Remembering Maestro Gerhardt Zimmermann
Memorial Concert & Campaign

Maestro Gerhardt Zimmermann Memorial Fund

We will use the proceeds from this concert to establish and kick-start the Maestro Gerhardt Zimmermann Endowment Fund, which will be used to support the MasterWorks series. Dividends received from this fund will sponsor a MasterWorks concert every season in perpetuity under Gerhardt’s name. The conclusion of the campaign will unveil a “Legacy Wall” within the lobby of the Zimmermann Symphony Center, which will feature portraits of and excerpts regarding prominent figures throughout the CSO’s history, all of which will surround Gerhardt. To begin contributing to this campaign, please click the link below. All donors will be recognized on the wall.

MEMORIAL CAMPAIGN PROGRESS | CURRENT RAISED = $59,470 (24%)

$250,000

Plans for next season

The upcoming 2023-2024 season is the final set of concerts programmed entirely by Gerhardt. We will honor him with the music he chose and have a moment of silence for him before every concert. Contributions to the Maestro Gerhardt Zimmermann Endowment Fund will be collected all season-long, the progress of which we will share with the public in real-time above. This page will be updated periodically with testimonials, a timeline of his life and career, photos, videos, campaign progress, and more.

All Tickets: $15
Additional donations are encouraged and will be used to kickstart the Gerhardt Zimmermann Memorial Campaign. All gifts will be recognized on the Legacy Wall being constructed at its conclusion.

CONTACT
(330)452-2094
boxoffice@cantonsymphony.org

DESCRIPTION

This concert will be entirely dedicated to Gerhardt’s legacy. We will perform his favorite pieces and have them conducted by friends and colleagues who are able to join us. It will feature the full orchestra and images from his life will be projected on stage. Part of this celebration will include testimonials from all who shared with us during this difficult time. If you have yet to share with us, please email boxoffice@cantonsymphony.org to be included.

Presenting Sponsors:

Bill and Pearl Lemmon
Robert Leibensperger

PARKING MAP

Program

FIRST HALF

Rienzi Overture…………………………………………………………..Richard Wagner
Stefan Sanders, conducting

Piano Concerto No. 1, Mvmt 2…………………………..Johannes Brahms
Norman Krieger, piano
JoAnn Falletta, conducting

Dancing Wheels:  Symphony No. 5, Mvmt 4………………Gustav Mahler
Video of 2015 performance and speech from Mary Fletcher, President/Founding Artistic Director of The Dancing Wheels.

Vergnügungszug, Op.281……………………………………..Johann Strauss Jr.
John Vincent Russo, conducting

Theme to ‘Schindler’s List‘………………………………………John Williams
Nathan Olson, violin
Stefan Sanders, conducting

SECOND HALF

Die Fledermaus Overture…………………………………..Johann Strauss Jr.
John Vincent Russo, conducting

Symphony No. 4,  Mvmt 4……………………………………………..Gustav Mahler
Jacqueline Culpepper, soprano
JoAnn Falletta, conducting

RONDO IN A MAJOR…………………………………….Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sara Davis Buechner, piano
Peter Stafford Wilson, conducting

Symphony No. 5, Mvmt 2…………………………….Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Wesley Schulz, conducting

Symphony No. 7, Mvmt 4………………………………..Ludwig van Beethoven
Matthew Jenkins Jaroszewicz, conducting

THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU……………………………..Arr. Peter Lutkin
Douglas Beery, conducting

Nimrod from Enigma Variations……………………………………………………………………………..Edward Elgar
Wesley Schulz, conducting

Guest Conductors

JoAnn Falletta

Photo: Heather Bellini

Stefan Sanders

John Vincent Russo

Peter Stafford Wilson

Wesley Schulz

Matthew Jenkins Jaroszewicz

Guest Artists

Nathan Olson, Violin


Norman Krieger, Piano

Photo: Christian Steiner

Jacquelyn Culpepper, Soprano

Sara Davis Buechner, Piano

Canton Symphony Chorus

Dancing Wheels