2010/2011 Overture #5

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY

March 2011

ORCHESTRA

ISSUE 5

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MESSAGE FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR Alexander Mickelthwate

Welcome to the Concert Hall and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

It's finally getting a little warmer, spring is almost here and we are coming into the final, most exciting stretch of our season.

This month we offer quite a range of musical choices: from Beethoven to Pink Floyd and Bartók to Rachmaninov.

Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra is, in a way, as revolutionary as the music of Pink Floyd. Bartók wrote the piece shortly after the Second World War and started with it a completely new genre; not a tone poem, not a symphony, but a virtuosic showpiece for the instruments of the orchestra: a 'concerto' for orchestra. And the genius of Bartók was able to write a literal 'ear worm' in its last movement, a melody that is hard to get out of your head.

Pink Floyd is one of the most successful bands of all time that revolutionized the concert experience. The songs – colourful and forbidden – are dramatic mini-symphonies and amazing soundscapes, ones that had never been done before. Pink Floyd helped dust off the traditional value system of the western world.

Have a great month of March and some terrific concert experiences.

Alexander

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CONDUCTORS & COMPOSERS Alexander Mickelthwate, Music Director Recognized as one of the most exciting young conductors of his generation, Alexander Mickelthwate is in his fifth season as Music Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, where he has significantly raised the ensemble’s profile through innovative programming and active community engagement. Praised for his “splendid, richly idiomatic readings” (LA Weekly), “fearless” approach and “first-rate technique” (Los Angeles Times), the German-born conductor has attracted attention for his charismatic presence on the podium and command of a wide range of musical styles.

In August 2007, Alexander culminated his three-year tenure as Associate Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with which he appeared regularly at Walt Disney Concert Hall and at the Hollywood Bowl.

Previously as Assistant Conductor with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, he co-founded the new music ensemble Bent Frequency, which was hailed as "one of the brightest ensembles on the scene” (Gramophone Magazine).

Recent highlights include debuts with the Houston Symphony, the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, the Johannesburg Philharmonic and the Bukarest Philharmonic, a re-engagement with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa and a highly successful last-minute replacement with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. As guest conductor, Alexander has appeared with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Hamburg Symphony, NDR Hannover, as well as with symphony orchestras in several Canadian and U.S. cities.

Born in Germany into a musical family, he studied conducting in Karlsruhe, Germany and at the Peabody Conservatory with Gustav Meier, and was invited as a conducting Fellow at Tanglewood, as well as at the Eötvöes Institute in Hungary. He is married with two sons.

Richard Lee, Resident Conductor From the time his mother sat him down at a toy piano when he was three years old, Richard Lee has spent his life immersed in music. He graduated to a real piano at the age of five and took up the violin at age seven. At age seventeen, he passed – with honours – the grade X piano and violin exams at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.

After a brief and ill-advised stint as a physics major, Richard came to his senses and pursued a degree in Music Performance at the University of Toronto as both a violinist and a violist while studying conducting. After teaching middle school music for five years, Richard returned to the U of T where, as the Victor Feldbrill Fellow in orchestral conducting, he obtained a Master’s degree under the tutelage of Raffi Armenian.

Richard is currently Resident Conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Conductor of the University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra, as well as Music Director of the Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra, based in Toronto. He has also conducted the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the symphony orchestras of Vancouver, Quebec and Thunder Bay. His work has been broadcast and recorded by the CBC/Radio-Canada.

Musician, news junkie and connoisseur of fine ales, whiskies and cigars, Richard maintains residences in both Winnipeg and Toronto.

Vincent Ho, Composer-in-Residence Vincent Ho is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding composers of his generation.

His works have been hailed for their profound expressiveness and textural beauty that has audiences talking about with great enthusiasm. His many awards have included Harvard University’s Fromm Music Commission, The Canada Council for the Arts’ “Robert Fleming Prize,” ASCAP’s “Morton Gould Young Composer Award,” four SOCAN Young Composers Awards, and CBC Radio’s Audience Choice Award (2009 Young Composers’ Competition).

Born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1975, Vincent Ho began his musical training through the Royal Conservatory of Music. He received his Associate Diploma in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) in 1993, his Bachelor of Music from the University of Calgary in 1998, his Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto in 2000, and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California (2005). His mentors have included Allan Bell, David Eagle, Christos Hatzis, Walter Buczynski, and Stephen Hartke. In 1997, he was awarded a scholarship to attend the Schola Cantorum Summer Composition Program in Paris, where he received further training in analysis, composition, counterpoint, and harmony, supervised by David Diamond, Philip Lasser, and Narcis Bonet.

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WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2010-2011 SEASON MUSIC DIRECTOR Alexander Mickelthwate RESIDENT CONDUCTOR Richard Lee COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE Vincent Ho FIRST VIOLINS Gwen Hoebig, Concertmaster The Sophie-Carmen EckhardtGramatté Memorial Chair, endowed by the Eckhardt-Gramatté Foundation Karl Stobbe, Associate Concertmaster Mary Lawton, Assistant Concertmaster

Chris Anstey Raymond Chrunyk Mona Coarda Hong Tian Jia Trevor Kirczenow Simon MacDonald Rachel Moody Julie Savard Jun Shao SECOND VIOLINS Darryl Strain, Principal Elation Pauls, Assistant Principal Karen Bauch Laura Chenail Rodica Filipoi Boyd MacKenzie Susan McCallum Claudine St. Arnauld *Barbara Gilroy *Kathryn Sigsworth **Elizabeth Dyer **Jane Radomski VIOLAS Daniel Scholz, Principal Anne Elise Lavallée, Assistant Principal

Laszlo Baroczi Richard Bauch Greg Hay Suzanne McKegney Merrily Peters Mike Scholz 6 O V E R T U R E I M a r c h 2 0 11

CELLOS Yuri Hooker, Principal Rafael Hoekman, Assistant Principal Alex Adaman Margaret Askeland Arlene Dahl Carolyn Nagelberg Emma Quackenbush BASSES Meredith Johnson, Principal Theodore Chan, Assistant Principal Stanley Label Paul Nagelberg Bruce Okrainec Zdzislaw Prochownik FLUTES Jan Kocman, Principal Supported by Gordon & Audrey Fogg

TRUMPETS Brian Sykora, Principal Paul Jeffrey Isaac Pulford The Patty Kirk Memorial Chair

TROMBONES John Helmer, Principal Steven Dyer BASS TROMBONE Julia McIntyre, Principal TUBA Chris Lee, Principal TIMPANI Jeremy Epp, Principal

Martha Durkin

PERCUSSION Frederick Liessens, Principal

PICCOLO Martha Durkin

HARP Richard Turner, Principal Endowed by W.H. & S.E. Loewen

OBOES Bede Hanley, Principal *Robin MacMillan **Melissa Scott ENGLISH HORN *Robin MacMillan **Melissa Scott CLARINETS Micah Heilbrunn, Principal Richard Klassen

ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER Chris Lee PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN Raymond Chrunyk ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Laura MacDougall

BASSOONS Alex Eastley, Principal James Ewen CONTRABASSOON James Ewen HORNS Patricia Evans, Principal Ken MacDonald, Associate Principal James Robertson

*On Leave **Temporary Position

Please note: Non-titled (tutti) string players are listed alphabetically and The Hilda Schelberger Memorial Chair are seated accordingly to a rotational system.

Caroline Oberheu Michiko Singh

MATINEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

10:30 A.M.

CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL

Bartók Concerto for Orchestra Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor

PROGRAM Bartók Concerto for Orchestra

Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

(see Masterworks program below for movements) MASTERWORKS

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 SATURDAY, MARCH 5

8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.

CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL WSO IN BRANDON

SUNDAY, MARCH 6

3:00 P.M. WESTERN MANITOBA CENTENNIAL AUDITORIUM

Beethoven Violin Concerto Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Gwen Hoebig, violin

PROGRAM Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, Op. 61 Allegro ma non troppo Larghetto – Rondo: Allegro

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

- INTERMISSION Concerto for Orchestra Introduction: Andante non troppo – Allegro vivace Game of Pairs: Allegretto scherzando Elegy: Andante non troppo Interrupted Intermezzo: Allegretto Finale: Presto Extra Musicians: Tomomi Brennan, violin Laura MacDougall, flute Tracy Wright, oboe Pat Daniels, clarinet Allen Harrington, bassoon Colin Traquair, trombone Ann Germani, harp

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Fourth and Fifth Symphonies, the Fourth Piano Concerto, Coriolan Overture and the three Op.59

by James Manishen String Quartets. The Violin Concerto was finished on the day of the Violin Concerto premiere and was mildly-received, Ludwig van Beethoven likely due to a performance issue b. Bonn / December 17, 1770 since Clement received the part d. Vienna / March 26, 1827 that day, though the work’s beauty Composed: 1806 First performance: December 23, was reportedly admired. Few performances followed until 1806 (Vienna), with Franz another prodigy, Joseph Joachim, Clement as soloist took it up in 1844 performing it all Last WSO performance: 2001, Imre Pallo, conductor with Gwen over Europe.

Hoebig as soloist Five soft notes on the timpani open Beethoven had been in Vienna but the work, their rhythm an essential element in the piece overall. Lovely two years when he came across a brilliant 14-year-old violin prodigy melody abounds. The slow movement is a theme with by the name of Franz Clement. variations, elevated to other-worldly “Never fear, you will reach the spheres with the most infinite care great,’’ the 24-year-old Beethoven and precision, the conclusion wrote Clement, who indeed fulfilled the prophecy going on to leading directly to an invigorating rondo-finale with virtuosic display becoming conductor and concertmaster of Vienna’s Theater- and touches of melancholy in the rare moments in the minor key. an-der-Wien in 1802. There, Clement collaborated with Concerto for Orchestra Beethoven in the production of his Béla Bartók only opera Fidelio, as well as b. Austria-Hungary / March 25, 1881 conducting the premiere of the d. New York, USA / September 26, Third Symphony (Eroica). In the 1945 intervening years, Clement made Composed: 1943 no less a mark as a soloist.

First performance: December 1, 1944 (Boston), conducted by If ever a great violin concerto was Serge Koussevitzky written for the characteristics of one player, Beethoven’s only violin Last WSO performance: 2005, Alastair Willis, conductor concerto is it. Accounts of Clement’s playing tell of the purity of his tone, the security of his high No 20th-century piece of music register with its exposed entrances found its creator in such dire straits as Bartók had been in and wonderful lyrical impulse, 1943. Always of frail health, he described as ‘graceful rather than had endured great hardship vigorous.’ This surely was counterintuitive, given the standard coming to America in 1940 as war raged in Europe. Bartók had practice of concertos of the time left his beloved homeland and whose role was to primarily serve the financial security he had virtuosic flamboyance on 19thenjoyed there, not knowing what century concert circuits. In life in America held ahead.

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, one A modest job at Columbia finds radiant happiness where University ended after a few inner reflection and virtuosity are months. He lamented that his sublimely managed in perfect music was receiving no balance to elevate as well as thrill. performances at all and by the end of 1942 his advancing The Violin Concerto came from an leukemia required hospital especially inspired period in treatment, for which the Beethoven’s life. Within a few American Society of Composers, months in 1806 he supplied the

PROGRAM NOTES

Authors and Publishers helped out financially so he could continue to compose.

When Bartók’s old friends, violinist Joseph Szigeti and conductor Fritz Reiner, found out about their fellow countryman’s sad state, they suggested to the famous conductor Serge Koussevitzky that his foundation commission an orchestral piece in memory of his wife, Natalie. As a pioneer in presenting new works, Koussevitzky agreed and offered Bartók one thousand dollars.

Bartók accepted half, fearing he might not be able to complete the work.

What followed for the composer was an Autumn-summer of creation. Bartók threw himself into the project with newly fortified strength. The premiere was an instant success and Concerto for Orchestra was immediately taken on by many orchestras, its place in the literature guaranteed along with a landslide of new interest in its composer. Sadly, Bartók died less than a year later.

Concerto for Orchestra is the ultimate 20th-century showpiece for orchestra that puts all its resources on high alert within a compelling musical narrative.

The interval of a fourth pervades the opening movement, of his famous “night music” type. The second movement, called Game of Pairs, pits paired instruments against each other in jest, with a chorale-like Trio at the centre.

The third movement, Elegy, uses three themes derived from the opening movement. The fourth movement features shifting time signatures around the everambiguous tri-tone in the scale, with a fizzing parody of the march from Shostakovich’s “Leningrad” Symphony No. 7 in the middle. All stops are pulled out for the exciting finale, a whirling perpetual motion of fireworks and folk spirit.

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MASTERWORKS

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 SATURDAY, MARCH 19

8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.

CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL

Prokofiev & Rachmaninov Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Orli Shaham, piano

PROGRAM Lieutenant Kijé, Symphonic Suite, Op. 60 Serge Prokofiev (1891-1953) “The Birth of Kijé”: Andante assai – Doppio movimento “Romance”: Andante “Kijé’s Wedding”: Allegro fastoso – Più animato “Troika” – Moderato – Allegro con brio “The Burial of Kijé” – Andante assai – Allegro moderato – Andante assai Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

- INTERMISSION Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 Sergei Rachmaninov Non allegro Andante con moto (Tempo di valse) Lento assai – Allegro vivace – Lento assai – Allegro vivace

Extra Musicians: Laurel Ridd, flute Caitlin Broms-Jacob, oboe Caroline Gauthier, clarinet Allen Harrington, bassoon, saxophone Tony Cyre, percussion Matt Abraham, percussion Victoria Sparks, percussion Ben Reimer, percussion Cary Denby, piano

PRE-CONCERT CHAT

Hosted by music director Alexander Mickelthwate on the Piano Nobile at 7:15 pm.

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by James Manishen Lieutenant Kijé Suite Serge Prokofiev b. Sontsovka, Ukraine / April 23, 1891 d. Moscow / March 5, 1953 Composed: 1933-34 First performance: 1934 conducted by the composer Last WSO performance: 1959, Victor Feldbrill, conductor As Prokofiev was planning his return in 1933 to Russia from travels abroad, he was anxious to compose around Soviet subjects in an accessible style suited to Soviet life. An invitation from Belogskino Studios to supply a score for their film Lieutenant Kijé was exactly what Prokofiev wanted for his first work as a Soviet.

(Baltimore), conducted by Leopold Stokowski with the composer as soloist Last WSO performance: 2005, David Lockington, conductor with Alexander Tselyakov as soloist

on his concert tours during the last decade of his life. It was also the last of his pieces he performed in public, two months before his death in March of 1943.

The fantastic violin feats by Niccolò Paganini have long been legendary since he burst on the European concert scene in 1805.

Paganini’s astonishing virtuosity was thought to come from - now known to have been fostered by Paganini himself - a Faust-like darker world of devilry where Paganini was thought to have exchanged his soul for the mastery of his art.

Symphonic Dances Sergei Rachmaninov Composed: 1940 First performance: January 4, 1941 (Philadelphia), conducted by Eugene Ormandy.

Last WSO performance: 2003, Andrey Boreyko, conductor

Rachmaninov had been thinking about that story for a 1937 ballet scenario for choreographer Mikhail Fokine. The idea focused around a set of 24 variations using the theme from the last of Paganini’s 24 virtuoso Caprices for solo violin, No. 24 in A minor.

The story - a satire on military bungling - is based on an anecdote There would be more melodies – about Czar Nicholas I who misreads the Dies Irae (“Day of Wrath”) theme from the Requiem Mass the name of a Russian officer on a military report, adding the expletive signifying the Dead and well used

by Berlioz (Symphonie fantastique), jé by mistake (a Freudian slip?) to Liszt and others, plus love the last syllable ki. Fearful of episodes since a woman was pointing out the error, the underlings invent a mythical soldier included in Paganini’s deal with the devil. The result was a named Kijé whose bungling is so great he is sent to Siberia but later brilliant virtuoso showpiece for recalled by the Czar in a surprising piano and orchestra that also reflected Rachmaninov’s personal act of clemency. When the Czar piano technique and unique expresses interest in meeting Kijé, communicative power. the Czar is informed that Kijé sadly - had just expired.

After a brief opening, the theme is touched on in a manner similar Prokofiev loved the story and supplied a highly tuneful score, the to what Beethoven did in the Troika of which is often heard alone. Finale of the Eroica Symphony.

The film was a great success and did Unison violins then enter with a clearer statement, 24 bars in much to further the style of Soviet length. Dies Irae and Love-theme music both for him and Soviet variations follow. Paganini composers that followed. appears, as does the evil spirit, the woman and, in Variation 18, one Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini of Rachmaninov’s memorably Sergei Rachmaninov soaring melodies, actually an b. Oneg, Russia / April 1, 1873 inversion of Paganini’s theme. d. Los Angeles, CA USA / March 28, 1943 The Rhapsody was a great success Composed: 1934 at the premiere in 1934 and was First performance: November 7, 1934 regularly played by the composer

Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances was his last work and also made use of the Dies Irae theme. One can speculate that he was thinking fatalistically during his last decade, having used the theme in the above Rhapsody as well as his Third Symphony (1937). His melancholia and longing for his Russian roots were well-known.

He called the Symphonic Dances his “last flicker,” feeling himself without the “strength and fire” to compose again.

But there is nothing slack about the Symphonic Dances for they contain some of Rachmaninov’s finest music. Despite a cool reception at the premiere, perhaps due to the elusive paths between the music’s hard-won optimism and sadness, one feels a rugged journey told through the composer’s striking personality.

The opening movement grows from a miniature three-note motive, with alto saxophone at the centre of the movement’s three-part design. The second movement is a waltz in the style of Tchaikovsky. The finale has a blend of jazz elements and the Dies Irae, ending in a coda born from Russian Orthodox chant. At this point Rachmaninov wrote “Alliluya” in the score. Since the Alliluya succeeds the Dies Irae, one wonders which message is at play, whether Faith, death, sadness or optimism.

Rachmaninov leaves that for us to decide.

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The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who made a special donation this year in support of the WSO’s many Education and Outreach programs: Ms. Paula Achtemichuk Mr. Neil Almdal M. Richard Arcand Mr. Eric Bergen Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bromley Ms. Gloria P. Brown Ms. Carol Budnick Rev. Msgr. Michael Buyachok Ms. Ruth Calvert Mrs. Mary Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Joyce Crawley Mrs. Isabel J. Crowson Tanya & Cameron Derksen Miss Shirley K. Dickinson Mr. David Downie Dr. F P. Doyle Ms. Joan Duerksen Mrs. M. L. Garry Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Greenfield Ms. Patricia Harras

Mrs. Catherine Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hattie Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson Ms. Loretta Kampeas Mr. John Kearsey Miss Esme Keith Ms. Eunice Kells Mr. & Mrs. William J. Kinnear Ms. Mary Klassen Miss Margaret Kuntzemueller Mr. Roland Lanoie Mr. Al Mackling Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon & Rita Margolis Ms. Mary Massey Mr. Alan Maxwell Miss Barb McNeill Ms. Iona McPhee Mr. Edward C. Meadows Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Mitchell Ms. Akemi Miyahara

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GREAT-WEST LIFE CONCERTS FOR KIDS (Sundays with the Family)

PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES SUNDAY, MARCH 20

1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.

CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL

The Mysterious Maestro Richard Lee, conductor Dandi Productions Onalea Gilbertson, vocalist

PROGRAM The Force of Destiny Overture Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 Aria Thais, “Meditation" Hannah's Song Estudiantina Caucasian Sketches, "Procession of the Sardars" Danse Macabre Frantic Forest Frenzy Les Preludes Perfect Music – Breaking the Spell Symphony No. 5 “Reformation” Ode to Joy

Verdi Villa-Lobos Massenet Pierce/Seidle, McKeag/Gilbertson Waldteufel Ippolitov-Ivanov Saint-Saens Seidle Liszt Seidle Mendelssohn Beethoven

Extra Musicians: Tony Cyre, percussion

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The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and the

Winnipeg Chinese Cultural Centre join hands.

Come celebrate with us!

Come see the magnificent world of The Peking Acrobats!

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011 5 : 30 p.m.

Authentic Chinese 12-Course Feast Kum Koon Garden - 257 King Street

8: 00 p.m.

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra performance with The Peking Acrobats Centennial Concert Hall - 555 Main Street

Ticket Price: $200 per person ($150 per person if you have already purchased a ticket for this concert) Tax receipts for a portion of the ticket cost will be issued. This is an endowment fund benefit event for the WSO and the Winnipeg Chinese Community Fund.

For tickets contact WSO Box Office at 949-3999 or online at www.ws o.ca.

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POPS

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 SATURDAY, MARCH 26 SUNDAY, MARCH 27

8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.

CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL

Dark Side of the Moon: The Music of Pink Floyd Richard Lee, conductor Jeans ‘n Classics Band Jean Meilleur, lead vocals Katalin Kiss, feature and backup vocals Leah Salomaa, feature and backup vocals David Dunlop, guitar Don Paulton, keyboards Kevin Muir, electric bass Jeff Christmas, drums

PROGRAM Conquistador Crime Of The Century Space Oddity Avalon Living In The Past Lucky Man Wish You Were Here Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) - INTERMISSION Speak To Me / Breathe In The Air On The Run Time / Breathe Reprise Great Gig In The Sky Money Us And Them Brain Damage / Eclipse Extra Musicians: Caroline Gauthier, clarinet

MUSICIANS IN THE MAKING

Pre-Concert performances on the Piano Nobile begin 45 minutes prior to concert Saturday, March 26 – Division of Preparatory Studies Sunday, March 27 – Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts Friday Night Sponsor:

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T HURSDAY, A PRIL 28, 2011 W I N N I P E G C O N V E N T I O N C E N T R E - 375 Y O R K A V E N U E 5:30 pm Reception & Silent Auction 6:15 pm Gourmet Dinner 7:00 pm Performances and WSO Awards WSO Golden Baton James Ehnes WSO Career Recognition Stanley Label - bass, 43 years Kathryn Sigsworth - second violin, 42 years Black Tie Optional James Ehnes, WSO Golden Baton Award

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ARTIST BIOS

CONCERTS FOR KIDS

MASTERWORKS /WSO IN BRANDON

MARCH 20

Beethoven Violin Concerto MARCH 4-6

Gwen Hoebig Recognized as one of Canada's most outstanding violinists, Gwen Hoebig is a graduate of the Juilliard School. She joined the WSO as concertmaster in 1987, having been awarded the position as the unanimous choice of the audition committee. A champion of new music, she has given many Canadian premieres, and was recently recognized at the 50th anniversary celebrations for the Canadian Music Centre for her exemplary commitment to the performance of the music of Canadian composers. She has performed all the major violin concerti with orchestras across Canada, the US and Europe.

As a chamber musician she appears frequently in recital with her husband, pianist David Moroz, and has performed at many of the country's foremost festivals.

MASTERWORKS

Prokofiev & Rachmaninov

The Mysterious Maestro Dandi Productions/Onalea Gilbertson/ Doug McKeag Established in 1997 by Doug McKeag and his wife Onalea Gilbertson with master puppeteer Judd Palmer, Dandi Productions creates, commissions, produces and promotes a wide variety of musical and theatrical projects. From cabaret to concert hall, from symphony orchestras to the Dandi Big Band, for audiences young and old, for corporate clients and not-for-profit societies, Dandi concerts are built to tour world-wide.

They feature strong comedic acting, unusual puppets (by the Old Trout Puppet Workshop) and greatly respect the highly original scores and entertaining scripts.

POPS

Dark Side of the Moon: The Music of Pink Floyd MARCH 25-27

Jeans ‘n Classics

MARCH 18-19

Orli Shaham A consummate musician recognized for her grace and vitality, Orli Shaham has established an impressive international reputation as one of today's most gifted pianists. Hailed by critics on four continents, Ms. Shaham is in demand for her prodigious skills and admired for her interpretations of both standard and modern repertoire. She has performed with most major orchestras in the United States, as well as with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Stockholm Philharmonic and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, among others. Driven by a passion to bring classical music to new audiences, she maintains an active parallel career as a respected broadcaster, music writer and lecturer.

Peter Brennan's Jeans 'n Classics is a winner!

Since its inception, it has been a star performer in the arts and entertainment scene. Its concept of combining rock musicians and headlining stars with world-class symphony orchestras has drawn record setting capacity crowds. Jeans 'n Classics appeals to an age group from 25 to 65, with a heavy concentration in the Classic Rock audience. Jeans 'n Classics is a group of musicians who understand orchestra culture and are committed to help in the building of younger, loyal audiences for symphony orchestras across Canada and the United States.

Visit www.jeansnclassics.com.

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Volunteer Opportunities with the

WSO

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is currently accepting applications to join our dynamic volunteer team.

• Get behind the scenes with the WSO

including getting up close and personal with orchestra members and guest artists

• Make a huge contribution with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

• Meet other people who are committed to helping the WSO succeed

• Gain valuable work experience for resumes and jobs • Annual appreciation barbeque at the end of the season

• Opportunities to attend WSO concerts Come join us!

Email Chelse at cmckee@wso.mb.ca or phone 949-3976

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PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY COUNCIL Al Alexandruk Mal Anderson Tom Armour Carol Bellringer Doneta Brotchie John and Bonnie Buhler Edmund Dawe Julia De Fehr Jamie Dolynchuk Judy Fields Barbara Filuk Wally Fox-Decent John Fraser Helen Hayles Kaaren Hawkins Sherrill Hershberg Ian Kay Michael D. Kay Roger King Bill Knight

Michel Lagacé Zina Lazareck Gail Leach Dr. Hermann Lee Naomi Levine Bill Loewen Don MacKenzie Bill Marr William Norrie Michael Nozick Andrew Ogaranko Harvey Pollock John Rademaker Kathleen Richardson George & Tannis Richardson Leney Richardson Graeme Sifton Bonnie Staples-Lyon Dennis Wallace Ed Richmond

Jean Meilleur “Passionate, provocative and distinctive” are three words that best describe Jean Meilleur’s vocal style. While performing the music of so many artists including the likes of Elton John, The Beatles, David Bowie, as well as his own compositions, Mr. Meilluer paints the lyrics and melody with a thick, robust timbre that is immediately recognizable as his own. He is a prolific songwriter who has been performing professionally for over twenty-five years and is thrilled to be involved with Jean 'n Classics. Now in his fifteenth year as its headliner, he has performed with scores of major North American Orchestras.

Katalin Kiss Katalin Kiss is known in the Canadian music industry for her staggering, tear-the-roof-off, goosebump-inducing vocals. In her travels she’s worked with many legends: Del Shannon, Chubby Checker, Chuck Berry and Chaka Khan. A much-respected member of the Jeans 'n Classics family, Ms. Kiss lives in Picton, Ontario with her bassist husband and kids, where they have their own recording studio.

Leah Salomaa Leah Salomaa studied dance, classical violin, drama and voice and has worked with such companies as the Canadian Opera Company, the Tarragon Theatre, and the Canadian Children's Dance in her twenty-year career. Leah enjoys her work in music as a vocalist, composer, pianist, percussionist and songwriter and loves fusing her theatrical background, classical training and natural love for folk music into various traditional and contemporary endeavors.

David Dunlop David Dunlop has been a pro guitarist, songwriter, singer and educator for the past 25 years. He balances his studio work while touring as a member of the awardwinning Strung-Out

Troubadours, the Rik Emmett Band, the Alan Frew Trio and Jeans ’n Classics. In 2005, Mr. Dunlop established his Room 9 studio, and in 2008 joined re-formed Hall of Famers, Triumph, supporting the original line-up of Rik Emmett, Gil Moore and Mike Levine.

Don Paulton Don returns for his 17th season with Jeans ‘n Classics.

As a longtime member of Canadian super-group Lighthouse, he was inducted into the Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

He has performed with such acts as Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, The Byrds, Peter Noone (Herman’s Hermits), and the Platters. Mr. Paulton toured extensively with the hit theatre production, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, mastering the piano styles of Floyd Kramer.

Kevin Muir Kevin Muir started his musical career on violin before shifting to the acoustic bass full-time in university. He earned Hon. Bachelor of Music, Theory & Composition, Gold Medal from the University of Western Ontario and has been the bass player with the Stratford Festival Orchestra since 1993, and also plays orchestral, chamber, jazz, and pop music all over Southern Ontario, while doing his fair share of session work in the area.

Jeff Christmas Jeff Christmas is a Canadianbased composer, arranger, conductor, drummer, percussionist and trumpeter.

He studied at York University, the University of Western Ontario and Berklee College of Music, where he majored in Film Scoring and Composition. He was composer-inresidence with the Orchestra London and has performed with several symphony orchestras across North America, as well as appearing internationally with artists as Denny Doherty, The Rankin Sisters, Ashley McIsaac, J.P. Cormier and Michael Burgess.

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WSO SUPPORTERS

The Legacy Circle exists to recognize the following patrons whose foresight ensures that the WSO plays on for all Manitobans in generations to come. The WSO gratefully acknowledges Legacy Circle members for their planned future gift to the WSO.

Lorraine and Gerry Cairns Greg Doyle & Carol Bellringer Mrs. Audrey F. Hubbard Ethel & Joe Karr Michel D. Lagacé G. E. Loewen S. E. Loewen W. H. Loewen Dr. Brendan MacDougall Carolyn & Nathan Mitchell Trudy Schroeder Muriel Smith Emilie Lagacé-Wiens & Robin Wiens Donn Yuen

The Maestro’s Circle exists to recognize those special patrons whose significant philanthropy furthers the musical artistry of the WSO. Thank you!

Honourary Chair Alexander Mickelthwate, Music Director

CORPORATE PARTNERS The WSO gratefully acknowledges the following companies whose generous support helps to ensure musical enrichment within our community. Thank you!

Resident Artist $10,000 - $24,999 Corus Entertainment Inc. National Leasing Principal Chair $5,000 - $9,999 B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. Power Corporation of Canada

Platinum Baton $25,000 + Bill & Shirley Loewen* Dr. Brendan MacDougall Gold Baton $10,000 - $24,999 Carol Bellringer & Greg Doyle Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope Muriel Smith Silver Baton $5,000 - $9,999 Gail Asper & Michael Paterson Morley & Marjorie Blankstein C.M. Evelyn & David Friesen 1 Anonymous Concertmaster's Bow $2,500 - $4,999 Babs Asper Joyce & Margaret Beggs Timothy & Barbara Burt Art & Leona DeFehr Bill & Margaret Fast Mr. Frank Fred Gladky Mrs. Audrey F. Hubbard Kevin & Els Kavanagh* Dr. Terry Klassen & Ms. Grace Dueck Ted & Wanda Lismer Drs. Eleanor & Grant MacDougall Ron & Sandi Mielitz Michael Nozick & Cheryl Ashley Frank & Jeanne Plett Lawrie & Fran Pollard Gerry & Barb Price John & Violet Rademaker George & Tannis Richardson Hartley & Heather Richardson

Rogers Media Group Qualico Wawanesa Insurance Assistant Principal Chair $2,500 - $4,999 Cambrian Credit Union J.K. Investments Ltd. Montrose Mortgage Corporation The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada Orchestra Chair $1,000 - $2,499 Access Credit Union Dormond Industries E.H. Price Limited Keystone Air Service

Edward Richmond Mr. John Thistlethwaite Ian R. Thomson & Leah R. Janzen Edward & Irene Warkentin Professor A.M.C. Waterman Black Tie $1,500 - $2,499 Mr. & Mrs. Al Alexandruk Aubrey & Dr. Linda Asper Mr. Jim Barrett Mrs. Lucienne Blouw Dr. John & Mrs. Leah Bracken Doneta & Harry Brotchie Herb & Erna Buller Brenlee Carrington-Treple & Brent Treple James Carr Ms. Patricia Chaychuk Mr. Robert Chipman Mr. & Mrs. Albert & Irena Cohen* James Cohen & Linda McGarva-Cohen Faye Dixon Dorothy Dobbie Douglas C. Everett, Chairman, Domo Gasoline Corporation Limited Philipp R. & Ilse K. Ens Ms. Susan Feldman Judy Fields Ms. Barbara Filuk* Dr. & Mrs. Albert D. Friesen Dr. & Mrs. Percy Goldberg* Joanne Gudmundson & Brian Oleson Drs. Daya & Chander Gupta Mr. & Mrs. Kerry Hawkins Dane & Sherrill Hershberg Richard & Carol Jones Ian A. Kay Michael & Glenna Kay

Wanda Koop Dr. Hermann K. Lee Richard Lee Paul Leinburd Dr. Judith Littleford Gail Loewen, In Memory of Sue Lemmerick Suzanne & Graham Lount Dr. David Lyttle Mr. David Mann Elaine & Neil Margolis Ed & Pat Martens Alexander Mickelthwate Ken and Judy Murray Wayne & Linda Paquin Gerry Parkinson Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Parrish Lesia Peet Harvey & Sylvia Pollock Dr. Diane Ramsey Dr. Donald S. Reimer & Mrs. Anne Reimer Jim & Leney Richardson* Mrs. Shirley Richardson* Mr. Rick Riess & Mrs. Jean Carter Mr. & Mrs. H. Sanford Riley Tamara & Garry Roehr Trudy Schroeder & Norman Dyck Ms. Melanie Sifton Jimmy & Morse Silden Jack & Elaine Sine Dudley & Eleanor Thompson Arni Thorsteinson & Susan Glass Mr. Richard Turner Don & Florence Whitmore Klaus & Elsa Wolf Dr. & Mrs. Klaus Wrogemann Ivy & Norval Young 1 Anonymous *Founding Members

KPMG LLP Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Payworks Inc Pitblado LLP Premier Printing Ltd. Warehouse Artworks Young Presidents Organization

Number Ten Architectural Group Peerless Garments LP Piston Ring Service Pollard Banknote Limited Red River Co-Operative Ltd. Robinson Lighting Ltd. Silpit Industries Co. Ltd The Smith Agency Ltd.

Music Stand $500 - $999 Birchwood Automotive Group Coghlan's Limited Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Deloitte Foundation Florence & Sheldon Berney InterGroup Consultants Ltd. Manitoba's Credit Unions The Manitoba Teachers Society

Riser: Under $500 A. Akman & Son Ltd. Allmar International Community and Youth Solutions L.J. Bowman Realty Inc. Mid West Packaging Limited Optimum Agra Services Ltd. Patill/St. James Insurance

WSO Box Office 949-3999 I www.wso.ca

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Friends of the WSO help support the WSO’s artistic programs each season.

Members enjoy special benefits that bring members closer to the music, guest artists and WSO musicians.

Thank you!

Honourary Chair Gwen Hoebig, Concertmaster Symphony $600 + Judy & Jay Anderson Mr. & Mrs. A. Robert & C. Joy Antenbring Len & Mary Bateman Reesor & Norma Bingeman David & Gillian Bird Gerry & Lorraine Cairns Carol Cassels Jan & Kevin Coates Dr. & Mrs. C. Dawes John and Gay Docherty Beverley & Fred Dyck Mr. Abdo A El Tassi Carrie Ferguson Ms. Jo-Ann Finney Delores Gembey Robert & Linda Gold Dr. & Mrs. W. L. Gordon Marjory Graham Patricia Guy Mary & Gregg Hanson Jack & Elsie Hignell Gwen Hodgson Michael & Hélène Hoffer Donald K. Johnson June & Lawrence Jones Millie & Wally Kroeker M.L. Kuntzemueller W.K. Labies Fraser & Joan Linklater In Memory of Mrs. Jean Mooney Terry & Vi Moore Drs. Kenneth & Sharon Mould Donna & Bill Parrish Vic & Gwen Pinchin Mrs. Marina Plett-Lyle In Memory of Dr. Anna M. Szetle Dr. & Mrs. Brian Postl Mr. & Mrs. N.W. Reilander Jim & Pat Richtik Drs. Bruce Roe & Margo Lane Bill & Winnifred Sim Frank Stewart & Elaine Parent Ms. Inga Storgaard Mr. Peter van Dijken Dr. & Mrs. Willem T.H. van Oers Raymond and Shirley Wiest 1 Anonymous Concerto $300 - $599 Gorden Andrus & Adele Kory Margaret-Lynne & Jim Astwood Ms. Margaret Barbour

Cheryl & Earl Barish Dr. & Mrs. Jaroslaw Barwinsky Monty & Marie-Claire Bell Mr. & Mrs. C. Richard Betts Mr. Garth C. Bishop Mrs. Dorothy Black Helga & Gerhard Bock Mr. Jim Bracken Sheila & David Brodovsky Mr. & Mrs. F. Buckmaster Elizabeth Buggey Mark & Shelley Buleziuk Gail Carruthers Bruno Gossen & Solange Chabannes Barbara Coghlan & George Stevens Drs. David Connor & Kathleen Ross Barbara Cook Arthur Cramer & Darlene Stewart Margaret Cumming Tanya & Cameron Derksen Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Dingman Marten & Joanne Duhoux Marcia Fleisher & Kelly MacDonald Penny Gilbert Marjory Alexander Graham & Family Fund Mr. William Gordon In Memory of Dr. Phil Hall Mary & Gregg Hanson Mr. Daniel Heindl Sonia & Harvey Hosfield Helmut & Dorothy Huebert Robert Jaskiewicz Mr. Leroy M. Johnson Marianne Johnson Dave & Diane Johnston Drs. Keith & Gwyneth Jones Penny & Gerald Kalef Koren & Leonard Kaminski J. Gartner & L. Kampeas Mr. & Mrs. Burton J. Kennedy Dr. I. Kinizsi Ms. Heather Kirkham In Memory of Harvey Kittle Susan & Keith Knox T.G. Kucera Yetta and Jack Levit James & Pat Ludwig In the Memory of Lisa Lugtig Andrew Lutz Ms. Janice Lutz, In Memory of Donald Browne Ms. Janice Lutz, In Memory of Lovie Liewicki Ms. Janice Lutz, In Memory of Alice Lutz Douglas MacEwan Shirley, Ken and Don McKenzie, In Memory of Don Browne Mrs. E. Louise McLandress Robert Mondy Margaret Moroz, In Memory of Donald Browne Margaret Moroz, In Memory of Lovie Liewicki Margaret Moroz, In Memory of Alice Lutz Vera Moroz Trevor & Terri Nordman Bonnie & Richard Olfert Shelley Parham & David Smith

Blanche Parsons Mr. & Mrs. Marcel Pelletier Donna & Ian Plant Carolynne Presser Rosemary Prior Mohammed Rashwan Mr. Fred Redekopp Donald & Karen Ross Judge & Mrs. Charles & Naida Rubin Olga & Bill Runnalls Merrill & Shayna Shulman E. Stamp Harold & Brenda Standing Curtis & Lorane Steiman Dr. & Mrs. M.R. Steinbart Dr. Lea Stogdale Walter & Margaret Swayze Susan & Kerr Twaddle Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Heather Williams Harry & Evelyn Wray 6 Anonymous Serenade $150 - $299 Ross & Doreen Adamson S. Attwood & M. Dupuis Trish Allison-Simms George & Eleanore Balacko Dick & Minnie Bell R.C. Bellan Dr. & Mrs. Barry Bermack Mark & Zita Bernstein Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Edwin & Susan Bethune Mr. Richard Bochonko Frances Booth Brian & Bev Born Mr. & Mrs. Penny & Sheldon Bowles Mrs. Jean M. Bradley Ruth & Kris Breckman Gloria Brown Mrs. Jane Bullied Sel & Chris Burrows Ms. Carolyn Callbeck Mrs. Mary C. Campbell Ron Clement Ms. Julie Collings Con-Pro Industries Mrs. Joyce Cooper John Corp and Mary Elizabeth McKenzie Ingrid & Michael Cox Mrs. E. Craig Gary & Fiona Crow Ted & Margaret Cuddy Ms. Linda Daniels Mrs. Maureen Danzinger Bob & Alison Darling Jack & Mary Davison Sally R. Dowler John & Ada Ducas Miss Helene Dyck Mr. & Mrs. W. Easton Mr. & Mrs. J.G. Ekins George B. Elias John & Martha Enns Margaret E. Faber Marcia Fleisher & Kelly MacDonald Doug & Phyllis Flint Mrs. Evelyn Forget Reg Friend Arnold & Christa Froese Mr. Richard Frost

Harold & Alice Funk E. George Dr. & Mrs. Ron & Denise George Harry & Mary Giesbrecht Mrs. Harold W. Grant Larry & Sue Greer Donna Grescoe Dojack Irene Groot-Koerkamp & Greg Edmond Ms. Joyce Grose Mr. James Hanley Mr. & Mrs. Allan & Audrey Harburn Beth & Raymond Harris Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hattie Evelyn & Larry Hecht Paul & Nel Henteleff Bob & Biddy Hilton Mr. & Mrs. J.K. Holland N.J. & L.J. Holliday Roberta & Larry Hurtig Investors Group Matching Gift Program Ms. Helen Isaak Rudy & Gail Isaak Terry & Shirley Jones Wilfred & Dorothy James Mr. Richard Karp Henry & Dena Katz Marion & Bill Kinnear Mr. & Mrs. Kirkland Ms. Janet Kuchma Lillian & Ernest Kushniaryk Ms. Teena Laird Ms. Elaine Lamonica Ms. Phyllis Law Mr. Don Lawrence Mr. Norman Leathers Mr. & Mrs. H.F. Leggett Ms. F. Lesage Mrs. Myrna H. Levin Rose & Dick Lim Wendell & Eleanor Lind Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Mr. John Macrae Pat & Murray Macrae Dr. & Mrs. A.G. Macrodimitris Helen & Brian Mansfield Ruth May D. McKay Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon McLeod Glen Mead Mrs. David Meyrowitz Gary & Ricki Miles Mrs. Mona Mills Nathan & Carolyn Mitchell Gord & Sherratt Moffatt Margaret & Fred Mooibroek Vera Moroz Mrs. J.E. Morris Valinda Morris Peter & Margaret Morse Bill & Hilda Muir Mrs. E. J. Nebbs Dr. & Mrs. G.H. Nicholls Fred & Karen Nicholson Theda Olson Carole & Cam Osler Capt. Kevin J. Peters Mr. David Pike Ruth Carol & Len Podheiser Ms. Cornelia Pope Blumie Portnoy Mr. & Mrs. Sam Potter

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Tim Preston & Dave Ling Mary Redekopp Reynold & Esther Redekopp J. Reichert Ms. Iris Reimer Levi & Tena Reimer Mrs. Mary T. Reimer Mr. & Mrs. Gordon & Eleanor Riach Dr. Ron Richert Mrs. Tracy Ridley Ms. Charlotte Robbins Lucien Roy F.E. Sanderson Hans & Gabriele Schneider Dr. & Mrs. A. N. Schroeder Dr. Robert Schroth Mr. Rodney E. Shannon Mr. Bill Shead Gwen Shelvey Izzy Shore Louis & Shirley Ann Simkulak David & Lorraine Smith Ms. Brenda Snider Gordon & Darby Spafford Mr & Mrs. R.P. Spear Dan & Elsie Stasiuk Bonnie Hoffer Steiman & Lionel Steinman Ms. Margaret Stevenson Margaret & Hartley Stinson Miss Evelyn M. Stoddart Dr. V. Marie Storrie Dr. & Mrs. David Swatek L. & P. Talbot Dr. & Mrs. John Taylor Ms. Anne Thiessen Mr. & Mrs. Bruce S. Thompson C. & R. Thomsen Lee Treilhard Dr. & Mrs. Jose & Ruth Vasconcelos Hugo & Anny Veldhuis Dr. & Mrs. F.C. Violago Bill & Brenda Voort Jesse Vorst Joyce & Sidney Waldron Pat & Peter Walker Mrs. Marion Wallace Dr. & Mrs. W. Reid Waters Douglas & Janet Watson Donna Webb Mr. Alphonso Weekes Mrs. Gwen M. Welsh Mr. & Mrs. J.P. Whitlaw Ron & Shirley Williams Elma & Charles Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Claude Wilson Mr. David Wilson Winnipeg Foundation Corporate Matching Program Melanie Wood Karin Woods 21 Anonymous Prelude $75 - $149 Michael & Susan Allen Guy Arbez & Dawn Power, In Memory of Grant McIntosh Doug Arrell & Dick Smith Mr. Philip Ashdown Jack Atchison Mr. Murray Auld William & Irmgard Baerg, In Memory of Heather Whittaker 2 4 O V E R T U R E I M a r c h 2 0 11

Allan & Rochelle Baker Robert Barton Joyce & Margaret Beggs, In Memory of Heather Whittaker Mrs. Margaret Bellhouse Mrs. Audrey Belyea Eric Bergen Donald & Edith Besant Mr. Ted Bock & Ms. Liane Chalmers-Bock Marnie Bolland Mr. & Mrs. A.K. Bolton Brenda Bracken-Warwick & Ken Warwick Mr. Glenn J. Bradshaw Mr. & Mrs. A.D. Brady Mrs. Ruth Bredin Lorne & Rosada Bride Mr. Robert Briercliffe Paul & Doreen Bromley Mrs. Joycelin Brooks Miss Dorothy Broomhall Calvin & Jane Brown, In Memory of Grant McIntosh Chris Brown Mr. & Mrs. E. & M. Mavis Brown Ms. Judy Brown Mr. Ross Brownlee Ms. Marion Bruno Ms. Carol Budnick Ms. Freda Buleziuk Mr. Aurele Campeau, In Memory of Dr. Eugene Kaprowy M.E. Carr Ms. Donna Carruthers Dorothy & Bob Carswell Dr. Denis Champagne Dr. Jong Chang Saul Cherniack & Myra Wolch Ms. Darlene Chimilar Mrs. Leona Christiansen Mr. & Mrs. Peter Clarke Alex & Peggy Colonello Ms. Marcella Copp Joyce & Lawrence Cormack Irene & Robert Corne Ms. Helle Cosby Mrs. E. Craig Irene Crofts Dennis & Ruth Crook Rev. & Mrs. W. A. Cross Mrs. Isabel J. Crowson J. & B. Croxford Denise Cyr-Gander Alonzo & Lise Daley Mrs. Sheila M. Davis D. & E. De Graff F. De Grazia Marilyn Derksen & Merle Neufeld Miss Shirley K. Dickinson Mary Dixon In Memory of Diane Dowling David Downie Mrs. Margaret Downie Dr. F.P. Doyle Herbert Driver Mr. R. D. Dryden Kobus & Corne Du Preez Mrs. Dorothy Easton Bill & Anne Edge Mr. Howard Epp John B. & Katie Epp Ken & Connie Epp

Kathleen & David Estey In Memory of Ron Oswald Greg & Linda Fearn D. Ferraton Doug & Joanne Flynn Margaret Follett Dr. Theo Fourie Glen & Florence Fraser Mrs. Marguerite Fredette Mr. Lloyd Friedman Kevin & Pam Friesen Mrs. Margaret Funk Mrs. Mary Funk Mr. & Mrs. Oliver & Evelyn Gardner Deborah L. Ginther Joyce & Bob Gladding Ms. Diane Gooch Dr. & Mrs. L.C. Graham Claire Breslaw & Paul Granovsky Mrs. Noreen Greenberg Elaine & Oliver Greenfield Dr. Hilary Grocott & Ms. Shivaun Berg Ms. Christina W. Grose Ms. Joyce Grose Mr. & Mrs. Mel Guberman Maxine Gurvey Katie & DeLloyd Guth Mr. Patrick Hackett Miss Marilyn Hall Mr. Roy Halstead Ian & Gerry Hamilton Catherine Harrison Marie Harnois Mrs. Phyllis Hatskin Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hattie Teresa A. Hay Mrs. Elisabeth Hellmuth Millie Hemmelgarn Mrs. Betty Henderson Yude Henteleff & Joy Winchell L.G. Herd Marilyn & Helios Hernandez Ms. Shirley Hicks Mrs. Marilyn Hido Shelagh A. Hinch Mr. Derek B. Holke Richard & Karen Howell Mrs. Joan M. Hunter William J. Hutton Mr. Lindsay Ingram Wilfred & Dorothy James Alan Janzen & Leona Sookram Father Stan A. Jaworski David & Heather Jenkins Ms. Marilyn Kapitany Mrs. Ethel Karr Mr. John Kearsey Erwin W. Kitsch Birte Klug Mrs. Marion Korn Mr. Ernest Kornelsen Mr. Ernie Krahn D. Kristjanson Miss Patricia Kuchma Robert Kusmack Alan Laing Mrs. Helen La Rue Miss Elizabeth Lavender Mrs. Donna Leech K. Le Madec Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Lentle Mr. R. Leroeye Riva Levi R. & J. Lewis

Sheila & Elvin Linder Mr. Gordon P. Linney Donald & Barbara Little, In Memory of Dr. Eugene Kaprowy Albert & Helen Litz Mrs. Mary Lloyd Lorron Agencies Ltd. Laura & Michael Lovett, In Memory of Dr. Eugene Kaprowy Roger Lowe Roger & Norma Lowe G. & G. Lowry Evelyn & Brian Lundeen Lorraine MacLeod Jim MacNair, In Memory of Mae Barbara Main Markham Physiotherapy Clinic Harold S. Mawhinney & Judy Moon Mr. Alan Maxwell Dr. & Mrs. Ihor Mayba Gary & Joan McCallum Mr. & Mrs. R. McDougall Janet McDowell M Jane McIntosh & Michael Weis, In Memory of David Grant McIntosh Charlie & Joan McIntyre Violet McKenzie Mrs. Jean H. McLennan Ardythe McMaster Mr. James A. McKinley Iona McPhee Edward C. Meadows Mr. & Mrs. Erhard Meier Rita & Don Menzies Josephine Meyer Mrs. Jocelyn Millard Nathan & Carolyn Mitchell Sylvia Mitchell Ms. Akemi Miyahara Mrs. Anne Moore Mr. Peter Morgan Dr. Stan & Wendy Moroz Agnes B. Morrow John & Margaret Mundie Don Munro Charlotte Murrell B. & J. Nielsen Mr. Robert Nix Edgar Oddleifson George & Gladys Oelkers Mr. & Mrs. Kiem Oen John & Karen Ogden Truus Oliver Mrs. B. Ozog Shirley & Graham Padgett Abraham & Henny Paritzky In Memory of Mary Patterson Mr. Cam Pauls Ms. Diane Payment Mrs. G.T. Pearson In Memory of Miles Pepper Margaret & Peter Peters Ms. Pat Philpott Sylvia & Earl Pitch Irvin & Sandra Plosker Ms. Danuta Podkomorska Mr. & Mrs. Edna Pohl Mr. & Mrs. Ron Polinsky Phyllis Portnoy & Rory Egan Ms. Donna Price Mrs. Nell Provinciano Ms. Joanne Prygrocki Eric & Erna Pullam

Bryan & Diana Purdy Mrs. Carol Pyper Mr. & Mrs. A. Rathke Ms. Marjorie Reed George & Lois Reenders J E Louanne Reid Gordon & Adele Reid Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Rerie Esther Remis Patrick Rice R. Richman Stan Ridgway Waltraut Riedel-Baun Carmen Roberge Frances E. Rowlin John & Wendy Russell Mr. John Russell Mr. Johnny Rule Salangad & Ms. Pearly Rule Salangad Alixe Ryles Mrs. S Sampson Bill Sands A. Schroeder R. Schroeder Shirley Schroeder Viola J. Schultz-Ridge Walter & Dorothea Schultz Mr. Ken Schykulski Ray & Charlene Scouten Dr. L. Sekla Drs. Sexton Mrs. Doreen Shanks Shirley E. Sherwood Heida & Skuli Sigfusson Garth Simonson Dr. Don and Lynne Simonson Mr. & Mrs. Smith Mabel S. Smith Lindi & John Smith Peter & Geri Spencer Helen St. Germain Coralie & John Standing Mr. W.H. Stannard Mr. & Mrs. A.E. Stanton Nicola Lindley Starin Carl & Mary Starodub Gary & Gwen Steiman Ms. Helena Stelsovsky Josephine Stemerowicz Elva G. Stevens William Stewart Archie & Shirley Stone Ms. Linda Sturgeon Juris & Aija Svenne Audrey M. Swan Dr. & Mrs. S. Szirom Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor Jim & Jan Tennant, In Memory of Dr. Eugene Kaprowy Tom and Lori Thomas June & Lorne Thompson Ms. Marilyn Thompson Mr. Ross Thompson Lorna & Dr. Ken Thorlakson Edith A. Toews Elizabeth Toews Dr. Helen A. Toews Mary & Gordon Toombs Neil & Carol Trembath Dr. & Mrs. Eric Vickar Eve & Harry Vickar Mr. Robert Vineberg Ms. E. Wall Elizabeth M. Wall Mrs. Laurabelle Wallace Peter & Faye Warren Jack & Bernice Watts

Mrs. Evelyn Wener J. Whyte Mrs. Frances Wickberg Mr. Herbert W. Wildeman Dorcas & Kirk Windsor Dr. Kenneth & Norma Woodman Patrick Wright John & Beverley Yarema Graham & Vicki Young, In Memory of Grant McIntosh Donn Yuen Ruth Zoltok 26 Anonymous Sonatina Under $75 P. Achtemichuk Joyce Aitken Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Albersheim H. Neil Almdal Jacqueline Anderson M. Richard Arcand Ms. Jean Armstrong Yves Auger Mr. John Bacon Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Janice Bailey Mr. Doug Bale Mr. Cliff Barrett G. Barton Lucille & Ed Bass Miss Wendy Beaton Gertie and Asher Begleiter Mrs. Margaret Bellhouse Mrs. Eva Berard Mr. George Berman Balram & Carole Bhakar Mrs. Janet Bider Dr. Eric R. Bohm Ms. Ingrid Bolbecher Mr. J. R. Bonot Mrs. Ruth Booth Ms. Kathy Brost In Memory of Donald Richard Browne Edythe M. Brown Mr. John & Judith Brown Dr. Jeff & Madeline Brown Narendra Budhia Alfred Buelow Lydia Bulat Rev. Msgr. Michael Buyachok Ruth Calvert Barbara Campbell Mrs. Mary C. Campbell Mrs. Ruth Campbell Mrs. Audrey Cassels Betty & Bruce Catchpole Ms. Wanda Lu Chandler Mr. Theodore Chell Mrs. Ella Chenkie Mrs. Patti Cherney Ms. Claudia Chernitsky Melina Chow Ms. Arline Christopherson S. K. Clark Ross M. Cleeve Marjory Clowes Mrs. Jean M. Coates Katherine Cobor & Gordon Steindel Ms. Doreen Conlin Mr. Ernest Cornelsen Mr. James Cory M. Aimé Coté Mrs. Jane Coyne

Stephen Crane Ms. Judy Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Joyce Crawley M. & G. Crielaard Ms. Maxine Cristall Mr. Alan L. Crossin Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Cunningham J Curtis D. Cymbalist Ms. Mary Dahl Ms. Joan Dale Mrs. Daphne Davidson Mrs. Jacqueline Davie Dr. Beth Davies Mr. Rowland Del Bigio Beth Derraugh Ms. M. Jane Dick Marlene & Fred Dickson Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Joyce Dittman Sylvia Dixon Miss Patricia Dolski Mrs. Reta Dordick Mrs. Norma Drosdowech Wanda Drury Miss Sharon Dueck, In Memory of Donald Browne Mr & Mrs. Peter Eibisch Ms. Adele Elin Mrs. M.L. Elliott John & Ruth Ens Don & Martha Epstein Vera & Peter Fast Miss Nancy Fennell, In Memory of Donald Browne David & Ruth Ferguson Laurel Fife Cal & Lois Finch Mr. David Firman, In Memory of Alice Lutz Cathy Florko Mrs. Sheryl Fowler In Memory of Dr. Karl Krueger Mrs. Gitta Fricke Ms. Anne Friesen Mary Friesen Peter Fulop Bill & Carolyn Gadsby, In Memory of Grant McIntosh Mr. & Mrs. George & Carol Gamby Mrs. M.L. Garry Mr. Daymond Gauthier Jim & Betty Gaynor Ms. Barbara Gessner Mrs. M. Gilbert Marybet & Jim Gilroy Mr. Laurent Gimenez Les & Doreen Girling Mr. Goldstein Mrs. Inga Granovskaya Josephine G. Green John & Louise Greenaway Ms. Cheryl M. Greenwood Mr. George Grenier Ms. Victoria Gretchen Ms. Marianne Gruber Mr. & Mrs. H Gustafson Ms. Evelyn Gurvey, In Memory of Donald Browne Irene Hamerton Gertrude Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. I Hamilton Ms. Heather Hartry Nora Harvey

Mrs. Sylvia Haverstick Dr. & Mrs. J.C. Haworth Ms. Sharyn Hayter Mrs. Dolores Hebert Max & Eleanor Herst Shirley Hicks Jean Highmoor Dorothy L. Hodgson Marion Holland Mr. Martin Horseman Ken Howard Mrs. Carol Hreno Ms. Ishbel Issacs, In Memory of Grant McIntosh Rozin & Cathy Iwanicki, In Memory of Dr. Eugene Kaprowy Jacqueline Iwasienko R.B. Jackson, In Memory of Heather Whittaker Neoma Jantz Mrs. Lois Johnson Audrey E. Jones Arlene & Robert Jones Phillip, Susan & Josh Kahanovitch, In Memory of Heather Whittaker Dr. Sam Kantor Ms. Jayne Laverne Kapac In Memory of Anne Gwendolyn Karr Mr. Gordon C. Keatch Emse Keith Mrs. Shirley Kilburn Ms. Eunice Kells John & Martha Klassen Ms. Mary Klassen Mr. Eugene S. Kovach Simma & Hy Kraitberg Ms. K Kristjanson Emery & Vlasta Lajtai Josie Landry Mrs. Jessie Lang Elizabeth Lansard Ms. Lorna Law, In Memory of Heather Whittaker Mrs. Eveleen Lawrenson Ms. Barbara Lawton Ms. Patricia Leblanc Ms. Patti Leblanc Wayne & Helen LeBlanc Rod & Ann Ledwich Mrs. Ingrid Lee Ms. Teresa Lee, In Memory of Donald Browne Mr. Richard Lemmon Ms. Heather Leonoff Mrs. Mary-Ann Lepper Mr. P Le Quere David & Cheryl Levene Ms. Hildy Leverton Mr. & Mrs. C. Lewis Paul & Shirley Lindsay Barry & Patricia Lloyd Mrs. Mary Lloyd Jeannette Lord, In Memory of Dr. Eugene Kaprowy Ms. Savellia Love Kathleen Lovelace Joe and Carole MacKintosh Mr. Al MacKling Mr. & Mrs. Alexander & Phyllis Madryga Mr. Allan Mapes Carol Markiewich Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon & Rita Margolis

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Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Carol Martens Mrs. Irene Marriott Ms. Mary Massey Mrs. Ruth Matas, In Memory of Donald Browne Mrs. Patricia Matheson Ma Mawi Keith R. Mayoh Ms. Susan McCarthy Cathy McCollough Donovan McKay R. H. McKenzie Mrs. Marilyn McMullan Dr. Ann M. McNeill Mr. Lyle W. McNichol Allan McPhail Mr. J McPhee Mr. Ron Meyers Ms. Emily Mikolajewski Mrs. Gloria Miller Peter Miller & Carolyn Garlich Mr. & Mrs. Joe Mindell Mr. Howard Mitchell M. Mohr, In Memory of Dr. Eugene Kaprowy Miss Jane E. Montgomery Mrs. Joan Ann Morton Mrs. Colette M. Mozol Esther Nisenholt Issie & Hazel Oiring Miss Jenny Olynyk Mr. & Mrs. Mario & Barbara Osorio Ms. Margitta Ossenkopp Ira & Sadie Owen Shirley & Graham Padgett Dr. F. Paraskevas Edith K. Parker Ms. Norma Parsons Pat Patterson Donna Pearen Mrs. Evelyn Pearlman Valerie Pearson Neil Bruneau & Ellen Peel Mrs. Denise Penley Addie Penner Mrs. Louise Penner Mrs. Heather Penno Mrs. June Perron Ms. Gail Perry Mike Petkau Howard Curle & Beverley Phillips Robert Phillips Mrs. Marina Plett-Lyle, In Memory of Donald Browne Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope, In Memory of Donald Browne Dr. & Mrs. James Popplow Don & Carol Poulin, In Memory of Dr. Eugene Kaprowy Mr. & Mrs. Norman Pound Mr. David Procner Mrs. Glennys Propp R. Publow Mr. Michael Quinn Carol Rebizant Ms. Pat Repa Ms. Tami Reynolds Mr. Patrick Rice Beverley Ridd, In Memory of Grant McIntosh David & Helene Riesen 2 6 O V E R T U R E I M a r c h 2 0 11

Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Vera Ripley Mrs. Sandra Rosen Mrs. Estelle Rosenberg Mrs. V. Rosolowich Mr. Don Ross Royal Canadian College of Organists, In Memory of William Sim Mr. Rory Runnells John & Shirley Russell Mr. & Mrs. John Sadler Mrs. Caterina Sayers Alan & Rebecca Schacter Kay Schalme William Scheidt Ms. Velma Schmidt Mrs. Edna Schneider Mrs. Marian Schroeder Adolph & Diane Schurek Mr. John Schwandt B.J.N. Scott Miriam Segal Dr. Marvin & Emily Shane Mr. James Shanks Mr. Robert Shawcross Carl & Margaret Shaykewich Izzy Shore Mrs. Rita Shreiber Elaine & Norman Silverberg Catherine E. Smart Mr. George Smellie Mr. Ed Solimka George A. Sotiriadis Ms. Nata L. Spigelman Dr. & Mrs. J.B. Squire Ms. Judy V. Stanley Mr. Eric L. Stefanson Ms. Kay Stewart Gerry & Jasmin St. Laurent Muriel Sutherland G.W. & Jean Swift Ms. Mary Lou Talmage Gladys Tarala Ewa & Ludwick Tarsia Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Heather Teller Ms. Leann Thompson Nancy & Geoff Tidmarsh Ms. Helen A. Toews Marilyn Torossi Mr. Alan Tring D. Turner Richard Turner Mr. & Mrs. William & Diane Ulrich, In Memory of Gordon Fogg Ms. Eleanor Urquhart Mrs. Roseline Usiskin Eve & Harry Vickar, In Memory of Donald Browne Denis Vincent Miss A. H. Wagstaffe Ms. Donna Wakaruk Robin & Joanne Walker Patricia & Lorne Wallace Mr. Ken Warmbrod Mr. & Mrs. Goren R. Waver Mrs. Hilda Weber Mr. Glen Angus Webster Ms. Louise Welsh Mr. E. F. White Ms. S.M. Whiteway, In Memory of Donald Browne In Memory of Heather Whittaker

Ms. Lois A. Whyte Ms. Audrey Wilson Mrs. Barbara Wilson David & Joan Wilson Elaine & Manuel Wiseman Mr. & Mrs. John Wood Terrie Woodward Gladys Wynes Mr. Edwin Yee Phillip S. Young 44 Anonymous

ENDOWMENT FUND Leave a legacy by making a donation to the WSO’s Endowment Fund. Managed by the Winnipeg Foundation since 1959, the fund has grown in value to just over $4.4 M. Gifts to the fund ensure longterm financial support for the orchestra.

Thank you!

Gail Asper & Michael Paterson In Memory of Jessica Bernardin Ms. Marion Bruno Sheila & David Brodovsky Dr. Tom & Mrs. Jennifer Carter Catherine, Mark & Ryan Chabot, In Memory of Alice Lutz Mr. Ray Davis Miss Helene Dyck Ms. Cheryl M. Greenwood In Memory of Doris May Hall Marilyn & Helios Hernandez In Memory of Donald Hurd P. Ilavsky Andrew Lutz, In Memory of Alice Lutz Christopher, Tanya & Mika Lutz, In Memory of Alice Lutz Robert & Barbara Lutz, In Memory of Alice Lutz Jim MacNair, In Memory of Mae Barbara Main Ms. Lori Marks Ruth May Ardythe McMaster Frances E. Rowlin Grant & Janet Saunders Trudy Schroeder, Norman Dyck, Nina & Katrina, In Memory of Heather Whittaker In Memory of R.F. Skinner Dan & Elsie Stasiuk Ms. Inga Storgaard In Memory of Michael Zaluski 32 Anonymous

Share the Music is a unique outreach initiative of the WSO that allows economically disadvantaged children and their families to attend WSO performances. Thank you for helping to Share the Music!

Sheila & David Brodovsky M. & G. Crielaard Barbara Cook Ms. Cecilia Dong L Erickson Ms. Nicole Lafreniere River West Park School Saskatoon Youth Orchestra Ms. Brenda Sklar G.W. & Jean Swift Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor

New Music Festival Club donors help to ensure the artistic excellence of the WSO’s New Music Festival.

Thank you!

Aubrey & Dr. Linda Asper Pat & Mary Jo Carrabre Dr. & Mrs. David Connor Mrs. Anne England Mr. & Mrs. Egon & Erna Enns Kathleen & David Estey Dr. Denis & Tricia Hlynka Paul & Nel Henteleff Marilyn & Helios Hernandez Richard & Karen Howell Drs. Keith & Gwyneth Jones Koren & Leonard Kaminski Kozub/Halldorson Family T. G. Kucera Ms. Deirdre Laidlaw Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Lambert K.W. Lee Mr. Gordon P. Linney Dr. Brendan MacDougall Ms. Teresa Martin Mr. & Mrs. Cam & Joy McLean Ms. Sheila Miller Mrs. Brenda Morlock Margaret Moroz Robert & Cindy Neufield Suzanne & Bill Newman Lesia Peet Bill Reid Mr. Doug Shewfelt Muriel Smith Mr. & Mrs. A.E. Stanton Ms. Roberta Stephen Stogie B Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Wiens Ms. Linda Harlos & Mr. Adrian Wildsmith Mr. Christopher Wilson Karin Woods 2 Anonymous

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WOMEN’S COMMITTEE of the WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2011 2:00 P.M. THE MANITOBA CLUB 194 BROADWAY Door Prizes

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Tickets: $65.00 (Partial Tax Receipt) Tickets available at The Music Stand at WSO concerts or from Shirley Loewen 269-1912

PRESIDENTS OF THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1948-51 1951-53 1953-55 1955-57 1957-58 1958-61 1961-62 1962-64 1964-65 1965-67 1967-69 1969-71 1971-73 1973-74 1974-76 1976-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82

Hon. Mr. Justice J. T. Beaubien Mr. J. M. Sinclair Mr. Digby Wheeler Mr. W. D. Hurst Dr. Hugh H. Saunderson Mr. E. W. H. Brown Mr. David Slater The Hon. Mr. Justice Monnin Mr. Norman J. Alexander Mr. R. W. Richards Mr. W. R. Palmer Mr. E. J. Smith Dr. M. M. Pierce Mr. H. S. Brock-Smith Mr. Allan G. Moffatt Mr. Julian D. T. Benson Mr. John L. Buckworth Mr. N. Roger McFallon Mr. John F. Fraser Mr. William W. Draper

1982-83 1983-84 1984-86 1986-88 1988-90 1990-92 1992-94 1994-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 Feb 1999 – May 1999 Jun 1999 – 2000 2000- Feb 03 Mar 2003 – Dec 2003 Dec 2003 – Jan 2005 Jan 2005 – Jul 2006 Jul 2006 – Nov 2006 Dec 2006 – Jun 2007 2007 – present

Mr. John O. Baatz Mr. Andrew D. M. Ogaranko, Q.C. Mr. Harold Buchwald, Q.C. Mr. Michel Lagacé Mr. William H. Loewen Mrs. Julia DeFehr Mr. Gordon Fogg Mrs. Helen Hayles Mr. Anthony Brookes Mrs. Helen Hayles Mr. William Norrie Mr. William Loewen Mr. Bruce MacCormack Mr. Roger King Ms. Patti Sullivan Mr. Wally Fox-Decent Ms. Carol Bellringer Mr. Harvey Pollock (Interim President) Mr. Brendan MacDougall Ms. Dorothy Dobbie

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WSO BOARD & STAFF 2010-2011 SEASON OUR DISTINGUISHED PATRONS His Honour the Honourable Philip S. Lee C.M., O.M. Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The Honourable Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba His Worship Sam Katz, Mayor of the City of Winnipeg Mr. W.H. Loewen & Mrs. S.E. Loewen, WSO Directors Emeritus WOMEN'S COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE Lesia Peet, President Shirley Loewen, Vice President Olga Runnalls, Past President Susan Cooke and Winnifred Warkentin, Secretary Margaret Harvie, Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dorothy Dobbie, Greg Doyle President & Chair Susan Feldman Ed J. Martens, Dr. Daya Gupta 1st Vice-President Elba Haid Muriel Smith, Lesia Peet 2nd Vice-President Dr. William Pope Dr. Brendan MacDougall, Lorne Sharfe Past-President William Shead Marilyn Billinkoff Joanne Sigurdson Brenlee Carrington-Trepel Karl Stobbe Michael Cox Richard Turner Arlene Dahl

TRUDY SCHROEDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE, MUSIC DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE OFFICE Lori Marks, Confidential Executive Assistant

ARTISTIC Bramwell Tovey, Conductor Laureate Richard Lee, Resident Conductor Vincent Ho, Composer-in-Residence

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION John Bacon, Director of Finance & Administration Sandi Mitchell, Payroll & Accounting Administrator Chelse McKee, Accounting & Volunteer Assistant

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS Jean-Francois Phaneuf, Director of Artistic Operations James Manishen, Artistic Operations Associate DEVELOPMENT Anne Elise LavallĂŠe, Artistic Operations Assistant Joanne Gudmundson, Director of Development Laura Daniel, Production Manager Carol Cassels, Development Manager Chris Lee, Orchestra Personnel Manager Terri Nordman, Development Coordinator Ray Chrunyk, Principal Librarian Gail Loewen, Manager of Strategic Advancement Projects Laura MacDougall, Assistant Librarian Lawrence Rentz, Stage Supervisor SALES & AUDIENCE SERVICES Jacob Gurevich, Personnel Manager Emeritus Ryan Diduck, Director of Sales & Audience Services Tara Forshaw, Patron Services Supervisor (Maternity Leave) EDUCATION & OUTREACH Sarah Lund, Group Sales Associate Tanya Derksen, Director of Education & Outreach Jason Hayes, Patron Services Representative Amy Wolfe, Education & Outreach Coordinator Matthew Brooks, Patron Services Representative (p/t) Ashley Cyr, Patron Services Representative (p/t) MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Rachel Himelblau, Patron Services Representative (p/t) Lisa Abram, Director of Marketing & Communications Marianne McPeek, Patron Services Representative (p/t) Cheryl Waldner, Communications Coordinator Clare Neil, Patron Services Representative (p/t) Shaun Thompson, Graphic Designer Crystal Schwartz, Patron Services Representative (p/t) Heather Thornton, Patron Services Representative (p/t) Melissa Ungrin, Patron Services Representative (p/t)

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