Season 15 Programs
~ Programs and artists are subject to change without notice ~
October 5, 2018 – Friday, 7:30pm
Second Missionary Baptist Church
Special Event | FREE ADMISSION
That Promised Land: The Journey of the African American Spiritual
Program TBA, to include:
arr. Margaret Bonds (1913-1972): He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
arr. Hall Johnson (1888-1970): Ride on King Jesus
arr. Harry Thacker Burleigh: Deep River (1917)
Field & Work Songs
Ring Shout Music
Marques Jerrell Ruff
Jolie Rocke Brown, guest soloist, international Opera, Jazz and Gospel artist
Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, piano
Co-curated by
Dr. Stephanie Shonekan and Dr. Maya Gibson
This concert is sponsored by the Second Missionary Baptist Church.
Donations are gratefully accepted.
Second Missionary Baptist Church
Special Event | FREE ADMISSION
That Promised Land: The Journey of the African American Spiritual
Program TBA, to include:
arr. Margaret Bonds (1913-1972): He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
arr. Hall Johnson (1888-1970): Ride on King Jesus
arr. Harry Thacker Burleigh: Deep River (1917)
Field & Work Songs
Ring Shout Music
Marques Jerrell Ruff
Jolie Rocke Brown, guest soloist, international Opera, Jazz and Gospel artist
Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, piano
Co-curated by
Dr. Stephanie Shonekan and Dr. Maya Gibson
This concert is sponsored by the Second Missionary Baptist Church.
Donations are gratefully accepted.
October 12, 2018 - 6:45pm/7pm
First Baptist Church
Oktoberfest
6:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Three Romances for oboe and piano, Op. 94 [ca. 13'00]
I. Nicht schnell (not fast)
II. Einfach, innig (simple, heartfelt)
III. Nicht Schnell
Alison Robuck, oboe
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
7:00pm
Program TBA.
Iskander Akhmadullin, trumpet
Natalia Bolshakova, piano
Greetings
Edward S. Rollins, Executive Director
Ayako Tsuruta, Artistic Director
Ernst Toch (1887-1964): Divertimento for violin and viola, Op. 37 no. 2 (1925) [ca. 8:30]
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Marka Gustavsson, viola
Intermission
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (1856-1861) [ca. 40'00]
I. Allegro
II. Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo — Trio: Animato
III. Andante con moto
IV. Rondo alla Zingarese: Presto
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Marka Gustavsson, viola
Eli Lara, violoncello
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Reception to follow after the concert in the foyer.
First Baptist Church
Oktoberfest
6:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Three Romances for oboe and piano, Op. 94 [ca. 13'00]
I. Nicht schnell (not fast)
II. Einfach, innig (simple, heartfelt)
III. Nicht Schnell
Alison Robuck, oboe
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
7:00pm
Program TBA.
Iskander Akhmadullin, trumpet
Natalia Bolshakova, piano
Greetings
Edward S. Rollins, Executive Director
Ayako Tsuruta, Artistic Director
Ernst Toch (1887-1964): Divertimento for violin and viola, Op. 37 no. 2 (1925) [ca. 8:30]
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Marka Gustavsson, viola
Intermission
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (1856-1861) [ca. 40'00]
I. Allegro
II. Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo — Trio: Animato
III. Andante con moto
IV. Rondo alla Zingarese: Presto
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Marka Gustavsson, viola
Eli Lara, violoncello
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Reception to follow after the concert in the foyer.
December 7, 2018 - Friday, 6;45pm / 7:00pm
First Baptist Church
Winter Fantasy
6:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Program TBA.
Thornbrook Piano Trio
Sejoon Jun, violin
Ryan Choe, violoncello
Henry Huang, piano
7:00pm
Program TBA.
Megan Arns, percussion and friends
Intermission
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943): Suite No. 1, "Fantasie-Tableuax" for two pianos, Op. 5
I. Barcarolle. Allegretto
II. La nuit... L'amour... Adagio sostenuto (The night...the love...)
III. Les Larmes. Largo di molto (The Tears)
IV. Pâques. Allegro maestoso (Easter)
Peter Miyamoto, piano I
Ayako Tsuruta, piano II
First Baptist Church
Winter Fantasy
6:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Program TBA.
Thornbrook Piano Trio
Sejoon Jun, violin
Ryan Choe, violoncello
Henry Huang, piano
7:00pm
Program TBA.
Megan Arns, percussion and friends
Intermission
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943): Suite No. 1, "Fantasie-Tableuax" for two pianos, Op. 5
I. Barcarolle. Allegretto
II. La nuit... L'amour... Adagio sostenuto (The night...the love...)
III. Les Larmes. Largo di molto (The Tears)
IV. Pâques. Allegro maestoso (Easter)
Peter Miyamoto, piano I
Ayako Tsuruta, piano II
January 12, 2019 - Saturday at 3:00 pm
First Baptist Church
Special Event | FREE ADMISSION
“Kids@Heart: A Children’s Concert” – Carnival of the Animals & Friends
Program TBA.
In collaboration with the MMAMTA (Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association), Odyssey’s Kids@Heart will revisit Saint-Saëns’ much beloved Carnival of the Animals. There will be additional surprise guests, including caped man with his lightsaber accompanied by a couple of tubists, “Storm Trooper” string players who are really just “donkeys,” and more!
Snow date: January 19, 2019.
Donations are gratefully accepted.
First Baptist Church
Special Event | FREE ADMISSION
“Kids@Heart: A Children’s Concert” – Carnival of the Animals & Friends
Program TBA.
In collaboration with the MMAMTA (Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association), Odyssey’s Kids@Heart will revisit Saint-Saëns’ much beloved Carnival of the Animals. There will be additional surprise guests, including caped man with his lightsaber accompanied by a couple of tubists, “Storm Trooper” string players who are really just “donkeys,” and more!
Snow date: January 19, 2019.
Donations are gratefully accepted.
February 15, 2019 - Friday at 6:45pm/7:00 pm
First Baptist Church in Columbia
Baroque Concerto
6:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Program TBA.
7:00pm
Greetings
Edward S. Rollins, Executive Director
Ayako Tsuruta, Artistic Director
Program TBA
Alison Robuck and Dan Willett, oboes
Program TBA.
The 2019 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition Winner
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Patrick Clark, conductor
Intermission
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Cantata TBA.
Bach Collegium Choir
R. Paul Crabb, conductor
First Baptist Church in Columbia
Baroque Concerto
6:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Program TBA.
7:00pm
Greetings
Edward S. Rollins, Executive Director
Ayako Tsuruta, Artistic Director
Program TBA
Alison Robuck and Dan Willett, oboes
Program TBA.
The 2019 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition Winner
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Patrick Clark, conductor
Intermission
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Cantata TBA.
Bach Collegium Choir
R. Paul Crabb, conductor
February 16, 2019 - Saturday at 7:00pm
Venue TBA in Jefferson City
Baroque Concerto Encore
Program TBA.
The 2019 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition Winner
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Patrick Clark, conductor
Concerto TBA.
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Patrick Clark, conductor
Intermission
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Cantata TBA.
Bach Collegium Choir
R. Paul Crabb, conductor
Venue TBA in Jefferson City
Baroque Concerto Encore
Program TBA.
The 2019 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition Winner
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Patrick Clark, conductor
Concerto TBA.
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Patrick Clark, conductor
Intermission
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Cantata TBA.
Bach Collegium Choir
R. Paul Crabb, conductor
THE 9th PLOWMAN CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION & FESTIVAL
March 21-25, 2019
In collaboration with First Baptist Church, Missouri Symphony, Office of the President of the University of Missouri System, and the MU School of Music, Odyssey presents the 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition & Festival. Recognized as one of the top five chamber competitions in the nation, Plowman has produced many award-winning, world class chamber ensembles since 2006, attracting many prominent guest artists as the judges. In March 2019, we welcome three such musicians: Dale Clevenger, horn; Ida Kavafian, violin; and Wei-Yi Yang, piano. Full schedule will be posted on the Plowman web site, www.PlowmanCompetition.org, as well as on Odyssey Program web page, after January 15, 2019.
*Note* The 2019 Plowman Finals & Award Ceremony is a University Concert Series presentation. Tickets are only available for purchase at the Missouri Theatre, or visit University Concert Series web site when the event comes closer.
The 9th Plowman Chamber Music Festival
All events are held at First Baptist Church of Columbia, except for the Plowman Finals (Sunday):
March 21 (Thu) 7pm First Baptist Church
Solo Recital by pianist Wei-Yi Yang
All Schumann Recital, Opp. 16, 17 & 18
March 22 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church
Violin Recital by Ida Kavafian, violin, and Peter Miyamoto, piano
Ravel Sonata
Stravinsky Suite Italienne
intermission
Beethoven Sonata in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer"
March 23 (Sat) 9:30am-5pm: First Baptist Church
The 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition Semi-Finals
March 24 (Sun) 1:30pm Missouri Theatre
The 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition Finals & Award Ceremony
presented by the University Concert Series
March 25 (Mon) 2pm First Baptist Church
Horn Recital by legendary Dale Clevenger
Program TBA
All events are held at First Baptist Church of Columbia, except for the Plowman Finals (Sunday):
March 21 (Thu) 7pm First Baptist Church
Solo Recital by pianist Wei-Yi Yang
All Schumann Recital, Opp. 16, 17 & 18
March 22 (Fri) 7pm First Baptist Church
Violin Recital by Ida Kavafian, violin, and Peter Miyamoto, piano
Ravel Sonata
Stravinsky Suite Italienne
intermission
Beethoven Sonata in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer"
March 23 (Sat) 9:30am-5pm: First Baptist Church
The 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition Semi-Finals
March 24 (Sun) 1:30pm Missouri Theatre
The 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition Finals & Award Ceremony
presented by the University Concert Series
March 25 (Mon) 2pm First Baptist Church
Horn Recital by legendary Dale Clevenger
Program TBA
May 3, 2019 - Friday at 7:00pm
First Baptist Church
Spring Night
6:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Program TBA
7:00pm
Joseph Schwantner (1943): Black Anemones (1982) [ca. 5'00]
Alison Robuck, oboe
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007): Catilene & Scherzo for harp, violin and string quartet (1977) [ca. 11'00]
Maria Duhova Trevor, harp
string quartet TBA
Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Liederkreis, Op. 39 (1840) [ca. 30'00]
I. In der Fremde
II. Intermezzo
III. Waldesgespräch
IV. Die Stille
V. Mondnacht
VI. Schöne Fremde
VII. Auf einer Burg
VIII. In der Fremde
IX. Wehmut
X. Zwielicht
XI. Im Walde
XII. Frühlingsnacht
Steven Tharp, tenor
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Intermission
Claude Debussy (1862-1918) : String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 (1892-3) [ca. 30'00]
I. Animé et très décidé
II. Assez vif et bien rythmé
III. Andantino, doucement expressif
IV. Très modéré
Esterhazy String Quartet
Eva Szekely, violin I
Julie Rosenfeld, violin II
Leslie Perna, viola
Eli Lara, violoncello
First Baptist Church
Spring Night
6:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Program TBA
7:00pm
Joseph Schwantner (1943): Black Anemones (1982) [ca. 5'00]
Alison Robuck, oboe
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007): Catilene & Scherzo for harp, violin and string quartet (1977) [ca. 11'00]
Maria Duhova Trevor, harp
string quartet TBA
Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Liederkreis, Op. 39 (1840) [ca. 30'00]
I. In der Fremde
II. Intermezzo
III. Waldesgespräch
IV. Die Stille
V. Mondnacht
VI. Schöne Fremde
VII. Auf einer Burg
VIII. In der Fremde
IX. Wehmut
X. Zwielicht
XI. Im Walde
XII. Frühlingsnacht
Steven Tharp, tenor
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Intermission
Claude Debussy (1862-1918) : String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 (1892-3) [ca. 30'00]
I. Animé et très décidé
II. Assez vif et bien rythmé
III. Andantino, doucement expressif
IV. Très modéré
Esterhazy String Quartet
Eva Szekely, violin I
Julie Rosenfeld, violin II
Leslie Perna, viola
Eli Lara, violoncello
Revisit Vox Nova's Odyssey concert from last season:
June 2, 2019 - Sunday at 3:00pm
First Baptist Church
Season Finale: Vox Nova
2:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Program TBA.
3:00pm
Program TBA.
Vox Nova continues as Odyssey’s Ensemble-in-Residence for the second season. In the past four years, Vox Nova has established itself as the premiere an ensemble with no conductor, and you will really appreciate their phenomenal versatility to cover contrasting repertoire from Baroque to Modern Day eras. Their music knows no boundaries, a creative process which both instrumentalists and vocalists will appreciate. More information: www.voxnovacomo.com
Season Finale Reception to follow in the foyer.
First Baptist Church
Season Finale: Vox Nova
2:45pm Pre-concert Performance
Program TBA.
3:00pm
Program TBA.
Vox Nova continues as Odyssey’s Ensemble-in-Residence for the second season. In the past four years, Vox Nova has established itself as the premiere an ensemble with no conductor, and you will really appreciate their phenomenal versatility to cover contrasting repertoire from Baroque to Modern Day eras. Their music knows no boundaries, a creative process which both instrumentalists and vocalists will appreciate. More information: www.voxnovacomo.com
Season Finale Reception to follow in the foyer.
Odyssey Music @ Lenoir Woods
October 11 (Thu) 6pm Oktoberfest
December 6 (Thu) 6pm Flute & Percussion
February 7 (Thu) TBA
March 22 (Fri) Plowman Semi-Finalist Ensemble
May 2 (Thu) TBA
Programs and artists are subject to change without notice.