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70th anniversary concert season

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At the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, it’s all about the music; it always has been. This season, for our 70th anniversary, we celebrate a potent continuum of superb music, from the early days of our founding, growth with support from our community, and the ongoing development of the orchestra into the 21st century. Did you know the Niagara Symphony Orchestra is the oldest cultural organization in the entire region? I have planned a season-long party and you’re invited!

All of us at the NSO are proud of our commitment to introducing Canadian works to you, our audience. What better time to further delve into the rich cultural resources Canada offers than during our Sesquicentennial festivities? All our guest artists this year are Canadian We explore our nation’s unique voice with composers and songwriters of boundless passion; and of course, the musicians of the NSO are right where they should be in this special year: front and centre!

This season offers something for all, from an outstanding Masterworks series to POPS! and Classical Family concerts.

Masterworks series concerts explore the breadth and depth of treasures of the orchestral repertoire, with notable guest artists and the return of Principal Guest Conductor Aisslinn Nosky. Engaging POPS! concerts showcase the lighter side of the NSO, in a salute to Canadian music with Eleanor McCain, a tribute to Arthur Fiedler, Sarah Slean’s fresh take on Broadway classics and a traditional holiday house party to brighten your December. Classical Family concerts share the delight of great music with kids of all ages. Read on for more details of this 70th anniversary season!

The final concert of this anniversary season brings my time at the NSO full circle. As both celebration and legacy, I am proud to begin a new symphony cycle exploring the great works of Jean Sibelius; I first stepped in front of Niagara audiences conducting Sibelius eight years ago. In this, our 70th season, the NSO acknowledges its vital role in the development of Niagara’s artistic landscape and takes an unequivocal step toward a progressive future in which Niagara’s orchestra continues as a cultural progenitor, a leader in the revitalization of the city and region.

On behalf of all of us at the NSO, I invite you to join our 70th anniversary party, and experience a notable season of outstanding guest artists and splendid music. Don’t miss this extraordinary season of remembrance and celebration, stellar artists, stirring music and the launch of the Sibelius cycle. Together we will honour the past and anticipate our future, bursting with momentous possibilities for the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Seventy years later, it’s still all about the music!

Canadian Musician

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NSO!

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MASTERWORKS 1

CONTINUUMSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 2:30PM

Stewart Goodyear, piano Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Tse Remembrances

Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2

Bartok Concerto for Orchestra

Our past is overture to a glorious future. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2017-18, the NSO honours a vibrant history while embarking on our next decades with renewed passion and commitment to the Niagara community. To launch this exceptional season, the NSO presents audience favourite Stewart Goodyear, the NSO’s first Artist in Residence, and evokes the nuance and endurance of memory with seminal works by Brahms, Bartok and Remembrances by Canadian composer Roydon Tse.

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MASTERWORKS 2

WISH LISTSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 7:30PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 2:30PM

CAIRNS HALL

Aisslinn Nosky, conductor & violin

Vivaldi The Four Seasons*

Beethoven Symphony No. 7**

“Wish I may, wish I might”… what better way to welcome back our popular Principal Guest Conductor Aisslinn Nosky than with a concert of her favourites! Separated on the musical continuum by nearly 100 years, the Baroque classic by Vivaldi drives us forward to one of Beethoven’s most exuberant symphonies. Aisslinn Nosky will conduct from the violin — this concert is a wish come true for all, one more reason to celebrate!

* first played in the NSO’s 2010-11 season** first played in the NSO’s 1978-79 season

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CON DANZASUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2017 2:30PM

Ken Meyer, guitar Steven Thachuk, guitar Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Argento Valentino Dances

Castelnuovo-Tedesco Concerto for 2 Guitars

Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet, opus 64* (suite from the ballet, compiled by Bradley Thachuk)

Immerse your senses in symphonic luxury. Revel in lush music and compelling dance rhythms, the essence of sultry tangos danced under a smoldering sky; thrill to the Meyer-Thachuk Guitar Duo’s mesmerizing interpretation of a classic by guitar master Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Prokofiev’s fervent retelling of the world’s best-known tale of love and loss will sweep you off your feet. Everything is better “con danza” — with the dance!

*first played in the NSO’s 1987-88 season

MASTERWORKS 4

HONEY AND RUESATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 7:30PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018 2:30PM

CAIRNS HALL

Claire de Sévigné, soprano Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Wagner Siegfried Idyll*

Previn Honey and Rue Toni Morrison, text

Ravel Mother Goose (complete ballet)**

All great artists push past traditional boundaries, sweeping us along with them. Wagner wrote a tender pastoral, an intimate gift for his wife; Ravel coloured the familiar delights of childhood with a gentle intimation of melancholy. In Honey and Rue, André Previn and Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison created a contemporary song cycle of desire, sacrifice and resolution that speaks to us all. The NSO welcomes Canadian coloratura Claire de Sévigné, who adds her expressive voice to this unforgettable work.

*first played in the NSO’s 1979-80 season **first played in the NSO’s 1982-83 season

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NORDIC IMPRESSIONSSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 2:30PM

Anna Norris, bassoon Matthew Kraemer, guest conductor

Sibelius Finlandia*

Williams The Five Sacred Trees: Concerto for Bassoon

Nielsen Symphony No. 4 The Inextinguishable

Distinctive, evocative, cool in nature and expression, the music of the north reflects the character of the landscape and its peoples. Undaunted, inspired by the fierce beauty of their homelands, both Sibelius and Nielsen are unique, entirely of their time and place. The NSO proudly features Principal Bassoon Anna Norris in John William’s orchestral foray into Celtic mystery and mythology, and welcomes Guest Conductor Matthew Kraemer.

*first played in the NSO’s 1968-69 season

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MASTERWORKS 6

FIRES OF CREATIONSUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018 2:30PM

Bryan Cheng, cello Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Estacio Light Eternal*

Elgar Cello Concerto**

Shostakovich Symphony No. 5***

Forged in the crucible of war, transcending oppression, the creative human spirit emerges triumphant in the music of this concert. Elgar’s lyrical, contemplative concerto stands as an ardent repudiation of war; tyranny made Shostakovich ever more inventive. Never has the power of creation shone more brightly than in the face of adversity. On this powerful concert we feature one of Canada’s brightest emerging performers, Bryan Cheng, and NSO favourite, composer John Estacio.

*first played in the NSO’s 2012-13 season**first played in the NSO’s 2008-09 season***first played in the NSO’s 1990-91 season

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MASTERWORKS 7

FULL CIRCLESUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 2:30PM

Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Sibelius Symphony No. 1*

Symphony No. 2**

Current NSO Music Director Bradley Thachuk was introduced to Niagara audiences in the 2009-2010 season, conducting Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2! After eight memorable seasons on the podium, Maestro Thachuk commemorates the NSO’s 70th anniversary with the launch of a new Sibelius symphony cycle with that same work, one that has special meaning for him. A stirring conclusion to our anniversary season, this concert and the new symphony cycle propel the orchestra toward an exhilarating future.

*first played in the NSO’s 2006-07 season**first played in the NSO’s 1981-82 season

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POPS! 1

TRUE NORTH: THE CANADIAN SONGBOOKSATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 7:30PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 2:30PM

Eleanor McCain, vocalist Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Cohen, Arden, Mitchell, Tyson, Adams, Young, McLachlan, Lightfoot — what riches! Across the country, across decades, great Canadian artists distill the essence of this country, filtered through individual experience and genius. Their iconic music and poetic lyrics sweep you on a journey from sea to sea to sea, exploring the cultural depth and diversity of our nation. With this first POPS! concert, the NSO reaffirms our dedication to Canadian talent — Happy Birthday Canada!

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POPS! 2

ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE — A HOLIDAY WASSAIL!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 2:30PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 7:30PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017 2:30PM

Colin Anthes, director Laura Secord S.S. Concert Choir Bradley Thachuk, conductor

It’s a holiday house party and the doors are wide open just for you! NSO’s friends and family gather for a traditional festive celebration — a wassail — with seasonal music and guests from across Niagara and beyond. What visions dance in your head? Hot chocolate, warm mittens, family ‘round the table, maybe even sugarplums? No Grinches here, the Niagara Symphony’s POPS! house party will put everyone in the holiday spirit!

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WHO PUT THE POP IN POPULAR?SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 7:30PM SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018 2:30PM

Proudly featuring the musicians of the NSO and a special side-by-side performance with musicians of the NYO

Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Arthur Fiedler, of course! The NSO pays jubilant tribute to the legendary Boston Pops conductor who “unstuffed” orchestral music. Fiedler championed light classics, operetta, and popular songs, introducing such whimsical novelties as The Typewriter and The Syncopated Clock. This is music for everyone, and everyone’s music, guaranteed to raise a smile as we hark back to the charming birth of the Pops tradition. Proudly showcasing members of the Niagara Youth Orchestra in a “side-by-side” with the NSO.

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BROADWAY REIMAGINEDSATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 7:30PM SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018 2:30PM

Sarah Slean, vocalist Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Canada’s famed songstress Sarah Slean makes a welcome return to Niagara, bringing her own unique take on the very best of Broadway hits. The stage is indeed a world of entertainment… from saucy cabaret to musical theatre, Leonard Bernstein classics or a bit of jazz just for the spice of it. This gifted artist layers these familiar gems with her own perspective and superlative voice, offering us Broadway Reimagined.

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CLASSICAL FAMILY 1

SPOOKTACULARSATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 2:30PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 2:30PM

CAIRNS HALL

Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Look out… there are “ghoulies and ghosties and crickety little beasties, and things that go bump in the night”! Spooktacular is a Hallowe’en-themed musical extravaganza — could something jump out from behind the tuba? What’s that lurking among the cellos? Children of all ages love the delicious trepidation of the spookiest time of year — join us in costume and get in on the fun!

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CLASSICAL FAMILY 2

FUN WITH FABLES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018 2:30PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 2:30PM

CAIRNS HALL

Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Maltz Aesop’s Fables

Dorff Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Woods The Ugly Duckling

Fables, fiction and fairy tales – what could be more fun?! Gather round for this charming symphonic story-time and enjoy the inspiring tale of The Ugly Duckling retold with Ken Wood’s original music, and a contemporary twist on Goldilocks and her unexpected visit. Cheer on the age-old cunning of the Tortoise, the Fox and the Grasshopper, stars of Aesop’s beloved Fables. It’s an irresistible combination: compelling stories, fabulous music and children!

illustration by Wanda Sobieska

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CLASSICAL FAMILY 3

PLAYTIME!SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 2:30PM SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 2:30PM

CAIRNS HALL

Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Stevenson Compose Yourself*

Mozart, L. Toy Symphony

The most fun you will ever have with a symphony orchestra. The audience decides who plays what in our interactive “Compose Yourself” presentation — no two performances are ever alike. Then sit back and watch NSO musicians have a blast as they let all their sillies out in Papa Mozart’s Toy Symphony. It’s downright preposterous what they use to make music — you’ll never look at an egg beater the same way again!

*first played in the NSO’s 2014-15 season

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It all started in May, 1948, and now here we are, in our 70th season, with decades of glorious history on view! We are thrilled to share memories of the last 70 years of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra with you in several ways. Explore our photo retrospective in the upper lobby of Partridge Hall, on display throughout our 70th anniversary season, produced with the assistance of the City of St. Catharines. For more photos, stories and fascinating memories from musicians, conductors and patrons, go online to our Virtual Museum of Canada Community Memories site. Thanks to funding from the VMC, the NSO has a national platform celebrating this landmark season! Visit: virtualmuseum.ca/virtual-exhibits/type/community-memories/ For a lasting keepsake documenting the NSO’s first 70 years, watch for the publication launch of a handsome commemorative book in January, 2018. The NSO thanks our generous partners and donors to these enormous projects, and acknowledges the remarkable contribution of Community Memories Project Coordinator Sarah Kukoly.

70 YEARS OF THE NIAGARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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MASTERWORKS SERIES M1 CONTINUUM Sunday, September 24, 2017, 2:30PM

M2 WISH LIST CAIRNS HALL

Saturday, November 4, 2017, 7:30PM

Sunday, November 5, 2017, 2:30PM

M3 CON DANZA Sunday, November 26, 2017, 2:30PM

M4 HONEY AND RUE CAIRNS HALL

Saturday, January 20, 2018, 7:30PM

Sunday, January 21, 2018, 2:30PM

M5 NORDIC IMPRESSIONS Sunday, February 25, 2018, 2:30PM

M6 FIRES OF CREATION Sunday, April 15, 2018, 2:30PM

M7 FULL CIRCLE Sunday, May 20, 2018, 2:30 PM

POPS! SERIES P1 TRUE NORTH: THE CANADIAN SONGBOOK Saturday, October 21, 2017, 7:30PM

Sunday, October 22, 2017, 2:30PM

P2 ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE – A HOLIDAY WASSAIL! Saturday, December 9, 2017, 2:30PM

Saturday, December 9, 2017, 7:30PM

Sunday, December 10, 2017, 2:30PM

P3 WHO PUT THE POP IN POPULAR? Saturday, March 10, 2018, 7:30PM

Sunday, March 11, 2018, 2:30PM

P4 BROADWAY REIMAGINED Saturday, April 21, 2018, 7:30PM

Sunday, April 22, 2018, 2:30PM

CLASSICAL FAMILY SERIES CF1 SPOOKTACULAR! CAIRNS HALL

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Sunday, October 29, 2017, 2:30PM

CF2 FUN WITH FABLES CAIRNS HALL

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Sunday, February 4, 2018, 2:30PM

CF3 PLAYTIME! CAIRNS HALL

Saturday, May 5, 2018, 2:30PM

Sunday, May 6, 2018, 2:30PM

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