& We Observe
& We Observe
How We Mess Around
3:00pm Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
Capitol Civic Centre
A holiday tradition with MSO! 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
West Foundation, Inc.
Season Underwriter
The Aschenbrenner Fund
Season Underwriter
Season Underwriter
Tom & Virginia Bare Charitable Fund
Season Sponsor
Mark Barkley Miller
Season Sponsor
Season Media Underwriter
Season Media Underwriter
Inn on Maritime Bay
Hospitality Sponsor
Fricke Printing Service
Concert Sponsors
David & Julie Larson
Concert Sponsors
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
Dance of the Tumblers from Snow Maiden (4’)
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) (3’)
INTERMISSION
arr. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (1899-1974) & Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967) after Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arr. and adapted by Jeff Tyzik
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 (1911-194) (arr. Mark 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
Orchestra Roster TBA
VIOLIN I
Carrie Kulas, Concertmaster
Jim VanLanen Jr.
Lori Bonin
Jaci Collins
Luis Fernandez
Tiffany Chang
Heidi Barker
Taylor Giorgio
Iuliiya Mykolyk
Kylie Bowman
Shoua Xiong
VIOLIN II
Joan Geraldson, Virginia Bare Memorial Principal Second
Violin Chair
Ryan Kraemer
Dan Ognavic
Joyce Malloy
Jennifer Knoeck
Bruce Bowers
Rebecca Briesemeister
Taylor Rudlaff
David Oldenburg
Lauren Oldenburg
VIOLA
Jane Bradshaw Finch, principal
Ann Stephan
Sarah Oftedahl
T.J. Hull
Andy Bruzewicz
Amy Beekhuizen
Steve Schani
CELLO
Charles Stephan, Karen Steingraber Principal Cello Chair
Andrew Piehl
Michael Dewhirst
Wendy Scattergood
Nancy Kaphaem
Anne Keran
Hayley Rathmell
DOUBLE BASS
Brian Kulas, principal
Shelby Baize
Ann Boeckman
Jessica Otte
FLUTE
Angela Erdmann, Michelle Garnett Klaiber Principal Flute Chair
Cathy Burback
OBOE
Jennifer Bryan, Les J. Graebel Memorial & Emily and Mike Howe Family Principal Oboe Chair
Heather Guadagnino
CLARINET
Laura McLaughlin, Mark Klaiber Principal Clarinet Chair
Orlando Pimentel
BASSOON
Andrew Jackson, David Satchell Memorial Principal Bassoon Chair
Rachel Richards
CONTRABASSOON
Susan Lawrence McCardell
HORN
Michelle McQuade Dewhirst, principal
Wanda Braden
Annette Eis
Andrew Parks
TRUMPET
Jessica Jensen, John & Laurale Stern Principal Trumpet Chair
Bill Hampton
TROMBONE
Jonathan Winkle, principal
Matthew Bragstad
BASS TROMBONE
Mark Hoelscher
TUBA
Mike Forbes
TIMPANI
John Aaholm, principal
PERCUSSION
Victoria Daniel, Ellen Jane Lohmeyer Memorial
Principal Percussion Chair
Joe Vetter
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.