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2014/15CONCERT SEASON

Bradley Thachuk, Music Director

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Masterworks 1: Fantastique! Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.

Goodyear Fruits of the Harvest Grieg Piano Concerto Anastasia Rizikov, piano Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

Our 67th season opens with a cornucopia of symphonic delights! Pianist and Composer Stewart Goodyear makes a welcome return to the NSO stage. We showcase the incredibly poised, 15-year old international sensation, Canadian-born Anastasia Rizikov, and a sparkling tale of creative imagination is très Fantastique!

Masterworks 2: Will to Live Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Kenneth Woods, guest conductor

Ullmann Chamber Symphony, op. 46a

Britten Serenade for Tenor, Strings and Horn Lawrence Wiliford, tenor Austin Hitchcock, horn

Beethoven Symphony No. 4

Night’s darkest hour holds the fragile promise of light. Written in the 1940’s, these works by Ullmann and Britten transcend the heartbreak of war with the unwavering, life-affirming power of music. Fresh and spontaneous, Beethoven’s often-neglected 4th Symphony recommits us to the supremacy of joy.

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Anastasia Rizikov

Masterworks 3: Apotheosis Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.

Richardson The World Remembers (Niagara premiere) with Chorus

Vaughan Williams Lark Ascending Atis Bankas, violin

Vaughan Williams Flos Campi Derek Reeves, viola

with Chorus

Mozart Sinfonia Concertante Atis Bankas, violin,

Derek Reeves, viola

Apotheosis: a perfect form or glorified ideal. The NSO is honoured to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I with “The World Remembers”, featuring stunning poetry by soldiers from both sides of the front line. We also welcome featured artists Atis Bankas, Derek Reeves and Choralis Camerata.

Masterworks 4: Simple Gifts Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.Lau Sea of Blossoms

Copland Appalachian Spring

Haydn Symphony No. 104, “The London Symphony”

This mesmerizing concert fills audience hearts and minds with the simple gift of music. “Appalachian Spring” balances brash frontier energy with the reflective grace of a familiar Shaker melody. Haydn’s last major work – his astonishing 104th symphony – resounds with classical-era majesty.

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Derek Reeves

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SMasterworks 5: Beethoven & the Baroness – Ending on a High C! Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.

Beethoven Egmont Overture

Hatzis Lamento Sarah Slean, vocals

Beethoven Symphony No. 5

Years of electrifying performances at Brock University’s Sean O’Sullivan Theatre culminate in a spectacular final concert, featuring the graceful vocal stylings of Sarah Slean and Beethoven’s mighty Fifth Symphony! After ending on this high note, the NSO moves to its new home at Partridge Hall, Performing Arts Centre, in the fall of 2015. Be a part of history – don’t miss this unforgettable concert!

‘Next’ Gen 1: It’s OUR Game! Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. The Hockey Sweater and other Winter Tales

“The winters of my childhood were long, long seasons. We lived in three places—the school, the church and the skating rink—but our real life was on the skating rink.” Roch Carrier’s beloved fable captures a child’s passion for “our game”.

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‘Next’ Gen 2: Carnival of the Animals Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Carnival of the Animals and Compose Yourself!

Animals in the whimsical verses by Odgen Nash spring to musical life in Carnival of the Animals; it’s all about the instruments in this captivating afternoon concert that will delight the young – and young-at-heart!

‘Next’ Gen 3: Beethoven Lives Upstairs Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.

Beethoven Lives Upstairs tells the story of young Christoph as he develops a unique relationship with his family’s startling new upstairs tenant: Ludwig von Beethoven. Experience the wonder and intimacy of this reimagined tale of musical genius.

* Presented by permission of Classical Kids Music Education based on the award-winning audio story Beethoven Lives Upstairs, copyright. All right reserved.

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POPS! 1: Hallelujah Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.

A Night of Leonard Cohen, Patricia O’Callaghan, vocals

This exciting performance sees poignant works by Canada’s most iconic poet and balladeer interpreted by elegant vocalist Patricia O’Callaghan with the NSO. Our POPS! Series opens with a rousing Hallelujah!

Patricia O’Callaghan

POPS! 2: Home for the Holidays Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.

It wouldn’t be the holidays without the familiar sounds of this enchanting season! The NSO’s annual holiday concert tradition conjures up sweet sugar plums and the blessed peace of a starlit winter night. Regardless of where you grew up, this performance will make you feel like you are Home for the Holidays!

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Joey DeBenedetto and friends

POPS! 3: Dancing Queen! Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.

The Music of ABBA, with the Jeans ‘n Classics Band

ABBA’s music, the NSO, and the energetic Jeans ‘n Classics band merge in one not-to-be-missed explosion of musical nostalgia. Take a chance on this one; we dare you to stay in your seat during this exhilaratingly feel-good concert!

POPS! 4: “The Very Model”. . . of Gilbert and Sullivan!Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.

The NSO brings you a delicious sampling of the pair’s most sparkling songs with “The Very Model” . . . of Gilbert and Sullivan! As their famous saying goes, “make the most of fleeting leisure” and join the NSO for some unabashed fun featuring many of the Region’s Municipal Mayors!

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Welcome to the NSO’s 14-15 Concert Season — a season full of emotion both artistically and historically, as we bid farewell to Brock University and eagerly await our move to Partridge Hall in the new Performing Arts Centre. Expectations will be high as we take to a venue that will markedly increase our visibility in the Region, and the added capacity and stage space will allow us to move our repertoire towards larger works. As an ensemble we quickly need to familiarize ourselves with how our ‘personality’ can be imprinted on these pieces and our new home.

The works we’ve selected for the 2014/15 season reflect the steady advancement of our core, and my belief that our audience is increasingly comfortable with the more adventurous programming. That being said, it must be noted that every ‘risk’ we take is carefully balanced to ensure that important, possibly unfamiliar works, are presented alongside those that relate back to the standard repertoire. Last year’s successful presentation of Suk’s Fairy Tale encouraged my resolve that the direction in programming is being met favorably by YOU. I cherish the ideas you have presented to me along the way.

A community and its culture go hand in hand. When the NSO makes its move to Partridge Hall, the orchestra will not only be part of this cultural and perceptual shift, we will make the trip down the hill together into St. Catharines’ revitalised and thriving downtown.

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