& We Observe
& We Observe
How We Mess Around
3:00pm Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
Capitol Civic Centre
Holiday concert
The sensational soprano Bergen Baker returns to get us into the spirit of the season with Mozart’s joyous Exsultate Jubilate. And Duke Ellington, one of the greatest American musicians of all time, flavors and makes modern everyone’s beloved Nutcracker ballet.
Ho Ho Ho! We offer FREE admission to all concerts for children ages 10 & under! Introduce your family to the Symphony experience… photo op with Santa Claus before the concert.
Season Underwriter
Season Underwriter
West Foundation, Inc.
Season Underwriter
The Aschenbrenner Fund
Season Underwriter
Tom & Virginia Bare Charitable Fund
Season Sponsor
Mark Barkley Miller
Season Sponsor
Season Sponsor
Season Media Underwriter
Season Media Underwriter
Inn on Maritime Bay
Hospitality Sponsor
Fricke Printing Service
Concert Sponsors
Brian & Carrie Kulas
Concert Sponsors
David & Julie Larson
Concert Sponsors
Concert Sponsor
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
Dance of the Tumblers from Snow Maiden (5’)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Exsultate Jubilate, K.165 (17’)
- 1. Exsultate jubilate – Allegro
- 2. Fulget amica dies – Secco Recitative
- 3. Tu virginum corona – Andante
- 4. Alleluja – Molto allegro
Johann Strauss Jr. (1825-1899)
Unter Donner und Blitz op. 324 (Thunder and Lightning Polka) (4’)
INTERMISSION
arr. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (1899-1974) & Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967) after Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), arr. and adapted by Jeff Tyzik (b. 1951)
Nutcracker Suite (20’)
- 1. Overture
- 2. Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed Pipes)
- 3. Danse of the Floreadores (Waltz of the Flowers)
- 4. Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy)
- 5. Peanut Brittle Brigade (March)
Mel Tormé (1925-1999) (arr. Bob Lowden / Chmura-Moore)
The Christmas Song (4’)
Walter Kent (1911-1994) (arr. Hayes / Chmura-Moore)
I’ll Be Home For Christmas (4’)
Hugh Martin (1914-2011) (arr. Hayes / Chmura-Moore)
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (4’)
The Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra led by Dylan Chmura-Moore
VIOLIN I
Carrie Kulas, Concertmaster
Jim VanLanen Jr.
Lori Bonin
Jaci Collins
Taylor Giorgio
Kylie Bowman
Shoua Xiong
Heidi Barker
Iuliiya Mykolyk
VIOLIN II
Joan Geraldson, Virginia Bare Memorial Principal Second
Violin Chair
Ryan Kraemer
Dan Ognavic
Joyce Malloy
Rebecca Briesemeister
Taylor Rudlaff
Ellie Rice
David Oldenburg
Lauren Oldenburg
VIOLA
Jane Bradshaw Finch, principal
Ann Stephan
Sarah Oftedahl
T.J. Hull
Andy Bruzewicz
Noah Schaffrick
CELLO
Charles Stephan, Karen Steingraber Principal Cello Chair
Rori Beatty
Michael Dewhirst
Wendy Scattergood
Hayley Rathmell
Anne Keran
Steve Westergan
Ben Rice
DOUBLE BASS
Brian Kulas, principal
Ann Boeckman
Jessica Otte
FLUTE
Amanda Fuerst, Michelle Garnett Klaiber Principal Flute Chair
Cathy Burback
PICCOLO
Cathy Burback
OBOE
Joshua Guarisco, Les J. Graebel Memorial & Emily and Mike Howe Family Principal Oboe Chair
Heather Guadagnino
CLARINET
Jill Hanes, Mark Klaiber Principal Clarinet Chair
David Hilt
BASS CLARINET
David Hilt
SAXOPHONE
Drew Whiting
BASSOON
Susan Lawrence McCardell, David Satchell Memorial Principal Bassoon Chair
Rebekah Nyenhuis
HORN
Michelle McQuade Dewhirst, principal
Wanda Braden
Andrew Parks
Keith Powell
TRUMPET
John Daniel, John & Laurale Stern Principal Trumpet Chair
Jessica Jensen
Bill Hampton
TROMBONE
Kenneth Johnson, principal
Rick Seybold
BASS TROMBONE
Mark Hoelscher
TUBA
Mike Forbes
TIMPANI
John Aaholm, principal
PERCUSSION
Victoria Daniel, Ellen Jane Lohmeyer Memorial
Principal Percussion Chair
Marisol Kuborn
Hailed by the Star Tribune as having a “fetching blend of grace, warmth and humor on stage,” soprano Bergen Baker has been a featured performer with local companies such as Minnesota Opera, The Minnesota Orchestra, Skylark Opera Theatre, Lakes Area Music Festival as well as many operatic and symphonic companies across the country. Currently, she is the Managing Director and a frequent performer for LOFTrecital, a Minneapolis arts organization bringing unique musical experiences to unconventional spaces.
In addition to performance on the operatic and concert stage, Ms. Baker holds a passion for arts education and served as Teaching Artist for Minnesota Opera from 2012-2014. During her tenure, Ms. Baker organized community residencies and performances that served nearly 15,000 opera lovers across the state of Minnesota. Today, she manages the opera study abroad program, Musica nelle Marche LLC, in Urbino, Italy, and remains a highly sought after Teaching Artist, offering residencies, workshops and master classes to students and communities across the country.
Ms. Baker holds Bachelor and Master degrees in vocal performance from DePaul University and the University of Minnesota, respectively.
CONCERT & SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Tickets are sold by the Capitol Civic Centre Box Office, 913 S. 8th Street, Manitowoc WI, 920.683.2184. Click for online ticketing.
- Individual ticket prices are Tier 1-$37, Tier 2-$34, and Tier 3-$30. Plus $6 Capitol fees per ticket and sales tax.
- Ages 35 and under may purchase Tier 2 or Tier 3 tickets for $17 (including tax and fees).
- Children ages 10 & under are free.
Please see our Season Ticket page for Season Ticket prices and ordering.
This performance is not rated.
Join us following the concert for the Afterglow Party!
featuring complimentary snacks, special drinks at their cash bar, and liquor raffles.
5–8pm Sunday, December 22
701 Franklin Street
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