Today's concert is made possible in part by the generosity of the UNR School of Music
Music Director Kelly Kuo
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photo by Jiyang Chen
Assistant Conductor Sara Aldana
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photo by Stuart Murtland
The Reno Chamber Orchestra is supported in part by the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency
Guest Artist
CHELSEA GUO
Sponsored by Jennifer Smith & John Thayer
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REPERTOIRE
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414
W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)
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I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegretto
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Chelsea Guo, Piano
Intermission ​
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Symphony No. 4 in G Major (arr. Simon)
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
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I. Bedächtig; nicht eilen
II. In gemächlicher Bewegung; ohne Hast
III. Ruhevoll
IV. Sehr behaglich
Chelsea Guo, Soprano
TODAYS PERFORMERS
Kelly Kuo, Conductor 
Elizabeth & Gilbert Lenz Podium
Sara Aldana, Assistant Conductor 
Chelsea Guo, Piano and Soprano
 
First Violin
Ruth Lenz*, Concertmaster
A friend of Ruth Lenz & the RCO
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Second Violins 
Margeaux Maloney*, Associate Concertmaster 
Walter L. Dillard Memorial Chair
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Viola 
Dustin Budish*, Principal
Marsha Cohen Memorial Chair 
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Cello
Peter Lenz*, Principal
A friend of Peter Lenz 
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Bass
Scott Faulkner*, Principal 
Gail & Jack McAllister Chair
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Flute
Kasumi Leonard
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Oboe
Noah Breneman*, Principal
Dale Roberts Memorial Chair
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Clarinet
Karl Busch*, Principal
Marshall & Patricia Postman Chair
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Bassoon
Dylan Neff*, Principal
Jimmie's Chair
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Horn
John Lenz*, Principal
Remembering Jim Whipp
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Keyboard
James Winn*, Principal 
Remembering Vahe Khochayan
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Harmonium
Jeff DePaoli
Percussion
Dominic Grande*, Principal
Kris & Pat Ellingsworth Chair
Carol Nelson
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* denotes RCO Contract Musician
Concert, piece and soloist sponsorships are available for the season, and the Nevada Chamber Music Festival. Email eloftus@renochamberorchestra.org if you're interested in becoming a sponsor.
The RCO's community engagement programs are made possible by a grant from The City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission
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Program Notes
by Chris Morrison
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