411 111111.0111111.1111111111111P' Meet `The Max' Opening Events DSO celebrates the opening of its new music and education complex. The central inaugural events for the Max M. Fisher Music Center are listed below: New Energy SUZANNE CHESSLER "There's a new energy in the building," says Dan Ginis of Farmington Hills, who joined the symphony as vice president for develop- ment and major gifts three months ago after serving as campaign manager for the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. "The amenities, conveniences and beauty are appreciated by both sym- phony loyalists and people looking for a new range of entertainment. I've been told by longtime symphony sup- porters that the elevators alone will mean they can attend more concerts." The Max, which will be dedicated 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, contains new per- formance spaces that will allow for more diverse pro- gramming, an education wing to bring music to larger numbers of people and The renovated multi-use sections to accom- space's first modate civic events, private soloist, violinist celebrations and corporate Itzhak gatherings. Perlman, helps Daniel Hope, who made inaugurate his United States debut play- "The Max" on ing with the DSO earlier this Oct. //. year, is returning to Orchestra Hall Wednesday evening, Oct. 15. "I am honored and delighted to be part of Special to the Jewish News 117 hatever your taste in music — the classics, jazz, vintage Motown — you will be able to savor it as metro Detroit celebrates the opening of the Max M. Fisher Music Center, known as "The Max." The $60-million complex, enhancing the facilities of Orchestra Hall with additional performance and education space, will be showcased throughout October as members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra appear with stellar guest artists and attend programs that invite the community to share in the inaugural festivities. Some events are family-friendly and open to the public at no charge. Others ask usual concert prices. The opening gala also serves as a fund-raising initiative. Among the performers are internationally known Jewish musicians, such as violinist Itzhak Perlman who'll appear in concert with the DSO in Orchestra Hall, and violinist Daniel Hope and pianist Yefim Bronfman, who'll appear with smaller ensembles in the more intimate "Music Box" space (Bronfman also will appear with the DSO at Orchestra Hall). Jewish representation also will be present as Max Fisher and Marilyn Pincus are honored for their donations, and DSO board mem- bers gauge reactions and look to the future. `THE MAX' on page 70 Saturday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m.: Opening Night Concert and Gala Celebration with Neemi Jarvi conducting the DSO and Itzhak Perlman on violin, in Orchestra Hall Sunday, Oct 12, at 7 p.m.: Motown at the Max, with Smokey Robinson and Thomas Wilkins conducting the DSO, in Orchestra Hall Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m.: Inaugural Chamber Recital with Daniel Hope on violin, Gaura.v Mazumdar on sitar, Shyam Moham on tabla, with the Beaux Arts Trio, eighth blackbird and members of the DSO, in the Music Box Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m.: — Oscar Peterson and Branford Marsalis perform in a Paradise Jazz Series concert (the DS() does not appear at this perform- ance), in Orchestra Hall Thursday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 17, at 10:45 and 9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8:30 p.m.: "Raise the Roof" classical program with Neeme Jarvi conducting three DSO-commissioned works and James Carter on saxophones, in Orchestra Hall Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a..m.-midnight; and Sunday, Oct. 19, noon-8 p.m.: Marshall Field's "Day of Music at the Max," featuring a free indoor music festival open to the public, with different music — including jazz, folk, classical, R&B and more -- on various stages and tours of the new facili- ties Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m.: Grand Rapids Symphony, conduct- ed by David Lackington, performs a free concert open to the public (tickets required), in Orchestra Hall Thursday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m.: Pianist Yefin Bronfi -nan joins DSO Concertmaster Emmanuelle I3oisvert and Principal Cellist Robert deMaine for a chamber music performance, in the Music Box Friday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25, at 8:30 p.m.; Stmday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m.: Yefim Bronfman joins the DSO in a concert featuring his performance of R. Strauss' autobiographical tone poem, Ein Heldenleben ("A Hero's Life"), in Orchestra Hall Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31, at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1, at 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m.: The DSO, conducted by Michael Krajewski, performs a Pops Series concert featuring "Classics of the Silver Screen," in Orchestra Hall Tickets to inaugural events ($15-$110) are available by calling (313) 576 5111 or going to the Web site at vvww.detroitsymphony.com . Opening Night Gala tickets ($225-$2,500) are available by calling (313) 576-5100. - A rendering of the $60-million, 135,000 square foot Max M Fisher Music Center - - jA 10/3 2003 69