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2015 2016 inaugural concert season
own the podium. own the stage. Sixty-eight years in the making, the pivotal moment has arrived at last! On October 31st, 2015, the Niagara Symphony Orchestra confidently steps onto the stage to begin the next chapter of its illustrious history. Hear the NSO as never before in this splendid new concert venue; join us as we illuminate a revitalized cultural landscape. To all who helped get us here, our heartfelt thanks. To everyone making this journey with the NSO: What glories await us!
Courtesy of FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
bradley’smessage What an incredible time to be in Niagara! The moment we have waited for is upon us, and together, we move down the hill into the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Years of anticipation are at an end; now we unveil the 2015/16 Niagara Symphony Orchestra season. It is a culmination of the growing stature of the NSO, our commitment to a culture of excellence, and the enthusiasm you, our treasured audience, have expressed towards our directions in programming. The NSO’s 2015/16 season is unprecedented, with truly world-class artists gracing the stage of Partridge Hall as they do in great concert halls around the world. It is also the season in which we present the NSO’s first ever Artistin-Residence. World-renowned Canadian pianist, and friend of the NSO, Stewart Goodyear, will light up our stages 4 times this season, appearing on both our Masterworks and Pops series, in addition to performing a recital. A historic presentation of ALL Beethoven Piano Concerti in one performance is one of the centerpieces of the season, and surely an event that will be talked of in Niagara for years! Canada’s finest violin soloist, James Ehnes, joins the NSO to perform Lalo’s marvellous Symphonie espagnole. In 2015/16, we also feature the orchestra in Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and soprano Erin Wall singing Strauss’ Four Last Songs. The season concludes with an exuberant celebration with our friends Chorus Niagara, one of the nation’s great choirs: Beethoven’s masterpiece Symphony No. 9, “Choral”. This POPS! season is guaranteed to thrill, opening with the Classical Mystery Tour, an uncannily accurate tribute to the Beatles. We close with Artist-inResidence Stewart Goodyear delighting Niagara with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, along with other fantastic songs from George Gershwin’s catalogue. The Classical Family series also promises to continue our tradition of the highest quality music performances for kids of all ages as we present amazing story-telling backed by your Niagara Symphony Orchestra. The Twins and the Monster by Canadian composer John Estacio is a musical treasure with brilliant presentation — an absolute must see! The excitement we all feel in anticipation of performing these wonderful concerts for you is only surpassed by the excitement of knowing just how much you will love every note of every program in these magnificent facilities. The wait is over — see you at the PAC!
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masterworksseries Masterworks 1: Beethoven Piano Concerto Marathon Masterworks 1 (only) will be presented in two glorious performances in Cairns Hall
Saturday, October 31, 2015, 6:00pm Sunday, November 1, 2015, 2:30pm Stewart Goodyear, piano (Artist-in-Residence) Bradley Thachuk, conductor Beethoven
Consecration of the House Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Stewart Goodyear, piano
No. No. No. No. No.
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Heart of an artist, hands of a virtuoso — and the stamina of an Olympian! Artist-inResidence Stewart Goodyear gives his all, performing Beethoven’s five piano concerti in a breath-taking creative tour-de-force. Composed over 14 years, presented in one concert, this marathon showcases Beethoven’s enduring genius — and Goodyear’s inspiring endurance.
stewart goodyear Masterworks 2: BLAZE OF GLORY
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Sunday, November 29, 2015, 2:30pm James Ehnes, violin Bradley Thachuk, conductor Lau
Heroes and Angels
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Symphonie espagnole
Mussorgsky/ Orch. Ravel
Pictures at an Exhibition
The NSO presents Canadian superstar violinist James Ehnes! Brace yourself for a bravura performance of Symphonie espagnole, a dazzling violin work written to showcase this glorious instrument. Ehnes, who performs on the 1715 “Marsick” Stradivarius violin, was hailed by the Guardian as “effusively lyrical and hair-raisingly virtuosic”. Evocative works Lau and Mussorgsky complete this splendid concert.
Masterworks 3: Life’S Promise SUNDAY, January 24, 2016, 2:30pm Erin Wall, soprano Bradley Thachuk, conductor Estacio
Spring’s Promise
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Four Last Songs Erin Wall, soprano
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Symphony in E major
Experience the rediscovered treasure of Hans Rott’s Symphony and the hope inherent in Spring’s Promise; bask in the calm acceptance of the Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss. This poignant music explores the joys and complexities of the human journey and celebrates life’s promise fulfilled.
Enjoy this year’s Silent Auction in the Lobby at m3, a great way to choose Valentine’s gifts while supporting the NSO.
erin wall Masterworks 4: Time Chronicles Sunday, March 20, 2016, 2:30pm
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Aisslinn Nosky, guest conductor/violin Brian Baty, double bass Haydn
Symphony No. 49 “La Passione”
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Contours Brian Baty, double bass
Bach Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor Mendelssohn Violin Concerto (posth.) in D minor Guest conductor/violin soloist Aisslinn Nosky, an accomplished Baroque specialist, leads the NSO in an intriguing selection of works from the 17th to 20th centuries. Drawn on a vast musical canvas, Time Chronicles highlights the depth of the orchestra’s extensive repertoire and proudly features Brian Baty, NSO Principal Double Bass. Programme subject to change
masterworksseries Masterworks 5: Freude - Joy! A Choral Spectacular Sunday, May 15, 2016, 2:30pm Stewart Goodyear, piano (Artist-in-Residence) Chorus Niagara Bradley Thachuk, conductor Robert Cooper, chorus director Goodyear
World Premiere Commission
Beethoven
Choral Fantasy Stewart Goodyear, piano Chorus Niagara
Symphony No. 9, “Choral” Chorus Niagara
Beethoven’s 9th Symphony: a triumphant conclusion to the NSO’s inaugural season in Partridge Hall. This transcendent concert captures all the grandeur, joy and passion of classical music. The NSO welcomes Chorus Niagara and Artist-inResidence Stewart Goodyear, in Freude — Joy! A Choral Spectacular. How better to celebrate beginnings than with a premiere. The NSO proudly concludes its inaugural season in the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre with a commissioned work by Artist-in-Residence Stewart Goodyear.
Classical Family 1: from Neverland to Hogwarts! Sunday, December 6, 2015, 2:30pm
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Peter Pan & the Harry Potter Children’s Suite Bradley Thachuk, conductor Peter and Tinkerbell; Harry and Hedwig; don’t forget Tiger Lily or Hagrid! Old friends and new come together for a bewitching afternoon of music and fantasy. Familiar melodies and classic tales evoke the wonder and allure of a make-believe world. From Neverland to Hogwarts — come fly with us!
Classical Family 2: Twins and the Monster Sunday, February 7, 2016, 2:30pm Twins and the Monster, John Estacio Bradley Thachuk, conductor Musical storytelling at its finest, Twins and the Monster uses mask, movement and song to animate the saga of twins united against a monster threatening their shattered village. Based on a traditional African folktale and using Estacio’s evocative music, this thrilling story of courage and unity inspires and empowers.
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Suite Dreams: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Friday, December 4, 2015, 7:00pm
Reception in Robertson Hall, Performance in Cairns Hall Please welcome Artist-in-Residence Stewart Goodyear! In this special event recital, Goodyear presents the sparkling, rarely-performed, piano rendition of Tchaikovsky’s entire score for The Nutcracker Ballet. This whimsical tale of enchanted toys and Clara’s visit to the Land of Sweets is the seasonal bon-bon. Join us for a delectable musical confection!
stewart goodyear
from neverland to hogwarts Classical Family 3: Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage
twins and the monster mozart’s magnificent voyage
sunday, April 3, 2016, 2:30pm Classical Kids Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage, The Dream Children are about to be cut from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute! With the help of Mozart’s son Karl, they travel back in time to understand the pressures facing a musical genius. Another in the acclaimed Classical Kids series, Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage features selections from 23 Mozart masterpieces.
pops!series POPs 1: Fun and FAB-u-lous: the Music of the Beatles! Saturday, November 21, 2015, 7:30pm Sunday, November 22, 2015, 2:30pm Classical Mystery Tour, the Music of the Beatles
Bradley Thachuk, conductor It’s the Fab Four! the look, the sound and the music of the four lads from Liverpool. The Beatles defined a generation; now the NSO adds the power of a symphony so you experience the music as never before. Fun and FABulous — Classical Mystery Tour is a wonderful, wild ride!
joey debenedetto
classical mystery tour
POPs 2:
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Home for the Holidays with Our Pal Joey! Saturday, December 19, 2015, 7:30pm Sunday, December 20, 2015, 2:30pm Joey DeBenedetto, Katie Kerr, vocals Bradley Thachuk, conductor Like holly and mistletoe, children and snow angels, the NSO and Joey DeBenedetto belong together for the holidays! Niagara’s favourite crooner returns by popular demand, bringing his charismatic blend of upbeat holiday songs and stylish seasonal classics. Come Home for the Holidays — the NSO, Joey and Anne of Green Gables star, Katie Kerr, ignite the festive spirit!
POPs 3: Oscar’s Score Book Saturday, February 20, 2016, 7:30pm Sunday, February 21, 2016, 2:30pm with special guests Jeans ‘n Classics featuring Stephanie Martin and Gavin Hope
Bradley Thachuk, conductor And the Oscar Goes To…! The NSO celebrates the movie scores awarded that muchcoveted statue. John Williams, Henry Mancini, Erich Korngold and Howard Shore wrote unforgettable music for some of the world’s greatest movies. The NSO plays favourites — and obscure long-shots — from Oscar’s Score Book!
stephanie martin gavin hope
POPs 4: ‘S Wonderful, ‘S Marvellous!
michael vanhevel
Saturday, April 30, 2016, 7:30pm Sunday May 1, 2016, 2:30pm Stewart Goodyear, piano (Artist-in-Residence) Michael Vanhevel, vocals Bradley Thachuk, conductor Broadway, concert hall, sound stage — the Gershwins were everywhere, writing for every genre. Stewart Goodyear and Michael Vanhevel join the NSO to explore the Gershwins’ unique jazz-classical fusion, a hallmark of American music. Selections include An American in Paris, the Girl Crazy Overture, and Rhapsody in Blue — ‘S Wonderful!
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