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NOW FEELING Excited INSPIRED BY THE RETURN OF LIVE Music
Be Inspired Join your Spartanburg Philharmonic and rekindle your love for live music. Let it amplify your emotions, transform your spirit, and ultimately inspire your life. Be inspired by grand symphonies, captivating chamber pieces, or the old-time charm of Bluegrass music - all part of our exhilarating 2021/22 Season. Be inspired by reconnecting with your community of music enthusiasts over a shared love of live, high-quality music as we return to the concert hall together. It’s an exciting, thrilling time to be a part of the Spartanburg Philharmonic. We have so many ways to experience live music - either as a season ticket holder, a member, or by attending the concert that most inspires you. Whichever you choose, we thank you for your support and we look forward to sharing music with you once again. 2021/22 SEASON
2021 2022
9.18 Zimmerli 2.5 Bluegrass
Radiant Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
inspired by
Brahms: Symphony no. 2
2.6 Youth Orchestra
10.1 Espresso Tenacious
Cheeky
inspired by
Chaplin & Keaton’s Classic Comedy
2.18 Espresso
Awakened
Inspired by
10.16 Bluegrass Classical Music’s Original Influencers
Sam Bush Band
3.5 Zimmerli
10.24 Youth Orchestra Carefree
Inspired by
Courageous Mozart: Violin Concerto no. 3
10.30-31 Zimmerli 3.18 Espresso
Magical Nostalgic
inspired by Inspired by
The Music of John Williams Popular TV Theme Songs
11.19 Espresso 4.23 Zimmerli
Energized Epic
inspired by Inspired by
Music for Electric Cellos Mahler: Symphony no. 1, “Titan”
12.3 Bluegrass 4.24 Youth Orchestra
The Waybacks Accomplished
12.10-12 Zimmerli 4.28 Bluegrass
Whimsical Darin & Brooke Aldridge
inspired by
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker 3
ZIMMERLI SERIES
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Radiant
Inspired by
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major
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Saturday Tickets
September 18, 2021 $25 - $45
@ 7:00 PM
We welcome you back to the concert hall and live music with a season opening
concert dedicated to our community’s front-line workers and the memory of those
lost over the past year. Shining with emotion and undulating melodies and led
by guest conductor Kayoko Dan. The program for Radiant is specially curated
to rekindle your love of classical music and reignite your spirit. From a reflective
and breathtakingly brilliant new work by Peter B. Kay to the vibrantly cheerful and
triumphant melodies of Brahms’s Symphony No. 2, join us as we relight Twichell
Auditorium and bring live music back to Spartanburg.
• Kay, world premiere of a new work
• Walker, Lyric for Strings
• Crawford Seeger, Rissolty Rossolty
• Elgar, Nimrod from Enigma Variations
• Brahms, Symphony no 2 in D Major, Op. 73
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Magical
Inspired by
The Music of John Williams
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Saturday & Sunday Tickets
October 30-31, 2021 $35 - $55
@ 7:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Slip into a world of endless possibilities and imagination. Back by popular demand
and highlighting the joy, wonder, and sheer fun of classical music, we proudly present
an evening of American composer John Williams’ most popular and critically
acclaimed blockbuster works, from Star Wars to Harry Potter and much, much more –
all led by guest conductor Roger Kalia. Grab your light-sabers and wands and bring
the whole family - it’s going to a blast!
Music by John Williams from:
• Star Wars
• Harry Potter
• Indiana Jones
• Jurassic Park
• and more!
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ZIMMERLI SERIES
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Whimsical
inspired by
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker
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Friday - Sunday Tickets
December 10-12, 2021 Adults: $35
@ 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM Youth: $20
Nothing inspires a festive, playful, almost magical feeling more than Tchaikovsky’s
Nutcracker. This December, join your Spartanburg Philharmonic and Ballet
Spartanburg for an exceptional performance of this beloved masterpiece of
classical music and ballet. Ballet Spartanburg Artistic Director Carlos Agudelo
brilliantly choreographs each jeté and pirouette. And each playful waltz and trilling
roll of the timpani is deftly led by guest conductor Geneviève Leclair. Together,
they bring Nutcracker to life and create an extraordinary experience that will
delight audiences of all ages.
In partnership with:
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Carefree
Inspired by
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major
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Saturday Tickets
March 5, 2022 $25 - $45
@ 7:00 PM
A sense of joy de vivre pervades this concert of rarely performed
and well-known works, cheerfully led by guest conductor Kelly
Corcoran. The evening also features a charming and brilliant
guest soloist, award-winning international violinist Sumina Studer
on a 1707 Stradivarius on loan by the Habisreutinger Stradivari
Foundation. Enjoy each lively note as they dance about the
concert hall, all with one purpose - to add joy and a refreshing
sense of happiness to your life.
• Saint-Georges, Overture to L’amant anonyme
• Mozart, Violin Concerto no. 3 in G Major, K. 216
featuring Sumina Studer, violin
• Farrenc, Symphony no. 2 in D Major, Op. 35
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Epic
Inspired by
Mahler: Symphony No. 1, “Titan”
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Saturday Tickets
April 23, 2022 $25 - $45
@ 7:00 PM
Mahler himself once wrote that “A symphony must be like the world. It must contain
everything” and his first is truly a titan of EPIC proportions. Mahler’s Symphony No.
1 tells us a story, one that has you sweeping from a delighted feeling of playfulness
through the shadow of loss, to fully realized triumph and glory. Never before played
by your Spartanburg Philharmonic and led by guest conductor John Young Shik
Concklin, the sheer power and scale of this symphony will leave you feeling inspired
to take on the world.
• Coleridge-Taylor, Petite suite de concert, Op. 77
I. Le caprice de Nannette
IV. Le tarantelle frétillante
• Mahler, Symphony no. 1 in D Major, “Titan”
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Subscribe to a single concert series or
COMPOSE YOUR OWN Membership
and choose the concerts you want to see the most
(a minimum of THREE concerts is required; see page 11)
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Subscribe STEP 1 Pick Your Package
by Series Choose a YOUTH Subscription for students under 22
ZIMMERLI SERIES @ Twichell Auditorium
INCLUDES 5 CONCERTS # OF SEATS GOLD S I LV E R B R ON Z E SERIES TOTAL
Sept. 18 | Radiant
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 Adult x o $207 o $171 o $135 =$
Oct. 30-31 | Magical Youth x o $106 o $88 o $70 =$
The Music of John Williams
Dec. 10-12 | Whimsical CHECK ONE TO SELECT YOUR JOHN WILLIAMS PERFORMANCE
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker
o 7PM Saturday o 2PM Sunday
Mar. 5 | Carefree
Mozart: Violin Concert No. 3
CHECK ONE TO SELECT YOUR NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE
Apr. 23 | Epic
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 “Titan” o 7PM Friday o 3PM Saturday o 7PM Saturday o 3PM Sunday
ESPRESSO SERIES @ Chapman Cultural Center
INCLUDES 4 CONCERTS # OF SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION SERIES TOTAL
Oct. 1 | Cheeky
Comedy of Chaplin & Keaton
Nov. 19 | Energized
New Music for Cello Adult x o $90 =$
Feb. 18 | Awakened
Classical Music Influencers
Mar. 18 | Nostalgic Youth x o $54 =$
Classic TV Theme Songs
BLUEGRASS SPARTANBURG Fall @ Twichell Auditorium | Spring @ Chapman Cultural Center
INCLUDES 4 CONCERTS # OF SEATS GOLD S I LV E R SERIES TOTAL
Oct. 16 | Sam Bush Band
Dec. 3 | The Waybacks
Feb. 5 | Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Adult x o $158 o $117 =$
Mar. 18 | Darin & Brooke Aldridge
YOUTH ORCHESTRA @ Twichell Auditorium
INCLUDES 3 CONCERTS # OF SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION SERIES TOTAL
Oct. 24 | Courageous
Feb. 6 | Tenacious Adult x o $30 =$
Mar. 18 | Accomplished Youth x o $15 =$
STEP 2 Add It Up & Total for all Packages $
Add a Donation Box Office Processing Fee $
$12
Ticket Sales cover less than half the cost
of producing symphonic concerts. Please Tax-Deductible Donation $
consider a tax-deductible donation to help
support the Philharmonic’s musical,
educational, and outreach programs. Grand Total $
10 subscribe: my.sphil.org/subscribe or call: (864) 278-9671Subscribe STEP 1 Compose Your Own Season
by Concert Select at least THREE concerts from the options below
ZIMMERLI SERIES # OF SEATS GOLD S I LV E R B R ON Z E SERIES TOTAL
Sept. 18 | Radiant
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 Adult x o $41 o $32 o $23 = $
Adult x o $50 o $41 o $32 = $
Oct. 30-31 | Magical
The Music of John Williams CHECK ONE TO SELECT YOUR JOHN WILLIAMS PERFORMANCE
o 7PM Saturday o 2PM Sunday
Adult x o $35 o $35 o $35 = $
Dec. 10-12 | Whimsical
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker CHECK ONE TO SELECT YOUR NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE
o 7PM Friday o 3PM Saturday o 7PM Saturday o 3PM Sunday
Mar. 5 | Carefree
Mozart: Violin Concert No. 3 Adult x o $41 o $32 o $23 = $
Apr. 23 | Epic
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 Adult x o $41 o $32 o $23 = $
ESPRESSO SERIES # OF SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION SERIES TOTAL
Oct. 1 | Cheeky
Comedy of Chaplin & Keaton Adult x o $23 = $
Nov. 19 | Energized
New Music for Cello Adult x o $23 = $
Feb. 18 | Awakened
Classical Music Influencers Adult x o $23 = $
Mar. 18 | Nostalgic
Classic TV Theme Songs Adult x o $23 = $
BLUEGRASS SPARTANBURG # OF SEATS GOLD S I LV E R SERIES TOTAL
Oct. 16 | Sam Bush Adult x o $50 o $36 = $
Dec. 3 | Waybacks Adult x o $36 o $27 = $
Feb. 5 | Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Adult x o $36 o $27 = $
Apr. 28 | Darin & Brooke Aldridge Adult x o $36 o $27 = $
STEP 2 Add It Up & Total for all Packages $
Add a Donation $12
Box Office Processing Fee $
Donor Levels Tax-Deductible Donation $
Member Patron
$50 − $149 $150 − $499
Fellow Musician
$500 − $999
Principal*
$1,000 − $2,499
*Sponsors a Musician for the Season
Grand Total $
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Kayoko Dan
Guest conducting Radiant
inspired by
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major
see page 4
LEARN MORE
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Roger Kalia
Guest conducting Magical
inspired by
The Music of John Williams
see page 5
LEARN MORE
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Geneviève Leclair
Guest conducting Whimsical
inspired by
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker
see page 6
LEARN MORE
my.sphil.org/Genevieve
Kelly Corcoran
Guest conducting Carefree
inspired by
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major
see page 7
LEARN MORE
my.sphil.org/Kelly
John Young Shik Concklin
Guest conducting Epic
inspired by
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan”
see page 8
LEARN MORE
my.sphil.org/John
13ESPRESSO SERIES
now feeling
Cheeky
inspired by
Chaplin & Keaton’s Classic Comedy
Friday Tickets
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Oct 1, 2021 $25
@ 6:30 PM
It’s a silent-movie double feature that will have you laughing out loud and maybe even feeling a
bit witty yourself. Enjoy Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp, featuring his most memorable character,
and Buster Keaton’s slap-stick romp One Week, each with live accompaniment by our chamber
musicians. Bowler hat and spats optional.
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Energized
inspired by
Music For Electric Cellos
Friday Tickets
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Nov 19, 2021 $25
@ 6:30 PM
If your motivational playlist went classical, this program would be it. This concert is designed to lift
your spirit and add thrilling new energy to your life while thoroughly exploring the expressive range
of the cello - both acoustic and electric. Enjoy a thrilling combination of contemporary and familiar
works from composers such as Philip Glass, Gioachino Rossini, and Spartanburg’s own John Moody.
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The Chapman Cultural Center
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Awakened
inspired by
Classical Music’s Original Influencers
Friday Tickets
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Feb 18, 2022 $25
@ 6:30 PM
Influencers aren’t just on social media telling people what to buy. In classical music, the original
influencers were named Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven and their mastery continues to inspire
composers even today. Join us for a musical exploration of new and familiar composers, and the
spark that ignited their creativity. Who knows, maybe one piece will inspire your own muse.
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Nostalgic
inspired by
Popular TV Theme Songs
Friday Tickets
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Mar 18, 2022 $25
@ 6:30 PM
From the first tinkling piano notes of a classic 80’s sitcom, to the sweeping strings of Netflix’s most
recent hit - classical music is at the center of many of television’s most memorable themes. Brought
to life by your Spartanburg Philharmonic chamber ensemble, each piece pulled from the small
screen will have you feeling lighthearted and a bit nostalgic.
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Sam Bush Band
Saturday Tickets
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Oct 16, 2021 $40 - $55
@ 8:00 PM @ Twichell Auditorium
Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and father of progressive Bluegrass, the legendary Sam Bush is
heading to Spartanburg. Since his first fiddle award at age 15, Sam hasn’t stopped jamming,
winning multiple GRAMMY awards and garnering even more recognition from the Americana Music
Association and International Bluegrass Music Association. This concert promises to be a sellout
because, after all, there is only ONE Sam Bush.
The Waybacks
Friday Tickets
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Dec 3, 2021 $30 - $40
@ 8:00 PM @ Twichell Auditorium
Merlefest fan-favorite, The Waybacks, are bringing their unique blend of bluegrass to Spartanburg.
The four-piece draws freely from the old school and the old world, but the Waybacks are no
throwback. They are storytellers and instrumental improvisers with a powerful sound, even drawing
the attention of legend Sam Bush who played mandolin on their 2008 hit Loaded. The Waybacks
don’t frequently travel to the East Coast to play, so don’t miss the chance to see them LIVE.
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Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
Saturday Tickets
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Feb 5, 2022 $30 - $40
@ 8:00 PM @ Chapman Cultural Center
Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a
Tennessee-born guitar prodigy who made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 11, and you
have Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley. A full-on, powerhouse acoustic duo that has electrified the
bluegrass music scene. This duo is known for their white-hot picking, killer vocals, and world-class
performances, all of which promise to light up the Bluegrass Spartanburg stage.
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Thursday Tickets
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April 28, 2022 $30 - $40
@ 8:00 PM @ Chapman Cultural Center
Husband and wife Darin and Brooke Aldridge are the darlings of the acoustic music scene. Both are
highly acclaimed vocalists in their own right, with Brooke being the 4-time reigning IBMA Female
Vocalist of the Year. This sweetheart duo combines rich harmonies with impeccable musicianship,
creating an unmistakable sound that has made them one of the hottest acts around. Throw in an
equally fantastic band of pickers, and you’ve got one can’t miss concert.
tickets: my.sphil.org/events or call: (864) 583-2776 17YOUTH ORCHESTRA
The Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth
Orchestra programs provide beginning and
advanced musical training for instrumental
students in Spartanburg, SC and surrounding
areas. The Senior Youth Orchestra serves
all musicians in Grades 9-12 and the
Junior Youth Orchestra is open to string
students Grades 6-8. Support the future
of Spartanburg’s musical legacy with a
subscription to all three of this season’s
exciting concerts.
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Twichell Auditorium at the
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2021/22 Concerts Sundays @ 3:00 PM
now feeling Tickets
Oct. 24, 2021 Courageous $5 - $10
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Feb. 6, 2022 Tenacious
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Apr. 24, 2022 Accomplished
tickets: my.sphil.org/events or call: (864) 596-9724 19Our Venues
Twichell Auditorium | Converse College
580 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC
Chapman Cultural Center
200 East Saint John St., Spartanburg, SC
Our Offices
Spartanburg Philharmonic
200 East Saint John St., Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 948-9020
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