WINNIPEG SYMPHONY
September – November 2012
Measha Brueggergosman
“As electrifying on disc as she was in person, Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman is the ideal medium, wielding a forceful, radiant voice equally capable of nuance and intimacy.” – The Plain Dealer
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20122013 SEASON GUIDE Alexander Mickelthwate, Music Director Richard Lee, Resident Conductor Vincent Ho, Composer-in-Residence
WSO Season at-a-Glance TCHAIKOVSKY 1 Friday, September 21 I 8:00 pm Saturday, September 22 I 8:00 pm CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MOTOWN WITH THE CONTOURS FEATURING SYLVESTER POTTS Friday, September 28 I 8:00 pm Saturday, September 29 I 8:00 pm Sunday, September 30 I 2:00 pm STRAVINSKY: RITE OF SPRING Friday, October 12 I 10:30 am
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Saturday, December 1 I 7:30 pm MENNONITE CONCERTOS Sunday, December 2 I 7:30 pm BARENAKED LADIES: HITS AND HOLIDAY SONGS Friday, December 7 I 8:00 pm Saturday, December 8 I 8:00 pm Sunday, December 9 I 2:00 pm MESSIAH Saturday, December 15 I 8:00 pm FAIRY TALE FANTASIA Sunday, January 6 I 2:00 pm
WOODSTOCK Friday, February 22 I 8:00 pm Saturday, February 23 I 8:00 pm Sunday, February 24 I 2:00 pm PRIETO CONDUCTS BRAHMS Friday, March 1 I 8:00 pm Saturday, March 2 I 8:00 pm BERLIOZ: SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Friday, March 15 I 10:30 am SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Friday, March 15 I 8:00 pm Saturday, March 16 I 8:00 pm
RITE OF SPRING Friday, October 12 I 8:00 pm Saturday, October 13 I 8:00 pm
A SYMPHONIC NIGHT IN HAVANA Friday, January 11 I 8:00 pm Saturday, January 12 I 8:00 pm Sunday, January 13 I 2:00 pm
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL Friday, March 22 I 8:00 pm Saturday, March 23 I 8:00 pm Sunday, March 24 I 2:00 pm
MEASHA Friday, October 26 I 8:00 pm Saturday, October 27 I 8:00 pm
DVORˇ ÁK: SYMPHONY NO. 7 Friday, January 18 I 10:30 am
MOZART REQUIEM Saturday, March 30 I 8:00 pm
HALLOWEEN HOOPLA Sunday, October 28 I 2:00 pm
PROKOFIEV 3 & DVORˇ ÁK 7 Friday, January 18 I 8:00 pm Saturday, January 19 I 8:00 pm
CHAPLIN: THE GOLD RUSH Saturday, April 20 I 8:00 pm
BIG NIGHTMARE MUSIC Friday, November 2 I 8:00 pm Saturday, November 3 I 8:00 pm Sunday, November 4 I 2:00 pm
THE DREAM CONCERT Friday, January 25 I 8:00 pm Saturday, January 26 I 8:00 pm Sunday, January 27 I 2:00 pm
MENDELSSOHN: SYMPHONY NO. 3 (SCOTTISH) Friday, November 9 I 10:30 am
GLENNIE & REICH: PART 1 Friday, February 1 I 8:00 pm
SCOTTISH SYMPHONY: A SELKIRK SETTLERS CELEBRATION Friday, November 9 I 8:00 pm Saturday, November 10 I 8:00 pm
GLENNIE & REICH: PART 2 Saturday, February 2 I 8:00 pm VIVALDI: THE FOUR SEASONS Saturday, February 9 I 8:00 pm
BEN HEPPNER GALA RECITAL Tuesday, November 13 I 8:00 pm
MANNY TUBA AND THE MAGIC JUKEBOX Sunday, February 10 I 2:00 pm
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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trudy Schroeder The beginning of the symphony season is marked by anticipation for the wonderful programs, excellent guest artists, and the pleasure of hearing the orchestra again after the summer break. As always, there are new people and programs to welcome to the WSO family. At the board level, we welcome Timothy Burt as our new Chair and President and new board members Michael Kay, Rob Kowalchuk, Alan Freeman, Caroline Ksiazek, Sylvia Cassie, and James Carr. As you look at the orchestra, you will also see a number of new musicians with us this year. We welcome Meryl Summers, 2nd bassoon; Michelle Goddard, 2nd clarinet; Meredith McCallum, joining as a tenure track member of the 2nd violin section; Takayo Noguchi, joining on a one year contract as a rotating section violin; Cristian Markos, joining on a one year contract as assistant principal cello; and Viorel Alexandru, joining on a one year contract as assistant principal bass. In the office, we want to welcome Susana Schanel in communications and Mihye Shin in the finance department. All of you will be an important part of our story in the coming months and years, and we are so happy to have you join the WSO. This promises to be a year of wonderful performances and important educational projects. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 65th season with energy and vigour. The WSO has an illustrious past and an exciting future. It is the commitment and support of audience members and community leaders that have brought the WSO through the first 65 years of serving the community. In celebration of the 65th season and to make an investment in the WSO’s future, we have a special project to increase the WSO’s endowment fund by $650,000. The Government of Canada has a matching fund to assist us in almost doubling any funds that are donated to our endowment fund. Help us make this musical tradition available to future generations by making a gift to the WSO endowment fund today. Donors of $100 or more will receive a special collector’s edition recording of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra as an expression of thanks for your generosity. Enjoy the season. We look forward to seeing you at many of our concerts.
Trudy Schroeder WSO Executive Director
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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 seventh 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 Germanborn 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 cofounded 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 violist. 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 the Music Director of the East Texas Symphony Orchestra (based in Tyler) and the Korean Canadian Symphony Orchestra (Toronto). He is also the Resident Conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and conductor of the University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra. Guest engagements this season include the Kingston Symphony Orchestra as well as a tour of Mexico with I Musici de Montréal. Musician, news junkie and connoisseur of fine ales, whiskies and cigars, Richard maintains residences in both Winnipeg and Toronto. He roots for the Toronto FC and the Toronto Raptors basketball club.
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WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2012-2013 SEASON MUSIC DIRECTOR Alexander Mickelthwate RESIDENT CONDUCTOR Richard Lee COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE Vincent Ho
CELLOS Yuri Hooker, Principal **Cristian Markos, Assistant Principal Alex Adaman Margaret Askeland Arlene Dahl Carolyn Nagelberg Emma Quackenbush
FIRST VIOLINS Gwen Hoebig, Concertmaster
BASSES Meredith Johnson, Principal The Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt**Viorel Alexandru, Assistant Principal Gramatté Memorial Chair, endowed by the Eckhardt-Gramatté Foundation Paul Nagelberg Karl Stobbe, Associate Concertmaster Bruce Okrainec Mary Lawton, Assistant Concertmaster Zdzislaw Prochownik Patrick Staples Chris Anstey Raymond Chrunyk FLUTES Mona Coarda Jan Kocman, Principal Hong Tian Jia Martha Durkin *Trevor Kirczenow Simon MacDonald PICCOLO Rachel Moody † Jane Radomski Martha Durkin Julie Savard Jun Shao OBOES Bede Hanley, Principal SECOND VIOLINS Robin MacMillan Darryl Strain, Principal Elation Pauls, Assistant Principal ENGLISH HORN Karen Bauch Robin MacMillan Rodica Jeffrey *Barbara Gilroy CLARINETS **Takayo Noguchi Micah Heilbrunn, Principal Boyd MacKenzie Michelle Goddard Meredith McCallum Susan McCallum BASSOONS Claudine St-Arnauld Alex Eastley, Principal Phoebe Tsang Meryl Summers VIOLAS Daniel Scholz, Principal Anne Elise Lavallée, Assistant Principal
Laszlo Baroczi Richard Bauch Greg Hay Suzanne McKegney Merrily Peters Mike Scholz
TRUMPETS Brian Sykora, Principal Paul Jeffrey Isaac Pulford The Patty Kirk Memorial Chair
TROMBONES Steven Dyer, Principal John Helmer BASS TROMBONE Julia McIntyre, Principal TUBA Chris Lee, Principal TIMPANI Jeremy Epp, Principal PERCUSSION Frederick Liessens, Principal HARP Richard Turner, Principal Endowed by W.H. & S.E. Loewen
ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER Chris Lee PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN Raymond Chrunyk ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Laura MacDougall
Fred Redekop is the official Piano Tuner and Technician of the WSO
HORNS Patricia Evans, Principal *On Leave Ken MacDonald, Associate Principal **Temporary Position † James Robertson Dual Section Position The Hilda Schelberger Memorial Chair
Caroline Oberheu Michiko Singh
Please note: Non-titled (tutti) string players are listed alphabetically and are seated according to a rotational system.
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MASTERWORKS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.
CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL
Tchaikovsky 1 Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Natasha Paremski, piano
PROGRAM Don Juan, Op. 20
Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Concerto No.1 for Piano and Orchestra in B-flat minor, Op. 23 Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito Andantino semplice – Prestissimo Allegro con fuoco
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
- INTERMISSION -
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Poco sostenuto – Vivace Allegretto Presto – Assai meno presto (trio) Allegro con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Extra Musicians: Jeff Breton, Timpani Tony Cyre, Percussion Matt Abraham, Percussion Laura MacDougall, Flute Melissa Scott, Oboe Jim Ewen, Bassoon
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PROGRAM NOTES by James Manishen
Don Juan Richard Strauss b. Munich, Germany / June 11, 1864 d. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany / September 8, 1949 Composed: 1888 First performance: November 11, 1889 (Weimar) conducted by the composer Last WSO performance: 1998, Bramwell Tovey, conductor It was Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni that piqued Richard Strauss’ curiosity to set the Spanish lothario’s exploits to music. When Strauss saw Paul Heyse’s play Don Juans Ende in 1885 while at the same time encountering the music of Wagner and Liszt, the young composer knew he had his material. Based on Liszt’s one-movement tone poem model, Don Juan became Strauss’ first certifiable masterpiece and a brilliant success at its premiere in 1889.
specific program for Don Juan. Nonetheless, the swaggering opening material and the horn theme in the middle clearly belong to Don Juan. The women and his memories of them follow in various guises, the ravishing oboe theme reflecting both Pauline and her imagined ideal. The silence in the closing pages sets up the final sword thrust, a jarring trumpet note, followed by a quiet, willing death.
Piano Concerto No. 1 Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky b. Votkinsk, Russia / May 7, 1840 d. St. Petersburg, Russia / November 6, 1893 Composed: 1874-75; revised 1889 First performance: October 25, 1875 (Boston) with Hans von Bülow as soloist Last WSO performance: 2005, Daria Rabotkina, piano; Alastair Willis, conductor
It is hard to imagine that a work as popular today as Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto caused him so much grief the first time he Shortly after beginning his sketches played it for his dedicatee Nicholai in 1887, Strauss fell in love with Rubinstein, director of the Moscow and married the fiery singer Conservatory and an excellent Pauline de Ahna. The impassioned pianist. Tchaikovsky was making a love themes in Don Juan were modest income teaching there and clearly the result of this romance writing music criticism. But he but it was a poetic drama by the wanted only to compose and 19th-century Hungarian poet thought that success with a piano Nicolaus Lenau that gave Strauss concerto might permit him to leave his narrative. both jobs. Lenau’s Don Juan is more an Tchaikovsky was not a professional idealist than a rakish seducer. He pianist so he turned to the pursues a vision of the “ideal respected Rubinstein for advice, woman” incarnate from all women playing sketches of his new piano on earth, yet without success concerto for Rubinstein in a among his so-called conquests. classroom at the Conservatory on Disillusioned but resigned to his Christmas Eve 1874. Rubinstein fate, he dies in a swordfight. unleashed such a flood of criticism, the composer stormed out of the With dazzling skill piloting all classroom. Removing Rubinstein’s available orchestral resources, Strauss digs into the passions of the name from the dedication, Tchaikovsky substituted that of human psyche contained in Hans von Bülow, a virtuoso pianist Lenau’s feverish narrative. Soon who had been performing after the premiere the 25-year-old Tchaikovsky’s piano music composer became world famous. throughout Europe. Bülow accepted the dedication and wrote Strauss knew that he would get a praising letter to Tchaikovsky more publicity by avoiding a
asking to perform the premiere on an upcoming American tour. The Boston premiere was a great success and Bülow played the Concerto on 139 of his 172 concerts that season. The majestic opening theme has come to personify piano concertos overall, not just this one. The slow movement has a three-part structure: a gentle opening melody introduced by the flute and a quicksilver centerpiece. The finale is dominated by the piano, the spirit of rousing Cossacks given the final say in a bracing finish.
Symphony No. 7 Ludwig van Beethoven b. Bonn / December 17, 1770 d. Vienna / March 26, 1827 Composed: 1811-12. First performance: December 8, 1813 (Vienna) conducted by the composer Last WSO performance: 2008, Matthias Bamert, conductor In his customarily grandiose style, Richard Wagner perhaps best summarized what Beethoven’s magnificent Seventh Symphony is all about – “the apotheosis of the dance in its highest aspect.” Indeed, Beethoven pushed the limits of his time as he expanded his symphonic realm, stretching key relationships to new levels of dramatic effect, heightening his orchestral colours and above all exploring rhythm as music’s driving force. Though the Napoleonic wars were raging across Europe, one can project from the second movement’s tone of grief, that overall the work has Beethoven’s unmistakable stamp of optimism that also provided him with notable financial success. “I am Bacchus incarnate’” Beethoven boasted, “appointed to give humanity wine to drown its sorrow.” Hearing this wonderful symphonic journey, one would be hard pressed to argue.
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AIR CANADA POPS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.
CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL
Celebrating 50 Years of Motown with The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts Richard Lee, conductor The Contours: Sylvester Potts Kim Green
Tony Womack Tee Turner
PROGRAM First I Look At The Purse Higher & Higher
Presenting Media Sponsor:
The Contours Jackie Wilson
Temptations Medley: Get Ready The Way You Do The Things You Do My Girl Ain’t Too Proud To Beg Just My Imagination Just A Little Misunderstanding The Day When She Needed Me Signed Sealed Delivered
Pops Series Sponsor:
Stevie Wonder Smokey Robinson Stevie Wonder
Extra Musicians: Laura MacDougall, Flute Sharon Atkinson, Clarinet Tony Cyre, Percussion Matt Abraham, Percussion
- INTERMISSION Miracles Medley: Tears Of A Clown Tracks of My Tears Goin To A-Go-Go Ooh Baby Baby 2nd That Emotion
Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson
Four Tops Medley: Baby I Need Your Lovin When She Was My Girl Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) It’s The Same Old Song In The Still Of The Night Do You Love Me
The Five Satins The Contours
MUSICIANS IN THE MAKING
Pre-concert performance on the Piano Nobile begins 45 minutes prior to concert Friday, September 28 – Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute Saturday, September 29 – Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute Sunday, September 30 – Sweet Silver Flute Choir S e p t e m b e r – N o v e m b e r 2 012 I O V E R T U R E 1 1
The Women’s Committee of the
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Presents
Photo: Chronic Creative
Up Close & Musical
Jan Kocman
Donna] Laube
Caitlin Broms-Jacobs
Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Great Hall at Canadian Mennonite University - North Campus 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. (North of Grant)
Reception to Follow Musicians: Jan Kocman, principal flutist of Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Donna Laube, principal pianist of Royal Winnipeg Ballet Caitlin Broms-Jacobs, principal oboist of Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
T I C K E TS AVA I L A B L E AT: McNally Robinson Booksellers (Grant Park) or The Music Stand at WSO concerts or Call Koren at 204-338-6399 ADULTS: $25.00
STUDENTS: $ 10.00
The Women’s Committee gratefully acknowledges: Concert Donated by Shirley Loewen • Flowers Donated by Ormistons Florists
MATINEE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
10:30 A.M.
CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL
Stravinsky: Rite of Spring Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Odette Heyn-Projects; Odette Heyn, choreographer and director Aboriginal School of Dance Ensemble; Buffy Handel, choreographer and dancer MASTERWORKS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.
CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL
Rite of Spring Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Daniel Binelli, bandoneón Barbara Croall, Ojibwe/Odawa vocalist/instrumentalist Odette Heyn-Projects; Odette Heyn, choreographer and director Aboriginal School of Dance Ensemble; Buffy Handel, choreographer and dancer
PROGRAM Mijidwewinan (Messages)
Barbara Croall (b.1966)
Bandoneón Concerto Allegretto marcato Moderato Presto
Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
- INTERMISSION The Rite of Spring Part One: The Adoration of the Earth Introduction The Augurs of Spring, Dances of the Young Girls Mock Abduction Spring Round Dances Ritual of the Rival Tribes Procession of the Wise Elder Adoration of the Earth Dance of the Earth
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Concert Sponsor:
Extra Musicians: Laurel Ridd, Flute Tracy Wright, Oboe Sharon Atkinson, Clarinet Jim Ewen, Bassoon Tony Cyre, Percussion Donna Laube, Piano
Part Two: The Sacrifice Introduction Mystical Circles of the Young Girls Glorification of the Chosen One Evocation of the Ancestors Ritual of the Ancestors Sacrificial Dance: The Chosen One
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PROGRAM NOTES by James Manishen
Mijidwewinan (Messages) Barbara Croall b. Manitoulin Island, Kineu Dodem, Ontario / 1966 Composed: 2008 First performance: Wesleyan University (Centre for the Arts, Connecticut) in 2009 First WSO performance / Canadian premiere Native American composer Barbara Croall has been actively performing and composing on Anishhinaabe musical instruments and for European classical instruments since 1995.
Born near Buenos Aires, Piazzolla grew up in New York City where at age 8 he received his first bandoneón, and soon became entranced with the tango music of superstar Carlos Gardel, a friend of the family. Piazzolla studied with Ginastera in Argentina but it was the legendary teacher Nadia Boulanger in Paris who encouraged Piazzolla to explore his own tango calling, which he did the rest of his life, infusing new and innovative classical forms to the tango. Bandoneón Concerto was commissioned by the Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires in 1979. Piazzolla’s publisher Aldo Pagani supplied the nickname “Aconcagua” after the composer’s death, stating “this is the peak of Astor’s oeuvre and the [highest] peak in South America is Aconcagua.”
group of wise elders seated in a circle watch a young girl dance herself to death to appease the god of spring. Thinking that this could be an exciting ballet (not knowing his score would later become the most influential work of the 20thcentury), Stravinsky asked for input from his friend Nicholas Roerich, an authority on ancient Slavic legend, and Serge Diaghilev, director of the Ballet Russe that had commissioned The Firebird. Both jumped at the idea. Stravinsky wanted to convey “the surge of spring, the magnificent upsurge of nature reborn” as inspired by his childhood memories in Russia of “the earth cracking,” as he recalled.
Intense preparations went on for the premiere without a hint of the now famous melee that took place Mijidwewinan (Messages) spans a at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées dream-time sense of one day. The on May 29. Just after the music soloist represents a changeable started, a riot broke out with female spirit: Nokomis, a mother The opening movement is a threeshrieks and catcalls from the (Winona), the elements (wind, part form – a driving insistent “tango” audience punctuated by fistfights earth, fire and water), and different for orchestra and soloist, with a and whistles. Diaghilev flashed the birds. The music comprises a soulful centerpiece. The slow houselights on and off to try to journey guided by Morning Star movement finds the bandoneón alone calm things down. Debussy called (Waaban-Anang) and Evening Star before being joined by an intimate for order while Ravel stood up (Ningaabi-Anang) – through night, group of strings with harp. The finale shouting “genius, genius.” Puccini twilight, dawn, day, afternoon, dusk has an engaging construction: catchy called the score the “creation of a and evening – during a time of crisis rhythms over a “walking bass” to start, madman.” A furious Stravinsky ran on Mother Earth where human a “melancolico final” section where from the theatre while a cool negligence and wastefulness remind the bandoneón plays a major-key Pierre Monteux kept conducting us of teachings told by our ancestors melody over piano chords, string the score to the end. and still voiced by our Elders. pizzicato and guiro scrapings, and a “pesante” (weighty) conclusion to end Yet as the work began to be heard Bandoneón Concerto the work in dramatic fashion. on its own, audiences took to its Astor Piazzolla slashing new style. Within a year b. Mar Del Plata, Argentina / The Rite of Spring more and more listeners began to March 11, 1921 Igor Stravinsky understand that revolutionary d. Buenos Aires / July 5, 1992 b. Oranienbaum, Russia / music as bold as this could be a Composed: 1979 June 5/17, 1882 truly special experience. First performance: December 15, d. New York / April 6, 1971 1979 (Buenos Aires) conducted Composed: 1910-1913; revised The Rite of Spring is filled with by Simon Blech with the composer in 1921 and 1943 hard-hitting dissonance, galvanic as soloist First performance: May 29, 1913 irregular rhythms and a deliberate First WSO performance (Paris) conducted by Pierre Monteux primitivism using ostinato Last WSO performance: 2010, (repeated) rhythms and simple Astor Piazzolla’s name Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor melodic materials within a complex has become harmonic structure. No work has synonymous with the Igor Stravinsky had a had a greater impact on the music sounds and styles of vision while he was of its time than this. Argentine tango music. completing The Firebird His skill as a composer in 1910: a solemn explores many guises of that dance pagan rite where a beyond its usual sensuous veneer. Vous adresser au service des abonnés ou consulter le site www.wso.ca pour la traduction en français. 1 4 O V E R T U R E I S e p t e m b e r – N o v e m b e r 2 012
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3-Course Dinner starts at 5:30 † pm on the Piano Nobile Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet starts at 11:30 am, May 12
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Scottish Symphony
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Scottish Cuisine Mendelssohn’s radiant Scottish Symphony was born from travels in Scotland during his triumphant successes in the British Isles, where the landscapes and history inspired one of the composer’s most affecting creations.
Christmas Spectacular SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
Yuletide Cuisine
Celebrate Christmas with the WSO and a stunning array of Manitoba talent. Hosted by Ace Burpee, there’s almost no end to the variety on our show including music, singing, magic, comedy, aerial artistry, dancing and lots of good cheer.
Prokofiev 3 & Dvorˇák 7 Eastern European Cuisine SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Dvorˇák’s Symphony No. 7 contains some of the composer’s most remarkable inspiration, ripe with an unending flow of melody and rhythmic vitality. Our concert rounds out with Ligeti’s exuberant setting of Romanian folk music with Concert Românesc.
Cheng Plays Mozart SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Russian Cuisine
Few composers have so perfectly interpreted Shakespeare into music as Prokofiev’s ballet score Romeo and Juliet, and none have equaled his unforgettable melodies, so beautifully integrated into Shakespeare’s evergreen love story.
Beethoven 9 Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet SUNDAY, MAY 12 The fusion in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony of majestic music, poetry, vision and unbounded feeling, capped off by the mighty choral finale with its unforgettable Ode to Joy, is among music’s most transcendent experiences.
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MASTERWORKS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.
CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL
Measha Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Measha Brueggergosman, soprano Micah Heilbrunn, clarinet
PROGRAM Prelude, Fugue and Riffs
Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)
Musica celestis
Aaron Jay Kernis (b. 1960)
Shéhérazade Asie (Asia) La flûte enchantée (The Enchanted Flute) L'indifférent (The Indifferent One)
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
- INTERMISSION Symphony No. 2, Mysterious Mountain, Op. 132 Andante con moto Double Fugue: Moderato maestoso – Allegro vivo Andante espressivo
Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000)
Cabaret Songs Song of Black Max The Actor Amor
William Bolcom (b. 1938)
An American in Paris
George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Extra Musicians: Laurel Ridd, Flute Tracy Wright, Oboe Will Bonness, Piano Allen Harrington, Alto Sax Matt Packer, Alto Sax Curtis Bamford, Tenor Sax Sharon Atkinson, Tenor Sax Andrew Klassen, Bari Sax
Jeff Johnson, Trumpet Dave Lawton, Trumpet Jeff Presslaff, Trombone Jim Ewen, Contra Bassoon Tony Cyre, Percussion Matt Abraham, Percussion Victoria Sparks, Percussion Ann Germani, Harp
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PROGRAM NOTES by James Manishen
Prelude, Fugue and Riffs Leonard Bernstein b. Lawrence, MA /August 25, 1918 d. New York / October 14, 1990 Composed: 1949 First performance: October 16, 1955 conducted by the composer with Benny Goodman as soloist Last WSO performance: 1992, Bramwell Tovey, conductor; Connie Gitlin, soloist Though jazz played an important part in Leonard Bernstein’s theatre pieces and Broadway shows, West Side Story especially, no work of his was more infused with the jazz idiom than Prelude, Fugue and Riffs. Originally commissioned in 1949 by the Woody Herman band as part of a series that included Stravinsky’s Ebony Concerto, Herman’s group disbanded prior to the scheduled premiere. Bernstein changed the dedication to his Tanglewood neighbour and friend Benny Goodman, who performed it on the first of Bernstein’s Omnibus television lecture/performance shows “The World of Jazz” on October 16, 1955. A brass prelude in three-part form opens the piece: a driving energetic theme in mixed metres followed by a centerpiece in “slow drag” tempo and a return of the opening music. The fugue for the five saxes minus percussion is based on the similar jazz fugue in Darius Milhaud’s La Création du monde (1923) which Bernstein enjoyed discussing at his famous lectures. The solo clarinet joins the others in the concluding Riffs, recalling earlier material in dynamic fashion.
Musica celestis Aaron Jay Kernis b. Philadelphia / January 15, 1960 Composed: 1990-1991 First WSO performance of string orchestra arrangement
of the poems to music, admitting being fascinated with both far-East exoticism and Klingsor’s opulent depictions of it.
Ravel was stimulated with the challenge of adapting music to speech and asked Klingsor to read his poems out loud so that every musical and sensual American composer Aaron Jay Kernis’s Musica possibility could be explored. The result was Shéhérazade, about which celestis is the subtitle of Kilngsor wrote “Ravel made himself the the slow second servant of the poet.” movement of his first string quartet and has become The first song Asia features a worldly perhaps his best known work to date. traveler in a story about the wonders of In the tradition of Samuel Barber's the Orient. The words ideally serve similarly extracted Adagio for Strings, Ravel’s exotic orchestrations, whether the movement is arranged for string fragrant bird songs or a rocking sea. The orchestra with double bass added. second song The Enchanted Flute recalls Kernis ascribes his inspiration to the the gentle repose of a Japanese haiku as medieval concept of the music of the a girl listens sadly to the haunting sound spheres and his discovery of 12thof a distant flute played by her lover. The century mystic Hildegard von Bingen, third song The Indifferent One suggests ”which refers to the singing of the the sweet longing of potential love angels in heaven in praise of God unfulfilled, a clue perhaps to a without end” happening in the composer’s own life. The movement follows a simple, spacious melody and harmonic pattern through a number of variations…and is framed by an introduction and coda. The variations become increasingly more animated, eventually erupting in joyous frenzy before returning to the serenity with which the piece began.
Shéhérazade Maurice Ravel b. Ciboure, France / March 7, 1875 d. Paris, France / December 28, 1937 Composed: 1903 First performance: May 17, 1904 (Paris) conducted by Alfred Cortot with Jane Hatto as soloist Last WSO performance: 1964, Victor Feldbrill, conductor; Carolyn Stanford, soprano Around the turn of the century, Maurice Ravel and poet Tristan Klingsor (the Wagnerian pseudonym of Léon Leclère) were both members of “The Apaches,” a Paris-based club of young artists whose goal was to bring fresh life to new art. Klingsor’s 1903 book of poems on the story of “The Thousand and one Nights” hit a responding chord in Ravel, who wanted to set some
Symphony No. 2 Mysterious Mountain Alan Hovhaness b. Somerville, MA / March 8, 1911 d. Seattle, WA / June 21, 2000 Composed: 1955 First performance: October 21, 1955 (Houston) conducted by Leopold Stokowski. First WSO performance Alan Hovhaness began exploring the music of his father’s native Armenia in 1940 while serving as organist at an Armenian church near Boston. By 1945 he became totally immersed in Armenian and Oriental music spiked with a deepening interest in mystical elements and music from the middle ages while seeking to reconcile those realms with a modern and distinctive style. Hovhaness’ vast output contains over sixty symphonies. Composed in 1955 for Leopold Stokowski’s first season as music director of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, Mysterious Mountain became his best known. About it he wrote: “Mountains are symbols, like pyramids, of man’s attempt to know God. Mountains are symbolic meeting places between the
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mundane and spiritual worlds. To some, the ‘Mysterious Mountain’ may be the phantom peak thought to be higher than Everest. To some, it may be the solitary mountain, the tower of strength over a country side.”
Cabaret Songs William Bolcom b. Seattle, WA / May 26, 1938 Composed: 1977-1996 First performances (voice and piano versions): July 18, 1978 through December 2, 1997, Joan Morris, mezzo-soprano with the composer at the piano. First WSO performance Many of William Bolcom's Cabaret Songs were written for his wife, Joan Morris, who would almost certainly describe herself as an actress who sings. That's an important distinction for Measha Brueggergosman: "What these songs do so brilliantly is to create highly theatrical mini-dramas in which the music is borne out by the texts - not the other way around. It's catching the sly mix of the casual and the formal in
With a host of Broadway shows behind him plus Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in F, Gershwin was on top of the musical world in 1928 yet still wanted to broaden his output for the concert hall with a third orchestral piece. A commission from Walter Damrosch allowed Gershwin to call up memories of his trip to Paris in 1923. Sketching the piece first in New Cabaret Songs (orchestrated for York followed by concert-filled travels Measha by Bolcom himself) are to Paris and Vienna amidst parties peopled by characters mostly real, not galore, he completed the orchestration imagined, but all of them larger than a month before the premiere. The life itself. You might think of Black critics didn’t like An American in Paris Max as a death figure in the very much but the work scored a major Weill/Brecht mould, but actually he hit with the public. was inspired by a tramp in pre-war Rotterdam. Then there's The Actor Gershwin wrote: “My purpose here is to who "dies for a living to keep the show portray the impressions of an American alive," and the provocative young visitor in Paris as he strolls about the Venus who goes by the name of Amor. city, listens to the various street noises,
these songs that is their particular challenge. Because what's so amazing about them is that they are not even really stories but rather snapshots from stories with so much of the action happening outside of the frame. And yet you know exactly what happened before the song began and what will probably happen after it finishes."
Note by Edward Seckerson. Used with permission.
and absorbs the French atmosphere.’’
An American in Paris
With greater structural integrity than Gershwin’s earlier orchestral works, the music is ripe with casual wide-eyed innocence, local colour (car horns), bon vivant spirit and a famously brash big tune, all of which were distinctively captured in the 1951 Gene Kelly film of the same name.
George Gershwin b. Brooklyn, NY / September 26, 1898 d. Hollywood / July 11, 1937 Composed: 1928 First performance: December 13, 1928 (New York) conducted by Walter Damrosch Last WSO performance: 2004, Andrey Boreyko, conductor
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Pre-concert performance on the Piano Nobile begins 45 minutes prior to concert Friday, November 2 – Canadian Mennonite University Saturday, November 3 – Preparatory Studies, Marcel. A. Desautels Faculty of Music, U of M Sunday, November 4 – University of Manitoba Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music S e p t e m b e r – N o v e m b e r 2 012 I O V E R T U R E 2 3
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Internationally renowned composer, arranger and master of the bandoneon, Argentina’s Daniel Binelli performs extensively in concert and recital. The bandoneon is a unique and sensuous instrument showcased in a wide range of his own compositions, many of which have roots in the tango of Binelli’s native land, where he is known as a dedicated researcher and expert in the form. Binelli is also widely acclaimed as the foremost exponent and torchbearer of the music of Astor Piazzolla. In 1989 Daniel Binelli joined Piazzolla´s New Tango Sextet and toured internationally. A seasoned composer in his own right, Binelli has created and arranged music for solo instruments, quintet, chamber and symphony orchestras, dance and film music.
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Measha Brueggergosman Noted by the Miami Herald for possessing “a superb voice capable of just about everything,” Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman has emerged as one of the most magnificent performers and vibrant personalities of the day. 3.2 billion television viewers from across the globe came together to witness the Opening Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and all heard the lauded soprano’s epic performance of the Olympic Hymn. Ms. Brueggergosman lends her voice, passion, and energy to social and environmental causes as a Canadian good-will ambassador for African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF); Learning Through the Arts; and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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Bob Berky has performed as a solo artist throughout the world. In New York, he has appeared at the Dance Theatre Workshop, Lincoln Center and The Brooklyn Academy of Music Next Wave Festival. Other Festival appearances include Hong Kong, Perth, Australia, Jerusalem, Belfast, London, Strasbourg, and Paris. Mr. Berky is an OBIE AWARD winner, Edinburgh Fringe First Award winner and recipient of the Sarrett Playwrighting Prize. Most recently Bob taught Clowning and Physical Theatre in the Graduate Theatre Program at Brown University/Trinity Rep. He currently tours, with puppeteer Eric Bass, a two man version of Richard III, entitled Richard 3.5, in which 11 puppets are murdered nightly.
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In October 1959, pianist Glenn Gould returns to perform as special guest with WSO. This was his first ever performance of Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1, of which a CD of this performance was recently released.
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PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY COUNCIL Al Alexandruk Mal Anderson Carol Bellringer Marilyn Billinkoff Doneta Brotchie John and Bonnie Buhler Edmund Dawe Greg Doyle Julia De Fehr Susan Feldman Jamie Dolynchuk Barbara Filuk Wally Fox-Decent Jack Fraser Elba Haid Helen Hayles Kaaren Hawkins Sherrill Hershberg Ian Kay Roger King Bill Knight Michel Lagacé Zina Lazareck
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Instrument: Timpani
Instrument: Horn
Instrument: Trumpet
Joined WSO: 2010; Extra musician since 2000
Joined WSO: 2002
Joined WSO: 2007
Hometown: Bakersfield, Vermont, USA
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Hobbies: I enjoy being active and playing sports, including baseball, football and basketball. What do you enjoy most about being part of the WSO? The opportunity to collaborate with my talented colleagues and enrich the cultural life of the city.
Chris Lee
Favourite piece to play: Anything by Richard Strauss. His father was an amazing horn player so the horn often plays the role of the hero in his music. Favourite restaurant to go to after a WSO concert? Hermanos – there’s a picture of us on the wall! I like the Hearts of Palm Salad & a glass of wine.
Fred Liessens
When did you start playing your instrument? 10 years old. My Dad brought home a cornet from the U of Windsor and said, “Give it a try.” I still have that instrument. If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? A retired NHL player.
Ken MacDonald
Instrument: Tuba
Instrument: Percussion
Instrument: Horn
Joined WSO: 2003
Joined WSO: 1981
Joined WSO: 2001
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Hometown: Sorel, QC
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
When did you start playing your instrument? I started at the age of 12. My junior high teacher strongly suggested that I play tuba.
When did you start playing your instrument? At age 13. I was influenced by The Beatles and I wanted to play drums.
When did you start playing your instrument? In high school, I was fascinated by the horn’s shape, plus it was the instrument that played the Star Wars Theme!
Idol growing up? The Canadian Brass were strong role models for me.
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? A baker
What do you enjoy most about being part of the WSO? Our horn section is a dedicated and collegial team. It’s great to be part of that crew.
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Julia McIntyre
Instrument: Bass Trombone Joined WSO: 2003 Hometown: Toronto, ON Inspiration: My children inspire me to not take things too seriously. Hobbies: I sketch and paint.
James Robertson
Caroline Oberheu
Instrument: Horn Joined WSO: 2004 Hometown: Gilroy, CA, USA Idol growing up: I loved listening to Vince De Rosa’s horn solos on the old Hollywood film soundtracks. I was lucky enough to be one of his last students in L.A. What do you enjoy most about being part of the WSO? It’s full of friendly people who are also incredibly talented musicians. I feel so lucky to have them as friends and colleagues.
Michiko Singh
Isaac Pulford
Instrument: Trumpet Joined WSO: 2009 Hometown: Toronto, ON When did you start playing your instrument? At age 9. My best friend Paul Jeffrey started a year before me and inspired me to want to play. If you could have dinner with one historical figure, who would that be? Martin Luther King or Gandhi.
Brian Sykora
Instrument: Horn
Instrument: Horn
Instrument: Trumpet
Joined WSO: 2010
Joined WSO: 2010
Joined WSO: 1984
Hometown: Edmonton, AB
Hometown: Born in Kitimat, BC but considers Vancouver home.
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio area
Inspiration: Being surrounded by great people and music. If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? Probably an engineer, I love solving problems.
What or who inspires you? Violins inspire me – they have more personality than people! Inspiration: My son who is 2 years old, because for him there is no box to think outside of.
Pre-concert routine: A 15-minute run at 5:30, a solid dinner, shower, dress, backstage at 7:35 to begin warming up. If you could have dinner with one historical figure, who would that be? I always thought that lunch with Jimmy Stewart would be very cool!
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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 & Gerry Cairns Greg Doyle & Carol Bellringer Ethel & Joe Karr Michel D. Lagacé G. E. Loewen S. E. Loewen W. H. Loewen Dr. Brendan MacDougall Carolyn & Nathan Mitchell Lesia Peet Trudy Schroeder June Slobodian Muriel Smith Robin Wiens & Émilie Lagacé-Wiens Donn Yuen 2 Anonymous
Major Gifts Dr. Daivd Lyttle, In Support of Education Ruth Carol & Len Podheiser, In Support of Music Connections
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 Platinum Baton $25,000 + Bill & Shirley Loewen* Gold Baton $10,000 - $24,999 Dr. Brendan MacDougall Silver Baton $5,000 - $9,999 Greg Doyle and Carol Bellringer Mrs. Audrey F. Hubbard Dr. Terry Klassen & Ms. Grace Dueck Muriel Smith Concertmaster's Bow $2,500 - $4,999 Gail Asper & Michael Paterson Bill & Margaret Fast Timothy & Barbara Burt James Gibbs Mr. Frank Fred Gladky Kevin & Els Kavanagh* Drs. Eleanor & Grant MacDougall John Mansfield & Pam Simmons* Michael Nozick & Cheryl Ashley Lawrie & Fran Pollard George & Tannis Richardson* Hartley & Heather Richardson In Memory of Mr. John Thistlethwaite Ian R. Thomson & Leah R. Janzen Professor A.M.C. Waterman Black Tie $1,500 - $2,499 Aubrey & Dr. Linda Asper Mr. Jim Barrett
Brenlee Carrington Trepel & Brent Trepel Morley & Marjorie Blankstein C.M., O.M. Mrs. Lucienne Blouw Harry & Doneta Brotchie Bonnie & John Buhler Herb & Erna Buller James Carr Ms. Patricia Chaychuk Jan & Kevin Coates James Cohen & Linda McGarva-Cohen Art & Leona DeFehr Dorothy Dobbie Douglas C. Everett, Chairman, Domo Gasoline Corporation Limited Philipp R. & Ilse K. Ens Ms. Barbara Filuk* Dr. & Mrs. Albert D. Friesen Dr. & Mrs. Percy Goldberg Drs. Daya & Chander Gupta Mr. & Mrs. Kerry Hawkins Joanne Gudmundson & Brian Oleson Richard & Carol Jones Michael & Glenna Kay Mr. Richard J. Lee Paul Leinburd Ted & Wanda Lismer Dr. Judith Littleford Charles Loewen Ms. Gail E. Loewen Suzanne & Graham Lount Jackie Lowe Dr. David Lyttle David Mann Elaine & Neil Margolis Judy and Ken Murray Wayne & Linda Paquin Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Parrish Diane Payment & Roxroy West Lesia Peet Harvey I. Pollock Q.C. Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope* Mr. & Mrs. Gerald V. Price John & Violet Rademaker Dr. Diane Ramsey Dr. Donald S. Reimer & Mrs. Anne Reimer Jim & Leney Richardson* Mrs. Shirley Richardson Mr. Rick Riess & Mrs. Jean Carter Sandy & Debbie Riley Mr. Terry Sargeant Cheryl & Lorne Sharfe Jimmy & Morse Silden Jack & Elaine Sine Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Dudley & Eleanor Thompson
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Arni Thorsteinson & Susan Glass Trudy Schroeder Ewa Tarsia Mr. Richard Turner Edward & Irene Warkentin Don & Florence Whitmore Klaus & Elsa Wolf Dr. & Mrs. Klaus Wrogemann Ivy & Norval Young *Founding Members
Friends of the WSO help support the WSO’s artistic programs each season. Members enjoy special benefits that bring Friends closer to the music, guest artists and WSO musicians.
Honourary Chair Gwen Hoebig, Concertmaster Symphony $600 + All Charities Campaign Len & Mary Bateman David & Gillian Bird Lorraine and Gerry Cairns Pierce Cairns Pamela & Andrew Cooke John & Gay Docherty Carrie Ferguson Delores Gembey Robert & Linda Gold Michael & Hélène Hoffer Mr. Donald K. Johnson June & Lawrence Jones Millie & Wally Kroeker M.L. Kuntzemueller W.K. Labies Marjory Alexander Graham & Family Fund Valerie Mollison In Memory of Jean Mooney Terry & Vi Moore Lesia Peet Mrs. Marina Plett-Lyle Dr. & Mrs. Brian Postl Jim & Pat Richtik Ms. Charlotte Robbins Frank Stewart & Elaine Parent Jim & Jan Tennant Mr. Peter van Dijken & Dr. Lorelie Mitchell Dr. & Mrs. Willem T.H. van Oers Jesse Vorst Raymond & Shirley Wiest Joan Wright 1 Anonymous
Concerto $300 - $599 Judy & Jay Anderson Gorden Andrus & Adele Kory Margaret-Lynne & Jim Astwood Cheryl & Earl Barish Monty & Mary-Claire Bell Mark & Zita Bernstein Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. C.R. Betts Helga & Gerhard Bock Sheila & David Brodovsky Mr. & Mrs. F. Buckmaster Gail Carruthers Bruno Gossen & Solange Chabannes Ms. Nancy G. Cipryk Ms. Julie Collings Dr. & Mrs. David Connor Barbara Cook John Corp & Mary Elizabeth McKenzie Gary & Fiona Crow Ted & Margaret Cuddy Sally R. Dowler Dr. Joseph N.H. Du Marten & Joanne Duhoux Mrs. Elfrieda H. Dupuis Peerless Garments LP Ms. Jo-Ann Finney Marcia Fleisher Penny Gilbert Mrs. C Gordon Dr. & Mrs. W. L. Gordon Patricia Guy Mary & Gregg Hanson Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hattie Mr. Daniel Heindl Jack & Elsie Hignell Sonia & Harvey Hosfield Robert Jaskiewicz Mr. Leroy M. Johnson Marianne Johnson David & Diane Johnston Drs. Keith & Gwyneth Jones Penny & Gerald Kalef Koren & Leonard Kaminski J. Gartner & L. Kampeas Mr. & Mrs. Burton J. Kennedy Maureen Kilgour & Richard Goulet Dr. I. Kinizsi Susan & Keith Knox T.G. Kucera Ms. F Lesage Yetta and Jack Levit James & Pat Ludwig Andrew Lutz Douglas MacEwan Pat & Murray Macrae Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Melanie Maksymyk Dr. & Mrs. John & Natalie Mayba Mrs. Maureen McIntosh Mrs. E. L. McLandress Robert Mondy Vera Moroz
Drs. Kenneth & Sharon Mould Bonnie & Richard Olfert Shelley Parham & David Smith Mr. David Pike Vic & Gwen Pinchin Donna & Ian Plant Ms. Danuta Podkomorska Carolynne Presser Rosemary Prior Fred & Carolyn Redekop Ms. Iris Reimer Levi & Tena Reimer Donald & Karen Ross Judge & Mrs. Charles & Naida Rubin Hans & Gabriele Schneider Dr. & Mrs. A. N. Schroeder Merrill & Shayna Shulman Winnifred Sim Mr. David H. Skinner E. Stamp Harold & Brenda Standing Curtis & Lorane Steiman Gary & Gwen Steiman Dr. & Mrs. M.R. Steinbart Dr. Lea Stogdale L. & P. Talbot Patricia Walker Ms. Donna Webb Harry & Evelyn Wray 4 Anonymous Serenade $150 - $299 Ross & Doreen Adamson Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Susan Allen Trish Allison-Simms Mr. Stuart Attwood and Michele Dupuis George & Eleanore Balacko Dick & Minnie Bell R.C. Bellan Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Bethune Mr. & Mrs. A.D. Brady Paul & Doreen Bromley Sel & Chris Burrows Carol A. Cassels Ron Clement Mrs. Joyce Cooper Ms. Helle Cosby M. & G. Crielaard Dennis & Ruth Cook Ms. Linda Daniels Mrs. Maureen Danzinger Bob & Alison Darling Hy & Esther Dashevsky Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Dingman Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Brenda Donald Miss Helene Dyck Mr. & Mrs. W. Easton George B. Elias Mrs. Nobu Ellis John & Martha Enns Miss Tina Enns John B. & Katie Epp
Margaret E. Faber Margaret & Bob Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. D.C. Finnbogason Doug & Phyllis Flint Reg Friend Arnold & Christa Froese Harold & Alice Funk Eileen George Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Gomori Dr. Lisa Gould Mrs. Harold W. Grant Larry & Sue Greer Dr. Hilary Grocott & Ms. Shivaun Berg Ms. Joyce Grose Dr. Don and Jerri Hall Mr. James Hanley Mr. & Mrs. Allan & Audrey Harburn Larry & Evelyn Hecht Bob & Biddy Hilton Mr. Derek B. Holke Mr. & Mrs. J.K. Holland N.J. & L.J. Holliday Helmut & Dorothy Huebert Mrs. Joan M. Hunter Rudy & Gail Isaak Henry & Dena Katz Ms. Heather Kirkham Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Kirkland Mrs. M. E. Kittle Ms. Janet Kuchma Ms. Teena Laird Ms. Elaine Lamonica Ms. Phyllis Law Mr. Don Lawrence Mr. Norman Leathers Mr. & Mrs. Don Leech Mr. & Mrs. H.F. Leggett Rose & Dick Lim Wendell & Eleanor Lind Emily Lyons Dr. & Mrs. A.G. Macrodimitris Barbara Main Ruth May D. McKay Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Terri McKerchar Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon McLeod Glen Mead Sylvia Mitchell Armelle & Louis Molin Margaret & Fred Mooibroek Mrs. J.E. Morris Valinda Morris Margaret Morse Bill & Hilda Muir Mrs. E. J. Nebbs Terri & Trevor Nordman George & Gladys Oelkers Carole & Cam Osler Mrs. B. Ozog Margaret & Peter Peters Tim Preston & Dave Ling Mary Redekopp Reynold Redekopp J. Reichert Eleanor Riach
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Olga & Bill Runnalls Alixe Ryles Mr. Johnny Rule Salangad & Ms. Pearly Rule Salangad F.E. Sanderson Dr. Robert J. Schroth Mr. Gunter Schupke Ms. Barb Shipley Louis & Shirley Ann Simkulak David & Lorraine Smith Ms. Brenda Snider Gordon & Darby Spafford Mr. & Mrs. R.P. Spear Mr. & Mrs. Starodub Mr. Herbert Stewart Margaret & Hartley Stinson Dr. V. Marie Storrie Dr. & Mrs. David Swatek Lori & Tom Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Bruce S. Thompson Ms. Marilyn Thompson C. & R. Thomsen Lee Treilhard Susan & Kerr Twaddle Ms. Rosemarie van Der Hooft Dr. & Mrs. F.C. Violago Douglas & Janet Watson Mr. Paul Wiebe Mr. Herbert W. Wildeman Ron & Shirley Williams Elma & Charles Wilson Dianne Wilt & Keith Millan Melanie Wood Karin Woods 14 Anonymous Prelude $75 - $149 Patricia Allen Doug Arrell & Dick Smith Mr. Philip Ashdown Jack Atchison Ray & Barb Bailey Allan & Rochelle Baker Ms. Margaret Barbour Rosemary & David Barney Robert Barton Audrey Belyea Eric Bergen Donald & Edith Besant Lorne & Marilyn Billinkoff William & Heather Birtles Frances Booth Ted Bock & Liane Chalmers Marnie Bolland Mr. & Mrs. A. K. Bolton Norma Bortoluzzi Mrs. Jean M. Bradley Mrs. Ruth Bredin Lorne & Rosada Bride Mr. Robert Briercliffe Miss Dorothy Broomhall Mr. & Mrs. E. & M. Mavis Brown Gloria Brown Mr. Ross Brownlee Ms. Carol Budnick Ruth Calvert
Mrs. Mary C. Campbell Ms. Donna Carruthers Dr. Jong Chang Saul Cherniack & Myra Wolch Mrs. Leona Christiansen Alex & Peggy Colonello Ms. Marcella Copp Irene & Robert Corne Mrs. E. Craig Ms. Maxine Cristall Mrs. Isabel J. Crowson Kathleen Crowston Rev. & Mrs. W. A. Cross Margaret Cumming Ms. Denise Cyr-Gander Alonzo & Lise Daley Mrs. Sheila M. Davis Jack & Mary Davison Miss Anne Defehr F. De Grazia Marilyn Derksen & Merle Neufeld Mary Dixon F.P. Doyle Herb & Norma Driver John & Ada Ducas Ms. Joan Duerksen Kobus & Corne Du Preez Mr. & Mrs. J.G. Ekins Mrs. M.L. Elliott John & Ruth Ens Ken & Connie Epp Don & Martha Epstein Greg & Linda Fearn Ms. Nelma Fetterman Doug & Joanne Flynn Margaret Follett Mrs. Marguerite Fredette Mr. Lloyd Friedman Mrs. Margaret Funk Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Evelyn Gardner M. & Mme. Andre Gautron Jim & Betty Gaynor Deborah L. Ginther Joyce & Bob Gladding Ms. Diane Gooch Mr. Donald Graham Dr. & Mrs. L.C. Graham Mrs. Noreen Greenberg Marj Grevstad Greg Edmond & Irene Groot-Koerkamp Ms. Christina W. Grose Mr. Kenneth W. Grower Mr. & Mrs. Mel Guberman Maxine M. Gurvey Katie & DeLloyd Guth Mr. Patrick Hackett Miss Marilyn Hall Mr. Roy Halstead Ian & Gerry Hamilton Marie Harnois Ms. Dawn Harris Beth & Raymond Harris Nora Harvey Mrs. Phyllis Hatskin
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Teresa A. Hay Mrs. Elisabeth Hellmuth Mrs. Betty Henderson L.G. Herd Marilyn & Helios Hernandez Mrs. Marilyn Hido Ms. Susan Hildebrandt Dr. L. Hurst William J. Hutton P. Ilavsky Mr. Lindsay Ingram Rozin & Cathy Iwanicki Terry & Shirley James Wilfred & Dorothy James Alan Janzen & Leona Sookram Father Stan A. Jaworski Ms. Marilyn Kapitany Marion & Bill Kinnear Erwin W. Kitsch John & Martha Klassen Ms. Mary Klassen Dr. Birte Klug Alfonz & Susan Koncan Mrs. Marion Korn Mr. Ernie Krahn D. Kristjanson Patricia Kuchma Robert Kusmack Alan Laing Mr. & Mrs. Jack Levit Edith Landy Mrs. Helen La Rue Rod & Ann Ledwich David & Suzanna Libby K. Le Madec Mr. R. Leroeye Mrs. Myrna H. Levin R. & J. Lewis Sheila & Elvin Linder Mr. Gordon P. Linney Donald & Barbara Little Albert & Helen Litz Mrs. Mary Lloyd Lorron Agencies Ltd. Roger Lowe G. & G. Lowry Ms. Lorraine MacLeod Jim MacNair in Memory of Mae Harold S. Mawhinney & Judy Moon Mr. Alan Maxwell Dr. & Mrs. Ihor Mayba Mr. & Mrs. R. McDougall C. & J. McIntyre Violet McKenzie Mr. James A. McKinley Mrs. Jean H. McLennan Mr. & Mrs. Erhard Meier Rita & Don Menzies In Memory of Henry Crosby Mrs. Mona Mills Nathan & Carolyn Mitchell Ms. Akemi Miyahara Mr. Peter Morgan Dr. Stan & Wendy Moroz D. Munro
Charlotte Murrell Ron & Ollie Nelson Glenn Nicholls B. & J. Nielsen Edgar Oddleifson Mr. & Mrs. Kiem Oen J.T. & Karen Ogden Truus Oliver Theda Olson Mr. & Dr. Grant W. Pastuck In Memory of Mary Patterson Pat Patterson Mrs. Betty Peddie Mr. & Mrs. Wayne & Joy Peirson Holly Penner Mrs. June Perron Ms. Pat Philpott Sylvia & Earl Pitch Mr. & Mrs. Ron Polinsky Blumie Portnoy Mr. & Mrs. Sam Potter Don & Carol Poulin Donna & Gordon Price R. Publow Eric & Erna Pullam Bryan & Diana Purdy Mrs. Carol Pyper Mrs. Evelyn Ramsay Juta Rathke Ms. Marjorie Reed George & Lois Reenders Mrs. Esther Remis Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Rerie Waltraut Riedel-Baun Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Vera Ripley Ms. Barbara Robertson Donald & Karen Ross Frances E. Rowlin Mr. John Russell John & Wendy Russell Bill Sands Dr. Brent Schacter A. Schroeder R. Schroeder Shirley Schroeder Walter & Dorothea Schultz Mr. John Schwandt Mr. Ken Schykulski Charlene Scouten Ms. Jan Seaman Dr. L. Sekla Mrs. Doreen Shanks Shirley E. Sherwood Garth Simonson Dr. Don & Lynne Simonson Geri & Peter Spencer Nicola Lindley Starin Dan & Elsie Stasiuk Ms. Helena Stelsovsky Elva G. Stevens Mr. & Mrs. Lorne & Lorna Stevens Ms. Linda Sturgeon Ron Surcon Juris & Aija Svenne
Jo Swartz & Richard Silverman Dr. & Mrs. S. Szirom Dr. & Mrs. John Taylor Ms. Anne Thiessen June & Lorne Thompson Lorna & Dr. Ken Thorlakson Robert & Barb Tisdale Edith A. Toews Dr. Helen A. Toews Carol & Neil Trembath Mrs. Yoko Tsuyuki Dr. & Mea. Jose & Ruth Vasconcelos Hugo & Anny Veldhuis Dr. & Mrs. Eric Vickar Bill & Brenda Voort Miss A. H. Wagstaffe Elizabeth M. Wall Jim & Joan Warbeck Jack & Bernice Watts Mrs. Gwen M. Welsh Mrs. Evelyn Wener J. Whyte Dorcas & Kirk Windsor Patrick Wright Mr. John Yarema Mr. Edwin Yee Vicky Young Mr. Donn K. Yuen, in Honour of Margaret Kuntzemueller's 90th Birthday 26 Anonymous Sonatina Under $75 P. Achtemichuk Joyce Aitken Jacqueline Anderson Mr. M. Richard Arcand Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Janice Bailey Mr. Cliff Barrett Veronique Barthet Ms. D. Beaven Gertie and Asher Begleiter Mrs. Margaret Bellhouse Mrs. Eva Berard Balram & Carole Bhakar Dr. Eric R. Bohm Barbara Bohune Ms. Ingrid Bolbecher Edythe M. Brown Dr. Jeff & Madeline Brown Narendra Budhia Mr. Alfred Buelow Lydia Bulat Ms. Sheila Burland Mr. & Mrs. Cantor Mrs. Audrey Cassels Betty & Bruce Catchpole Robert Charbonneau Mrs. Ella Chenkie Mrs. Patti Cherney Ms. Claudia Chernitsky Ms. Aileen Gail Chmeliuk Melina Chow S.K. Clark Ross M. Cleeve
Ms. Katherine Cobor Ms. Patricia A. Coleman Ms. Doreen Conlin Glynis Corkal Mr. Alfred Cornies Mr. James Cory Stephen Crane Barrie & Sally Cranston Ms. Judy Crawford Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Crawley M. & G. Crielaard J. & B. Croxford Mr. Raymond E. Cunningham Mr. Bradley J. Curran Ms. Jean Curtis June Curtis D. Cymbalist Margaret Redekop D & E De Graff Mr. Rowland Del Bigio Beth Derraugh Ms. M. Jane Dick Marlene & Fred Dickson Sylvia Dixon Mrs. Enid Dorward Mr. Dennis J. Doyle Mrs. Norma Drosdowech Ms. Wanda Drury Mr. & Mrs. Peter Eibisch Cheryl Elias Margaret Ellis Dr. & Mrs. Willie R. Falk Vera & Peter Fast David & Ruth Ferguson Laurel Fife Cal & Lois Finch Mrs. Sheryl Fowler Ms. Margaret Franz Glen & Florence Fraser Mrs. Gitta Fricke Ms. Anne Friesen Mr. & Mrs. George & Carol Gamby Mrs. Marietta L. Garry Mr. Daymond Gauthier Jim & Betty Gaynor Mrs. Cathy Gervais Ms. Barbara Gessner Marilyn Gilbert Marybet & Jim Gilroy Mr. Laurent Gimenez Les & Doreen Girling Linda Graham Mrs. Inga Granovskaya John & Louise Greenaway Ms. Cheryl M. Greenwood Donna Grescoe Dojack Ms. Victoria Gretchen Jim & Lorraine Griffiths Ms. Marianne Gruber Ms. Marion Guinn Dr. Dina Guth Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Debbie Hall Irene Hamerton Gertrude Hamilton Ms. Heather Hartry Nora Harvey Mrs. Sylvia Haverstick
Dr. & Mrs. J.C. Haworth Jane Hayakawa Olga Hembroff Max & Eleanor Herst Ms. Shirley Hicks Mrs. Kathy Hildebrand Robyn Hoeppner Ms. Catherine Holmes Mr. Martin Horseman Ken Howard Mrs. Carole Hreno Roberta & Larry Hurtig Jacqueline Iwasienko Bob & Vi Jacob Neoma Jantz Pat Jarrett Mr. Bruno Jessop Ms. Jayne Laverne Kapac Dr. & Mrs. Arnold & Doreen Kapitz Mr. Gordon C. Keatch Mr. Brian Kells Mrs. Shirley Kilburn Mr. Ray Kohanik Mr. Eugene S. Kovach Mr. & Mrs. Hy Kraitberg Ms. Betty Laing Elizabeth Lansard Mr. and Ms. Leblanc Wayne & Helen LeBlanc Mrs. Ingrid Lee Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Lentle Mr. & Mrs. David Levene Ms. Hildy Leverton Mr. Paul Lindsay Barry & Patricia Lloyd Mr. Brian Gordon Lundmark Mr. Al Mackling Mr. Allan Mapes Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon & Rita Margolis Darrell Marleau Mrs. Irene Marriott Ms. Mary Massey Keith R. Mayoh Ms. Kimberley McCallum Ms. Susan McCarthy Mr. & Ms. Jim & Christina McDermid Ms. Mary-Jane McIntyre Ardythe McMaster Sandra McMillan Mr. Lyle W. McNichol Mr. Gordon R. Meads In Honour of Donn Yuen's Retirement Mrs. Jocelyn Millard Peter Miller & Carolyn Garlich Ms. Sheila Miller Mr. Howard Mitchell M. Mohr Mrs. Joan Ann Morton Mr. Robert Nix Miss Jenny Olynyk Shirley & Graham Padgett Sonjia Pasiechnik Mrs. Evelyn Pearlman Valerie Pearson
Mrs. Denise Penley Louise Penner Ms. Heather Penno Mrs. June Perron Ms. Beverley Phillips Ken & Geri Porath Mr. David Procner Mrs. Glennys Propp Ms. Joanne Prygrocki Mrs. Virginia Radcliffe Ms. Pat Repa Beverley Ridd, in Memory of Robert Turner Mrs. Susan E. Roe-Finlay Mr. & Mrs. D Rosenbaum Ms. Susan Rosner Mrs. V. Rosolowich Rory Runnells John & Shirley Russell Mr. & Mrs. John Sadler Leonore Saunders O.M. & Hans-Herman Roeder Kay Schalme William Scheidt Ms. Velma Schmidt Mrs. Edna Schneider Mrs. Marion Schroeder Mrs. Marian Schroeder Viola J. Schultz Adolph & Diane Schurek B.J.N. Scott Jessie & Laura Shea Mr. & Mrs. Phil & Nancy Shead Izzy Shore Mrs. Rita Shreiber Mr. & Mrs. Jiri Sichler Mrs. Elaine Silverberg Ms. Barb Simeonidis In Memory of Henry Crosby Mr. Michael Spakowski Ms. Nata L. Spigelman Clara Steinberg Josephine Stemerowicz William Stewart Muriel Sutherland Marguerite Szymesko Bonnie Talbot Gladys Tarala Ewa & Ludwick Tarsia Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor Nancy & Geoff Tidmarsh Henry & Elizabeth Toews Mr. Alan Tring Ms. Suzanne Ullyot Ms. Eleanor Urquhart Mrs. Roseline Usiskin Henri & Jane van Dam Mr. & Mrs. Gerry S. Varnes Sophia Venter Denis Vincent Jesse Vorst Jesse Vorst, in Honour of Concert Hall Paramedic Volunteers Miss A. H. Wagstaffe Robin & Joanne Walker Mrs. Laurabelle Wallace
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Mrs. Hilda Weber Mr. Glen Angus Webster Ms. Louise Welsh Mr. Warren Whittaker Ms. Lois A. Whyte Ms. Lorraine Willms Mrs. Barbara Wolch Terrie Woodward Phillip S. Young 27 Anonymous
Based on Venezuela’s revolutionary El Sistema social change model, Sistema Winnipeg is a free daily afterschool orchestra program that enriches the lives children and young people with the fewest resources and the greatest need.
Lynne Axworthy Mr. John A. Bailey Ms. Carmen R. Barchet Ms. Janet D. Beach Doneta & Harry Brotchie Ms. Coralie Bryant Timothy & Barbara Burt Ms. Maureen Collison Joy Cooper & Martin Reed Bob & Alison Darling Mary Dixon Ruth & Charles Dowse Mr. Spencer Duncanson Judge Judith Elliott Ms. Heather Emberley Kathleen & David Estey Ms. Fruma Farago Rick & Julie Fast Ms. Judith Flynn Mr. Verland Force F George Mr. & Mrs. J Gibson Bobbi-Lynn Haegeman Ms. Irene Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Ben & Nadia Hanuschak Mr. Rudy Hedrich Mr. Donald Henry Ms. Ellen Henry Ms. Gail Henry Mr. & Mrs. Terry & Phyllis Hidichuk Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Hildebrand Katherine Himelblau Ms. Lisa Houtkooper
P. Ilavsky Mrs. Marion Jagger Mr. & Mrs. Reg & Nancy Johnson Ms. Barbara L. Jones Ms. Diane Jones Kevin & Els Kavanagh Ms. Margruite Krahn Mrs. Judy Lamont Ms. Veronica L. Larmour Mr. Frederick Lee Dr. Peter Letkemann Gail Loewen in Memory of Her Mother Sue Lemmerick Ms. Leona MacDonald Ms. Shannon MacFarlane Mrs. Carol Macoomb Mr. Dave Madson Art Mauro & Naomi Levine Ms. Lynne McCarthy Pat McCarthy-Briggs Iona McPhee Rita & Don Menzies Ron & Sandi Mielitz Walter A. Mildren Addie Penner Mr. & Mrs. Rollin & Katherine Penner Donna Plant Ms. Margaret Podolsky Lawrie & Fran Pollard The Rademaker Foundation Inc. Mrs. Tannis Richardson Mr. Douglas Riske Ms. Lavonne Ross Nicola Schaefer Mr. M. Schnitzer Ms. Janet Schubert Ms. Carol Sharp Clarice Shell Mr. Jon Sigurdson Ms. Barbara Sparling William Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth & Lorraine Stone Mr. Tim Swanson & Ms. Anne Longston Ms. Phyllis A. C. Thomson Mrs. Audrey Vandewater Mrs. Nancy Vincent Stephen & Linda Vincent Mr. & Mrs. Arthur & Carrie Walker-Jones P. & B. Walsh Ms. Stephanie Whitehouse Edith Wilde Nicole & Graham Worden 1 Anonymous
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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 $4M. Gifts to the fund ensure longterm financial support for the orchestra. Thank you!
Blumie & Iser Portnoy Endowment Fund Kurt Braun T & J Carter Mr. Ray Davis Mrs. Elfrieda H. Dupuis Miss Helene Dyck Dorothy L. Hodgson Dr. Peter & Jane Markesteyn Grant & Janet Saunders In Memory of David H. Skinner Women's Committee of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra 2 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!
His Worship Mayor Sam Katz Ms. E.R Chochinov Barbara Cook EJ Day Ms. Brenda Sklar G.W. & Jean Swift Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor
Friends of the New Music Festival Festival donors help to ensure the artistic excellence of the WSO’s New Music Festival. Thank you!
Aubrey & Dr. Linda Asper Pat and Mary Jo Carrabre Paul & Nel Henteleff Marilyn & Helios Hernandez Richard & Karen Howell Drs. Keith & Gwyneth Jones Koren & Leonard Kaminski Kozub/Halldorson Family T.G. Kucera Ron Lambert Mr. Gordon P. Linney Mr. Frank Martin Ms. Sheila Miller Mrs. Brenda Morlock Margaret Moroz Lesia Peet Mr. Doug Shewfelt Juris & Aija Svenne Karin Woods
WSO BOARD & STAFF 2012-2013 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 Shirley Loewen, President Sylvia Cassie, Vice President Lesia Peet, Past President Margaret Harvie, Treasurer Evelyn Davidson, Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Timothy E. Burt, CFA, Dr. Daya Gupta President & Chair Gregory Hay Muriel Smith, Secretary Michael D. Kay Rob Kowalchuk, Maureen Kilgour Treasurer Caroline Ksiazek Dorothy Dobbie, Past Jackie Lowe President Terry Sargeant James Carr Karl Stobbe Sylvia Cassie Richard Turner Trudy Schroeder, Michael Cox Ex officio Arlene Dahl Alexander Mickelthwate, Alan Freeman Ex officio OFFICIAL AUDITORS Runchey Miyazawa Abbott Chartered Accountants
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 Mihye Shin, Accounting & Administrative Assistant
ARTISTIC OPERATIONS Jean-Francois Phaneuf, Director of Artistic Operations James Manishen, Artistic Operations Associate DEVELOPMENT Laura Daniel, Operations Manager Joanne Gudmundson, Director of Development Amanda Wilson, Stage Manager Carol Cassels, Development Manager Chris Lee, Orchestra Personnel Manager Sarah Lund, Development Coordinator Ray Chrunyk, Principal Librarian Gail Loewen, Manager of Strategic Advancement Projects Laura MacDougall, Assistant Librarian Caroline Murphy, Telefunder, Donations & Raffles Lawrence Rentz, Stage Supervisor SALES & AUDIENCE SERVICES Ryan Diduck, Director of Sales & Audience Services Jason Hayes, Patron Services Coordinator Heather Thornton, Group Events Representative Rachel Himelblau, Patron Services Representative Patron Services Representatives (p/t): Theresa Huscroft Melissa Ungrin Clare Neil Stephanie Van Nest Crystal Schwartz
EDUCATION & OUTREACH Tanya Derksen, Director of Education & Outreach Amy Wolfe, Education & Outreach Coordinator Brent Johnson, Community Outreach Coordinator MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Lisa Abram, Director of Marketing & Communications Susana Schanel, Marketing & Communications Project Manager Shaun Thompson, Graphic Designer
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