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20|21 SEASONANDREI FEHER, MUSIC DIRECTOR
TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto
THE MUSIC OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, EmperorTROUPE VERTIGO
MAHLER Symphony No. 2, Resurrection
THE WIZARD OF OZ Film with Orchestra
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" I feel privileged to be part of the KWS and this community, and I look forward to sharing every note with you this season." — MUSIC DIRECTOR ANDREI FEHER
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Elegance and EmotionCONCERT 3 A-SERIES
FRI NOV 27 8 pm SAT NOV 28 8 pm
DAVID GREILSAMMER conductor/ piano
Rameau Platée: Suite de dansesRavel Piano Concerto in G MajorMozart Overture to La Clemenza di TitoSchubert Symphony No. 4 in C minor, Tragic
A night of elegance and light- heartedness awaits in this concert of spirited works that are full of vitality. Though called Tragic, Schubert’s sublime Symphony No. 4 contains as much bubbly, youthful vigor as tragedy. Heavily influenced by jazz, Ravel’s Piano Concerto is light, fanciful, and in the spirit of Mozart, while Mozart’s overture is full of elegance and flair. Rameau’s vivid and animated suite is a far cry from the refined and poised French courtly dances of the time.
Mozart & SibeliusCONCERT 4 B-SERIES
FRI JAN 22 8 pm SAT JAN 23 8 pm
CHLOÉ VAN SOETERSTÈDE conductor LORI GEMMELL harpKAILI MAIMETS flute
Mozart Symphony No. 34 in C majorRiho Esko Maimets Commission for harp & fluteSibelius Symphony No. 1 in E minor
KWS harpist Lori Gemmel and former KWS flautist Kaili Maimets are featured in a commission by young Estonian-Canadian composer Riho Esko Maimets. Mozart’s Symphony No. 34 evokes scenes from a comic opera, while echoes of Tchaikovsky are heard in the opulent, soaring melodies of Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1. Written at the same time as Finlandia, this is his most lushly romantic symphony.
DAVID GREILSAMMER
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The Russian ConnectionCONCERT 1 A-SERIES
FRI OCT 2 8 pm SAT OCT 3 8 pm
ANDREI FEHER conductor BÉNÉDICTE LAUZIÈRE violin
Barbara Croall Megyaakwaang (In the Woods) Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D majorKalinnikov Symphony No. 1 in G minor
The 75th anniversary season opens with a celebratory commission by Barbara Croall, and a performance by KWS Concertmaster Bénédicte Lauzière of one of the best-loved violin concertos. Kalinnikov is a lesser-known Russian composer who died at an early age but deserves a place among the Russian greats. His Symphony No. 1, written at the end of the 19th century, is full of beautiful, lush melodies and robust Russian character.
Nights with Beethoven CONCERT 2 B-SERIES
FRI OCT 30 8 pm SAT OCT 31 8 pm
ANDREI FEHER conductor JULIE BOULIANNE mezzo-soprano
Duparc Aux étoilesFranck Les ÉolidesBerlioz Les nuits d’étéBeethoven Symphony No.7 in A major
On a weekend that celebrates the dark hours, this concert features works that pay homage to the night sky. The most exuberant of his symphonies, Beethoven’s visceral Symphony No. 7 has appealed to audiences since its première. A contrast between musical optimism and grave, sombre tones, it builds to the irrepressible whirling energy of the finale.
JULIE BOULIANNE
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Edwin Conducts Barber & ElgarCONCERT 7 A-SERIES
FRI APR 9 8 pm SAT APR 10 8 pm
EDWIN OUTWATER conductor OLIVER HERBERT cello
Caroline Shaw Entr’acteBarber Cello Concerto in A minorElgar Enigma Variations
Music Director Laureate Edwin Outwater returns to the KWS for a program from both sides of the Atlantic featuring contemporary young American composer Caroline Shaw, and American cellist Oliver Herbert performing Barber’s Cello Concerto, rarely performed due to its extreme technical demands. English composer Elgar’s Enigma Variations is widely believed to involve a hidden melody and has generated much speculation that has never been conclusively answered.
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Mighty MasterpiecesCONCERT 5 A-SERIES
FRI FEB 12 8 pm SAT FEB 13 8 pm
ANDREI FEHER conductor CHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN piano
Beethoven Egmont OvertureBeethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, EmperorShostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D minor
Mighty masterpieces of two famous composers dominate this program. Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto is one of the most accomplished of them all, ahead of its time with its virtuosic style and wide dynamic range. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, overcoming the oppressive confines of Stalin’s particularly toxic brand of communism, tackles all manner of human emotions with music that is deep, gripping, and ultimately uplifting.
Classical and Opulent CONCERT 6 B-SERIES
FRI MAR 5 8 pm SAT MAR 6 8 pm
ANDREI FEHER conductor MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN piano
Prokofiev Symphony No. 1 in D major, ClassicalHaydn Piano Concerto No. 11 in D majorStrauss BurleskeStrauss Death and Transfiguration
Canadian virtuoso pianist Marc-André Hamelin, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, is recognized around the world for the originality and technical proficiency of his performances. He joins the KWS for Haydn’s lively Piano Concerto No. 11 and Strauss’s witty Burleske. Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 is composed in the style of Haydn with a truly classical feel, while Strauss’s transcendent tone poem, Death and Transfiguration, explores the mystery of death and what might lie beyond.
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Mahler’s 2ndCONCERT 8 B-SERIES
FRI MAY 7 8 pm SAT MAY 8 8 pm
ANDREI FEHER conductor NATHALIE PAULIN soprano JESS DANDY alto GRAND PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
Hétu Sur les rives du Saint-MauriceMahler Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Resurrection
Music Director Andrei Feher closes the 75th anniversary season with Mahler’s magnificent and majestic Symphony No. 2. It was first performed by the KWS for the triumphant opening of the Centre in the Square on September 22, 1980 and was led by Raffi Armenian, an important figure in the history of the KWS and one of Andrei’s teachers. This symphony of epic proportions and significance is the ultimate anniversary celebration.
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20|21 SEASONEQUUS – STORY OF THE HORSE
MURDOCH MYSTERIES In Concert
THE MUSIC OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL
TROUPE VERTIGO
THORGY AND THE THORCHESTRA
THE WIZARD OF OZ Film with Orchestra
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Yuletide SpectacularCONCERT 3 A-SERIES
FRI DEC 18 8 pm SAT DEC 19 2:30 & 8 pm SUN DEC 20 2:30 pm
DANIEL BARTHOLOMEW-POYSER conductor GRAND PHILHARMONIC CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR WATERLOO REGION MASS CHOIR CAROUSEL DANCE COMPANY SEAN MENDES youth vocalist/actor
Murdoch Mysteries in ConcertCONCERT 4 B-SERIES
FRI JAN 29 8 pm SAT JAN 30 8 pm
LUCAS WALDIN conductor MURDOCH MYSTERIES CAST MEMBER host
Canada’s #1 drama comes to musical life! See Murdoch, Dr. Julia Ogden, Inspector Brackenreid, Constable George Crabtree, and the entire cast on the big screen accompanied by Robert Carli’s score performed live by the KWS in sync to one of the most beloved and musically rich episodes. Hosted by a member of the Murdoch Mysteries cast, you’ll also get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look!
KWS audience favourite Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser returns to lead Waterloo Region’s cherished holiday tradition — a spectacle of Christmas favourites, singers, dancers, choirs, and special guests. After their impressive debut on last year’s Yuletide Spectacular, the Waterloo Region Mass Choir returns with their powerful, uplifting voices together with the Grand Philharmonic Choir to spread the joy of the season.
Parade on Bourbon StreetCONCERT 1 A-SERIES
FRI SEPT 25 8 pm SAT SEPT 26 8 pm
LUCAS WALDIN conductor MICHAEL KAESHAMMER piano
Boogie down to Bourbon Street with virtuoso Canadian pianist Michael Kaeshammer and a KWS Pops favourite, conductor Lucas Waldin. Featuring New Orleans standards like The Saints Go Marching In, St. James Infirmary, and The Basin Street Blues, this program brings a fresh take to music of the Big Easy.
Equus—Story of the Horse: In Concert CONCERT 2 B-SERIES
FRI NOV 13 8 pm SAT NOV 14 8 pm
DARREN FUNG conductor NIOBE THOMPSON narrator/host GRAND PHILHARMONIC YOUTH CHOIR
From the creators of The Great Human Odyssey comes a breathtaking premiere exploring humanity’s amazing partnership with the horse, a bond 6,000 years in the making that transformed our world. This award-winning CBC-TV miniseries is brought to life on the big screen, and narrated live by anthropologist Niobe Thompson while the KWS performs the score by composer and conductor Darren Fung.
POPS SERIES 20|21
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Thorgy and the ThorchestraCONCERT 7 A-SERIES
FRI APR 23 8 pm SAT APR 24 8 pm
DANIEL BARTHOLOMEW-POYSER conductor THORGY THOR violin/viola/cello CAMERON HEIGHTS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE DANCE TEAM
The reigning Queen of Classical Music Thorgy Thor rose to fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race and now she’ll amaze you onstage with her tremendous talent. Teaming up with conductor Daniel Bartholowmew-Poyser and other special guests, she wields her outrageous fashion sense, razor-sharp wit, and virtuoso classical chops to create a thrilling, theatrical show. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and your heart will throb as Thorgy slays with song, dance, and hilarious shenanigans in this can’t-miss symphonic sensation! THORGY THOR
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Simon & GarfunkelCONCERT 5 A-SERIES
FRI FEB 26 8 pm SAT FEB 27 2:30 & 8 pm
EVAN MITCHELL conductor JIM WITTER vocals/piano
Get ready to let your hair down and kick off your shoes! After amazing audiences with his Piano Men concert, Jim Witter returns by popular demand with a brand new show featuring the music of Simon and Garfunkel. Take a musical journey through the 60s and 70s with timeless songs such as Bye Bye Love, Cecilia, Mrs. Robinson, and Slip Slidin’ Away.
JIM WITTER
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Troupe Vertigo CONCERT 6 B-SERIES
FRI MAR 26 8 pm SAT MAR 27 8 pm
ANDREI FEHER conductor TROUPE VERTIGO theatrical circus ensemble
If you loved Cirque de la Symphonie, then Troupe Vertigo is a must-see. Based in Los Angeles and formed by Cirque du Soleil alumni, Troupe Vertigo creates spellbinding performances in an eclectic mix of circus-dance-theatre that ignites the imagination where reality bends, expectations twist, and the body embraces the imagination.
“Dizzying acts defy gravity and leave its lucky audiences in awe.” —Los Angeles Times
The Wizard of Oz: Film with OrchestraCONCERT 8 B-SERIES
FRI MAY 14 8 pm SAT MAY 15 2:30 & 8 pm
SCOTT TERRELL conductor GRAND PHILHARMONIC YOUTH CHOIR
There’s no place like home…or the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony! Travel over the rainbow and follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City as this timeless classic is shown on the big screen and the KWS performs the soundtrack live. Click your ruby slippers and get ready for a magical experience!
Feelin’ Groovy
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SEASON SPECIAL!KW GleeTUE JAN 12 7:30 pm WED JAN 13 7:30 pm
TREVOR WAGLER conductorSTEVE LEHMANN KW Glee Producer & Music DirectorAMANDA KIND KW Glee Artistic Director
FEEL THE ENERGY! Waterloo Region’s famous pop choir KW Glee joins the KWS once again for two nights of singing, dancing, and high energy fun. Winners of the Show Choir Canada National Championship, KW Glee is made up of local young performers ages 9 to 19 whose incredible talent and enthusiasm for song and dance are off the charts. Don’t miss these versatile young performers live on stage with your KWS, performing everything from retro classics to today’s greatest hits!
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Yuletide SpectacularCONCERT 1
SAT DEC 19 2:30 pm SUN DEC 20 2:30 pm
DANIEL BARTHOLOMEW-POYSER conductor GRAND PHILHARMONIC CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR WATERLOO REGION MASS CHOIR CAROUSEL DANCE COMPANY SEAN MENDES youth vocalist/actor
KWS audience favourite Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser returns to lead Waterloo Region’s cherished holiday tradition — a spectacle of Christmas favourites, singers, dancers, choirs and special guests. After their impressive debut on last year’s Yuletide Spectacular, the Waterloo Region Mass Choir returns with their powerful, uplifting voices together with the Grand Philharmonic Choir to spread the joy of the season.
MATINÉE SERIES
Simon & GarfunkelCONCERT 2
SAT FEB 27 2:30 pm
EVAN MITCHELL conductor JIM WITTER vocals/piano
Get ready to let your hair down and kick off your shoes! After amazing audiences with his Piano Men concert, Jim Witter returns by popular demand with a brand new show featuring the music of Simon and Garfunkel. Take a musical journey through the 60s and 70s with timeless songs such as Bye Bye Love, Cecilia, Mrs. Robinson, and Slip Slidin’ Away.
Feelin’ Groovy
The Wizard of Oz: Film with OrchestraCONCERT 3 B-SERIES
SAT MAY 15 2:30 pm
SCOTT TERRELL conductor GRAND PHILHARMONIC YOUTH CHOIR
There’s no place like home…or the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony! Travel over the rainbow and follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City as this timeless classic is shown on the big screen and the KWS performs the soundtrack live. Click your ruby slippers and get ready for a magical experience!
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The Four Seasons of Buenos AiresCONCERT 3
WED MAR 10 WAT 8 pmFRI MAR 12 GUE 8 pm SAT MAR 13 CAM 8 pm
BÉNÉDICTE LAUZIÈRE curator / violin / leader
Vivaldi Sinfonia for Strings in G majorGrieg Holberg SuitePiazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is a staple of the Baroque repertoire. In this strings-only program curated by KWS Concertmaster Bénédicte Lauzière, discover a different take on this famous piece that tips its (tango) hat to the original.
Heart and SoulCONCERT 4
WED APR 28 WAT 8 pmFRI APR 30 GUE 8 pm SAT MAY 1 CAM 8 pm
JUNG TSAI curator/violinSIMON RIVARD conductor
Purcell Abdelazer Suite Marjan Mozetich Affairs of the Heart Purcell-Britten Chacony in G minor Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3
Explore a world of emotions through music. The story of Abdelazer inspired a range of melodies, including the theme used by Britten in his Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. The soulful violin concerto by Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich sits alongside Respighi’s sometimes wistful Ancient Airs and Dances.
JUNG TSAI
BÉNÉDICTE LAUZIÈRE
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All HaydnCONCERT 1
WED OCT 7 WAT 8 pm FRI OCT 9 GUE 8 pm SAT OCT 10 CAM 8 pm
BRUCE MCGILLIVRAY curator DAVID FALLIS conductor CATHY ANDERSON cello
Haydn Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, The PhilosopherHaydn Cello Concerto in C majorHaydn Symphony No. 44 in E minor, TrauerHaydn Symphony No. 60 in C major, Il Distratto
This all-Haydn concert explores the contributions that he made to the symphony and string quartet, showcasing some of his experiments in orchestration and talent with musical jokes.
Darkness and LightCONCERT 2
WED NOV 18 WAT 8 pmFRI NOV 20 GUE 8 pmSAT NOV 21 CAM 8 pm
ANDREI FEHER curator/conductor MEMBERS OF ELORA SINGERS
Pergolesi Stabat Mater Kelly-Marie Murphy Circadian Rhythms Haydn Symphony No. 80 in D minor
Music Director Andrei Feher shares two of his favourite pieces by Pergolesi and Haydn. The former’s plaintive, mourning quality is balanced by the playful, spring-like atmosphere of the latter.
BAROQUE & BEYOND SERIES
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Monster Mash CONCERT 1 SAT OCT 31 2:30 pm
MATTHEW JONES conductor MIKE NADAJEWSKI & GLYNIS RANNEY hosts/actors/singers GRAND PHILHARMONIC CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONTEMPORARY SCHOOL OF DANCE
This Halloween the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony is the place to be! Put on your costume and get ready to have a scary good time with Halloween-themed music, activities in the lobby, and plenty of interactive fun with actors and hosts Mike Nadajewski and Glynis Ranney.
Winter Wonderland CONCERT 2 SAT JAN 30 2:30 pm
LUCAS WALDIN conductor CONTEMPORARY SCHOOL OF DANCE
With winter weather comes music especially for the season. Hear the wintery classic The Skaters Waltz, excerpts from The Nutcracker, the traditional First Nations tale Stories From Coyote, plus selections from Disney’s Frozen that might make you want to burst into song!
Carnival of the Animals CONCERT 3 SAT MAR 27 2:30 pm
ANDREI FEHER conductor
Everyone loves the coming of spring after a long winter, including all the animals! Celebrate the beginning of this wonderful season with Saint-Saëns’s humourous and fun musical suite The Carnival of the Animals. Each movement represents a different animal played by instruments in the orchestra.
FAMILYSERIES AGES 4 TO 12All concerts also feature the KWS Youth Orchestra
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PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES ARE FREE WITH TICKET PURCHASE Doors open at 1:15 pm for an hour of fun and interactive pre-concert activities including: art activities hosted by the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, music activities hosted by Music for Young Children, and “My First Music Lesson” where kids can take a mini lesson from a KWS musician on a variety of instruments.
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$144The Emperor’s New Crown CONCERT 1 SAT OCT 17 WMC 10:30 am SAT OCT 24 CCPA 10:30 am SAT NOV 7 KSWRM 10:30 am
NATHANIEL VOLL storyteller
A selfish emperor cares more about fancy crowns than anything else in the whole world. So when a trickster crafts a beautiful crown that only smart people can see, the emperor must have it for himself. The question is: can he see the crown, if it even exists?
The Queen Has Donkey Ears CONCERT 2 SAT FEB 6 WMC 10:30 am SAT FEB 13 CCPA 10:30 am SAT FEB 20 KSWRM 10:30 am
GARETH POTTER storyteller
The Queen has a deep dark secret…she has donkey ears! She doesn’t want anyone to find out, but when a violin reveals the secret the Queen is shocked by the audience’s response! This tale is about appreciating what makes us unique.
Jack and the Beanstalk CONCERT 3 SAT APR 17 KSWRM 10:30 am SAT APR 24 CCPA 10:30 am SAT MAY 1 WMC 10:30 am
THEA MISTRY storyteller
Music daydreamers beware — there are giants in the sky! Imaginative Jack trades his cow for a handful of colourful beans, and can’t resist climbing the monstrous beanstalk that grows in his backyard. He discovers a castle in the clouds and riches beyond his wildest dreams — but he’ll need your help to get safely home!
KINDERCONCERTS SERIES AGES 5 & UNDER
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PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES ARE FREE WITH TICKET PURCHASE Doors open 30 minutes before each concert for children and parents to participate in music activities provided by Music For Young Children. Stay after the concert to meet the performers with their instruments!
VENUES CCPA Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, KitchenerKSWRM Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, KitchenerWMC Woolwich Memorial Centre, Elmira
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SEPTEMBER25 Parade on Bourbon Street 26 Parade on Bourbon Street
OCTOBER2 The Russian Connection 3 The Russian Connection 7 All Haydn WAT 9 All Haydn GUE 10 All Haydn CAM 17 The Emperor’s New Crown WMC 24 The Emperor’s New Crown CCPA 30 Nights with Beethoven 31 Monster Mash 31 Nights with Beethoven
NOVEMBER7 The Emperor’s New Crown KSWRM 13 Equus—Story of the Horse 14 Equus—Story of the Horse 18 Darkness and Light WAT 20 Darkness and Light GUE 21 Darkness and Light CAM 27 Elegance and Emotion 28 Youth Orchestra Concert 1 28 Elegance and Emotion
DECEMBER18 Yuletide Spectacular 19 Yuletide Spectacular 20 Yuletide Spectacular
JANUARY12 KW Glee SPECIAL
13 KW Glee SPECIAL
22 Mozart & Sibelius 23 Mozart & Sibelius 29 Murdoch Mysteries In Concert 30 Winter Wonderland 30 Murdoch Mysteries In Concert
FEBRUARY6 The Queen Has Donkey Ears WMC 12 Mighty Masterpieces 13 The Queen Has Donkey Ears CCPA 13 Youth Orchestra Concert 2 13 Mighty Masterpieces 20 The Queen Has Donkey Ears KSWRM 26 Feelin’ Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel 27 Feelin’ Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel
MARCH5 Classical and Opulent 6 Classical and Opulent 10 The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires WAT 12 The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires GUE 13 The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires CAM 26 Troupe Vertigo 27 Carnival of the Animals 27 Troupe Vertigo
APRIL9 Edwin Conducts Barber & Elgar 10 Edwin Conducts Barber & Elgar 17 Jack and the Beanstalk KSWRM 23 Thorgy and the Thorchestra 24 Jack and the Beanstalk CCPA 24 Youth Orchestra Concert 3 24 Thorgy and the Thorchestra 28 Heart and Soul WAT 30 Heart and Soul GUE
MAY1 Jack and the Beanstalk WMC 1 Heart and Soul CAM 7 Mahler’s 2nd 8 Mahler’s 2nd 14 The Wizard of Oz: Film with Orchestra 15 The Wizard of Oz: Film with Orchestra
VENUE CODESCCPA Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts WAT First United Church, Waterloo
KSWRM Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum GUE Harcourt Memorial United Church, GuelphWMC Woolwich Memorial Centre CAM Central Presbyterian Church, Cambridge
Signature, Pops, Matinée, Family and Youth Orchestra concerts are at Centre In The Square, Kitchener
SERIES CODES Signature Pops Matinée Baroque & Beyond Kinderconcerts Family Youth Orchestra Program
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PRELUDIUM STRINGS Entry-level string ensemble
YOUTH STRINGS Intermediate-level string ensemble
YOUTH SINFONIA Advanced-level string ensemble
YOUTH ORCHESTRA Advanced-level symphony orchestra
Channel your passion for music and create lifelong friendships!
YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAM AGES 6 TO 22
For information about the Youth Orchestra program, visit kwsymphony.ca/youth-orchestra
CONCERTSSAT NOV 28 2 pm SAT FEB 13 2 pm SAT APR 24 2 pm CENTRE IN THE SQUAREThe four ensembles of the nationally acclaimed Youth Orchestra Program continue to inspire and generate music enthusiasts and future musicians! Join us to explore the unique opportunity this program provides and to experience the spirited and energetic performances of over 150 young musicians!
A FAMILY OF 4 CAN ATTEND
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YOUTH STRINGSPHOTOS BY JONATHAN SAU
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For more information on how you can share the joys and benefits of music, please visit kwsymphony.ca or call 519-745-4711 ext 275. Thank you!
“The symphony adds a layer of richness to our community’s cultural fabric. They have an ability to connect our community in an unexpected manner, regardless of age, culture, or social structure.” — Nico Giorgio, Marketing & Events Supervisor, Heffner Lexus Toyota
“KWS is a shining gem in an artistic necklace that represents our cultural legacy. Their value to the community cannot be overstated” —Chris Johnson, President, Tri-Spec Ltd.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS We are here to help. We strive to make every aspect of your subscription as convenient and easy as possible. Please let us know if you have any special requirements, seating requests, accessibility needs, are a member of CNIB, the PAL program or have a service animal.
When will I receive my tickets? Subscription tickets will be mailed by August 31, 2020. Subscribers may purchase single tickets ahead of the general public with their subscription order. Single tickets are available to the general public on August 17.
Donations Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more. For more information visit kwsymphony.ca/support.
Senior & student pricing Those age 60 and above are eligible for senior pricing on fixed seat packages only. High school and post-secondary students are eligible for $16 student tickets. Students must provide an eligible student card.
Terms of sale Program content, artists and prices are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to make substitutions and reschedule events, if necessary. Refunds are given only in the event of a concert’s complete cancellation.
Prices and dates listed in this brochure were correct at the time of printing. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, although errors and changes may occur. Charitable No. 12252 4713 RR0001
Orchestra A
Orchestra B
Orchestra B
Orchestra C
Orchestra D
Orchestra D
STAGE
Mezzanine A
Mezzanine C
Mezzanine A+
Balcony Loges B
Balcony Loges B
Mezzanine Loges A+ Mezzanine Loges A+
Balcony D
Balcony B
Orchestra A+
Accessible seating is located in the main floor boxes on both sides.For a detailed seating plan visit kwsymphony.ca/seat-map
CENTRE IN THE SQUAREKitchener
SIGNATURE SERIES 8-PACK 4-PACK
SECTION ADULT SENIOR ADULT SENIOR A+ $514 $488 $315 $299
A $430 $410 $260 $247B $340 $322 $195 $185C $254 $240 $145 $138D $160 $152 $99 $94
POPS SERIES 8-PACK 4-PACK
SECTION ADULT SENIOR ADULT SENIOR A+ $530 $504 $325 $309
A $450 $428 $262 $249B $354 $336 $198 $188C $270 $256 $145 $138D $164 $156 $99 $94
MATINEE SERIES 3-PACK
SECTION ADULT SENIOR A+ $240 $228
A $195 $192B $144 $150C $111 $105D $75 $69
Guaranteed same seats for each concert for Signature, Pops, and Matinée packages, except for exchanged tickets. Seats can be assigned at time of purchase, pending availability. Child subscriptions are available upon request and are charged at the child single ticket rate of $13 per concert.
PRICES & PACKAGES PRICES INCLUDE HST & CRF†
Centre In The Square101 Queen St N, Kitchener (Signature, Pops, Matinée, Family, Youth Orchestra)Photo courtesy: Centre In The Square
Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts36 King St W, Kitchener (Kinderconcerts)Photo courtesy: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
First United Church16 William St W, Waterloo (Baroque & Beyond)Photo courtesy: Wayne Irwin
Harcourt Memorial United Church87 Dean Ave, Guelph (Baroque & Beyond)Photo courtesy: Harcourt Memorial United Church
Central Presbyterian Church7 Queen’s Sq, Cambridge (Baroque & Beyond)Photo courtesy: Robert Maihofer, Great Lakes Casual Traveler
Woolwich Memorial Centre24 Snyder Avenue S, Elmira (Kinderconcerts)Photo courtesy: Township of Woolwich
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum10 Huron Rd, Kitchener (Kinderconcerts)Photo courtesy: Region of Waterloo
Patron Services will help make your Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony experience exceptional.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE IN 5 EASY STEPSSTEP 1 Choose your packageSTEP 2 Choose your preferred seating location (see page 27)STEP 3 ADD additional single tickets — 10% discount for subscribersSTEP 4 ADD A DONATION STEP 5 Place your order! IT’S EASY!
HOW TO REACH USIN-PERSON KWS Patron Services Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts 36 King St W Kitchener Monday to Friday 10 am – 5 pm Saturday 12 pm –4 pm Reduced summer hours June – AugustPHONE 519.745.4711 or 1.888.745.4717ONLINE Subscribe online at kwsymphony.caEMAIL [email protected]
ORDERING GUIDE
VENUES AND LOCATIONS
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GROUP DISCOUNTS Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounts. Call 519-745-4711 ext 276 for details.
STUDENT M4U PASS — UNLIMITED CONCERTS FOR $60! Available to high school and university/college students with a valid student card. Some exceptions apply. Visit kwsymphony.ca/tickets/students for details.
YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAM3-PACK
SECTION ADULT CHILD FAMILY PASSGENERAL
ADMISSION $36 $27 $114
FAMILY SERIES3-PACK
SECTION ADULT CHILD FAMILY PASSGENERAL
ADMISSION $48 $30 $144
KINDERCONCERT SERIES3-PACK
SECTION ADULT CHILD FAMILY PASSGENERAL
ADMISSION $36 $27 $114
BAROQUE & BEYOND SERIES4-PACK
SECTION ADULT SENIOR
GENERAL ADMISSION $127 $121
CREATE–YOUR–OWN* SIGNATURE, POPS & MATINÉE — ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY!
SECTION 8-PACK 6-PACK 4-PACK A+ $530 $450 $325
A $450 $375 $262B $354 $288 $198C $270 $219 $145D $164 $138 $99
*Choice of any Signature, Pops or Matinée concerts. Guaranteed same section but not same seats for each concert. Seats will be assigned after the May 31 renewal deadline.
† Capital Restoration Fee charged by Centre In The Square on each ticket.
Premium concerts are included in subscription packages at no extra cost, but have an increased single ticket cost and are limited or restricted for subscriber early bird complimentary tickets.
SUBSCRIBERS SAVE UP TO 25%CREATE-YOUR-OWN 8, 6, OR 4 CONCERT PACKAGE!
SUBSCRIBE TODAY & SAVE!
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