviously, the work is full of elements, both musical and textual, that have traditional religious resonance. But Mahler’s own beliefs are a subject of continued debate, and he doesn’t seem to have been an adherent of any particular religious doctrine. He was born Jewish, but was apparently not especially observant. And although he converted to Catholicism in 1897, he did so under pressure: In the anti-Semitic Vienna in which he lived, it was a pre-requisite before he could take on the leadership of the Court Opera. Throughout it all, he seems to have maintained a questioning stance shot through with ambiguities, ambiguities neatly encapsulated by his friend conductor Otto Klemperer: Mahler, he said, was “typically irreligious”—but “devout in the highest sense.”

In this context, it’s worth remembering that the “Resurrection” referred to in the finale is not the resurrection of Jesus. It’s the rebirth common to all Abrahamic—and many other—religions; moreover, it’s presented in a way that speaks to believers and non-believers alike. In other words, the Second is a humanist, rather than a specifically religious, work, and it joins a long list of choral masterpieces—like the Berlioz and Verdi Requiems, Vaughan Williams’s Dona Nobis Pacem, and especially the Beethoven Ninth—that unify their listeners in a way that transcends religious differences.

Is it any wonder that we chose this symphony to celebrate our tenth anniversary??

Peter J. Rabinowitz

Have any comments or questions? Please write to me at prabinowitz@ExperienceSymphoria.org












Donor Profile: John & Cheretta Clerkey



Cheretta and Johnny Clerkley’s story together began at Temple ten years ago. “We were in the same dorm, and we were in an intellectual heritage class together, and he would sometimes say things to me, but I was always like, oh he’s so obnoxious. Because back then I knew everything, right?” Cheretta laughs as she recalls her early interactions with Johnny Clerkley—now her husband—at Temple. “But then there was this fire drill and we got out of classes early. And I’m walking back to my dorm and I notice there’s someone behind me. And it was Johnny, and that was when we really met.”

A decade later, the Clerkleys are proud members of the Conwell Society, and enjoy giving back to the university they credit with bringing them together. The couple also credits Temple with planting the seeds of their considerable professional achievements and inspiring their involvement with a diverse community of alumni in the Washington D.C. community they now call home.

While Cheretta needed only a small loan in her senior year, her husband’s education was supported by several scholarships and work study. In addition, their experiences with students from so many backgrounds at Temple helped to solidify their philanthropic leanings.

“One of the things I love about Temple is that it doesn’t matter what your stature is in life—you can still work hard to achieve your goals and your dreams,” says Clerkley. “There is a whole community of people together who have different backgrounds and different experiences.”

Clerkley says that she and her husband remain inspired by Temple’s mission to make education affordable to its diverse student population, and support the university’s initiatives to do so. “It’s not just only for the elite. And that really resonates with me,” she says. “Education is something that we really truly believe can change the outcome of where you are today versus where you will end up… And I like that the President is really looking for ways to make sure that education is something that should be affordable and that everyone should have the right and access to education.”











Musician Spotlight: Ernest Muzquiz



Ernest joined the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra in 1974. Next year marks his 50th year performing music in Syracuse! He has held many roles in addition to percussionist, including Assistant Conductor (’78-’88) and Youth Orchestra Conductor (’78-’94). One of his highlights was playing tympani on Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with famed violinist, Itzhak Perlman. His highlights are hard to choose because “Maestro Loh produces such great music all the time,

it’s hard to pick one because I’m always so satisfied.” In his spare time he works at his music engraving company, enjoys reading, belongs to the Syracuse James Joyce Club, the Cazenovia Shakespeare Club, and a monthly wine club. Even with all his years of experience Ernie says, “In this business, it doesn’t get easier. You realize more and more how hard it is. I still maintain a daily practice schedule.”





The Orchestra



VIOLIN I
Peter Rovit, Concertmaster
Sonya Stith Williams, Associate Concertmaster
Edgar Tumajyan
Noemi Miloradovic
Susan Jacobs*
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant

VIOLIN II
Amy Christian, Principal
Anita Gustafson, Assistant Principal
Laura Smith
Sara Silva
Linda Carmona
Noah Fields
Vacant

VIOLA
Arvilla Wendland, Acting Principal
Carol Sasson, Acting Assistant Principal
William Ford-Smith
Szu Hua (Mia) Chen
Vacant

CELLO
Heidi Hoffman, Principal
Lindsay Groves, Assistant Principal
Gregory Wood, Assistant Principal
Walden Bass
George Macero

BASS
Spencer Phillips, Principal
Darryl Pugh*
Joshua Kerr
Marshall Henry

FLUTE
Xue Su, Principal
Kelly Covert

PICCOLO
Kelly Covert

OBOE
Eduardo Sepúlveda, Principal
The Philip R. MacArthur Chair
Patricia Sharpe

CLARINET
Allan Kolsky, Principal
John Friedrichs, Assistant First Chair

BASS CLARINET
John Friedrichs

BASSOON
Rachel Koeth, Principal
Jessica Wooldridge King

CONTRABASSOON
Jessica Wooldridge King

HORN
Julie Bridge, Principal
Nancy & David Ridings Chair
Andrew Symington
Jon Garland, Assistant Principal
Tyler Ogilvie

TRUMPET
John Raschella, Principal
Robert C. Soderberg Chair
Roy Smith

TROMBONE
Benjamin Dettelback, Principal
Timothy Taylor
Malcolm Williamson

TUBA
Brett Copeland

TIMPANI
Patrick Shrieves

PERCUSSION
Michael W. Bull, Principal
Ernest Muzquiz
Laurance Luttinger

PERSONNEL MANAGER
Arvilla Wendland

LIBRARIAN
Spencer Phillips

*on leave





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Board of Directors



Mary Ann Tyszko, President
President & CEO, SRCTec (retired)

Anna Putintseva, Secretary
Partner, Bousquet Holstein

Frank Messere, Treasurer
Dean Emeritus, School of Communication, Media and the Arts, SUNY Oswego

Violet Bundi
Attorney, Interfaith Works

Amy Christian
Symphoria Musician (Violin)

Kelly Covert
Symphoria Musician (Flute/Piccolo) & Corporate Giving & Annual Fund Manager

Caragh Fahy
Owner & President, Madison Financial Planning Group

Vicki Feldman
Community volunteer and expert volunteer fundraiser

Kimberly Flomerfelt-Puc
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant

Jon Garland
Symphoria Musician (Horn) & Director of Operations

George Kilpatrick
Host, Inspiration for the Nation

Allan Kolsky
Symphoria Musician (clarinet)

Robert Lieberman
Managing Partner, RAV Properties

Shelly Thompson-Liedka
Vice President & Commercial Banking Manager, M&T Bank

Wale Oguntola
Nephrologist, St. Joseph’s Health Hospital & Crouse Hospital

Jackie Penfield
Senior HR Consultant, OneGroup

Peter Rabinowitz
Professor, Hamilton College

Martha Sutter
Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Teaching Professor of Voice, Syracuse University

Marcus Webb
Program Manager, Entrepreneurship at Columbia Technology Ventures

Gregory Wood
Symphoria Musician (Cello)





Symphoria Staff



Pamela Murchison
Executive Director
Email: PMurchison@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Jon Garland
Director of Operations
Email: JGarland@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Sabrina DeVos
Orchestra Manager
Email: SDeVos@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Nicky Radford
Symphoria Stage & Youth Orchestra Manager
Email: NRadford@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Emily Bass
Box Office Manager
Email: EBass@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Arvilla Wendland
Personnel Manager
Email: AWendland@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Ben Dettelback
Librarian
Email: BDettelback@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Katie Kaczorowski
Director of Development
Email: KKac@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Lara Mosby
Senior Manager for Advancement and Community Engagement
Email: LMosby@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Kelly Covert
Corporate Giving and Annual Fund Manager
Email: KCovert@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Noah Fields
Marketing Assistant
Email: NFields@ExperienceSymphoria.org

Paul McShee
Youth Orchestra Music Director
Email: PMcshee@experiencesymphoria.org

Becky Dodd
Youth Strings Conductor