Program Book / October 10, 2022 / CAMA Presents the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra with Mirga Gražinytė‑Tyla and Sheku Kanneh‑Mason
The Board of Directors of Community Arts Music Association dedicate this concert to the memory of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II and of Her Majesty's 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022, 7:30PM City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Mirga Gražinytė‑Tyla, Music Director Sheku Kanneh‑Mason, cello The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is the flagship of musical life in Birmingham—and one of the world’s great orchestras. The tradition began with their very first concert back in 1920—conducted by Sir Edward Elgar. The CBSO became internationally famous when conductor Simon Rattle took the helm in 1980. In 2016, the CBSO welcomed the appointment of Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, a native of Vilnius, Lithuania, as its Music Director, following her time with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as a Dudamel Fellow, Assistant Conductor, and Associate Conductor. British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason became a household name in 2018 after performing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle, watched by nearly two billion people globally. Sheku’s album Elgar on the Decca Classical label made him the first cellist in history to reach the UK Top 10. PROGRAM: RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis SIR EDWARD ELGAR: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op.85 MIECZYSŁAW WEINBERG: “Jewish Rhapsody,” from Festive Scenes, Op.36 CLAUDE DEBUSSY: La Mer PRE-CONCERT LECTURE: Jennifer Kloetzel, Professor, Cello and Head of Strings, UCSB Department of Music Sullivan Goss Art Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara Doors open 5:45PM ⫽ Lecture 6:00–6:40PM Presented by the CAMA Women’s Board •
The Board of Directors of Community Arts Music Association dedicate this concert to the memory of
Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II and of Her Majesty's 70 years of service to the people of the
United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022, 7:30PM
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Mirga Gražinytė‑Tyla, Music Director
Sheku Kanneh‑Mason, cello
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is the flagship of musical life in Birmingham—and one of the world’s great orchestras. The tradition began with their very first concert back in 1920—conducted by Sir Edward Elgar. The CBSO became internationally famous when conductor Simon Rattle took the helm in 1980. In 2016, the CBSO welcomed the appointment of Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, a native of Vilnius, Lithuania, as its Music Director, following her time with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as a Dudamel Fellow, Assistant Conductor, and Associate Conductor. British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason became a household name in 2018 after performing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle, watched by nearly two billion people globally. Sheku’s album Elgar on the Decca Classical label made him the first cellist in history to reach the UK Top 10.
PROGRAM:
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
SIR EDWARD ELGAR: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op.85
MIECZYSŁAW WEINBERG: “Jewish Rhapsody,” from Festive Scenes, Op.36
CLAUDE DEBUSSY: La Mer
PRE-CONCERT LECTURE:
Jennifer Kloetzel, Professor, Cello and Head of Strings, UCSB Department of Music
Sullivan Goss Art Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara
Doors open 5:45PM ⫽ Lecture 6:00–6:40PM
Presented by the CAMA Women’s Board
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Presenting the world’s finest classical artists since 1919
INTERNATIONAL SERIES AT THE GRANADA THEATRE
SEASON SPONSOR: SAGE PUBLISHING
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Mirga Gražinytė‐Tyla
conductor
Monday, October 10, 2022, 7:30PM
The Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara
Sheku Kanneh‐Mason
cello
Ralph VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (1872–1958)
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Sir Edward ELGAR (1857–1934)
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op.85
Adagio—Moderato
Lento—Allegro molto
Adagio
Allegro—Moderato—Allegro, ma non troppo
—Poco più lento—Adagio
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
INTERMISSION
Mieczysław WEINBERG (1919–1996)
“Jewish Rhapsody,” from Festive Scenes,
Op.36 (No.2)
Claude DEBUSSY (1862–1918)
La Mer
« De l’aube à midi sur la mer »
« Jeux de vagues »
« Dialogue du vent et de la mer »
Program and artists subject to change.
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The CBSO is grateful to Mr John Osborn, CBE, a former member
of the CBSO Board for his exceptional generosity in making the
tour possible.
Additional support has been provided by the Dunard Fund.
The CBSO is extremely grateful to all its supporters, both
individuals and trust and foundations who contribute to our
Soutnd of the Future Campaign. Their support enables us to offer
world-class, life-enhancing artistic experiences, enriches more
lives in schools and communities, nurtures young talent and
welcomes the next generation of concertgoers.
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s 2022 US tour has
been made possible in collaboration with Arabella Arts.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason appears by arrangement with Enticott
Music Management.
Education Partners: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Services for
Education, Creative Future, Arts Award Supporter.
Principal Funders: Arts Council England, Birmingham City Council
Corporate Partners: Evelyn Partners, Charles Stanley, Deloitte,
Hyatt Regency, Marsh, Savills, Berwick Partners, William King Ltd,
Nicholls Brimble Bhol Solicitors.
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The Board of Directors of Community Arts Music Association dedicate this concert to the memory of
Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II and of Her Majesty's 70 years of service to the people of the
United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Common wealth.
CAMA thanks our generous sponsors who have made this evening’s performance possible:
International Series Season Sponsor: SAGE Publishing
Principal Sponsor: Bob & Val Montgomery
Sponsor: CAMA Women’s Board
Co-Sponsors: Elizabeth & Andrew Butcher • Beth & George Wood • Zegar Family Fund
We request that you switch off cellular phones, watch alarms and pager signals during the performance. The photographing
or sound recording of this concert or possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording is prohibited.
CAMA AT THE GRANADA THEATRE • CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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