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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CHAIR As we head into the final weeks of the 2014-2015 season, there are still many wonderful performances to anticipate. After Nobu’s wonderful performances here in the past, I am looking forward to hearing him perform Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto. I also look forward to watching The Circus. Charlie Chaplin’s films are presented at their best with a live performance by the WSO. I am also intrigued by the dance performances we will be able to see. Rusalka’s performances are always a treat and we hear very good things about the Ballroom with a Twist program. By now you have seen the brochure for the 2015-2016 season, and you have doubtlessly found many concerts that are appealing. The season offers a wonderful balance of exciting Pops concerts, great Classics, new music, Kid’s Concerts, exploratory SoundBytes concerts, Matinees and Specials. There is truly something to suit every taste. The benefits of purchasing before the Early Bird Deadline of May 29th include the best possible prices and the chance to win two tickets to any place in North America that Air Canada flies. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra continues to count on your support as ticket purchasers and donors to make it possible for the WSO to serve the community in so many ways. As you renew your subscription, consider adding a donation to help the WSO with its important work in our community. This spring if you make a donation of $100 or more, you will receive a special thank you gift from the WSO in addition to your full charitable receipt. Those of us who love our symphony orchestra want to ensure that this resource is available for our children and grandchildren to enjoy. We can do this by encouraging attendance at WSO concerts, by making annual donations, and by considering the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in our estate planning. By making the WSO a beneficiary of the remainder of an RRSP, life insurance policy, or simply by adding them to your will as a charitable beneficiary, you are expressing your desire to see this art form flourish in our community for the benefit of future generations.
Timothy E. Burt, CFA President and Chair of the Board Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra April – May 2015 I OVERTURE 3
CONDUCTORS Alexander Mickelthwate, Music Director German conductor Alexander Mickelthwate is renowned for his “splendid, richly idiomatic readings” (LA Weekly), “fearless” approach and “first-rate technique” (Los Angeles Times). Critics have noted Alexander’s extraordinary command over the Austro-Germanic repertoire, commenting on the “passion, profundity, emotional intensity, subtlety and degree of perfection achieved” in Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 as “miraculous” (Anton Kuerti, 2011).
Following on from his tenure as assistant conductor with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which he completed in 2004, Alexander Mickelthwate was associate conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for three years, under the direction of Essa-Pekka Salonen. Now in his ninth season as music director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Alexander has significantly developed the orchestra’s profile through active community engagement and innovative programming initiatives like the annual New Music Festival and the Indigenous Music Festival. Chosen to perform at the Carnegie Hall Spring For Music Festival in New York, May 2014, due to “creative and innovative programming” (CBC Manitoba Scene), the orchestra was the only Canadian ensemble in the showcase. As well as significantly contributing to the New Music Festival and Indigenous Festival, Alexander led the orchestra’s first out of province tour since 1979 to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, launched the International Conducting masterclasses, the New Music Festival 2012 film project and played a major part in the acoustic overhaul of the Centennial Concert Hall.
Julian Pellicano, Resident Conductor In the fall of 2014, Julian Pellicano began his second season as resident conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, where he leads the orchestra in a wide variety of programs throughout the year. He has worked with the Orquestra Sinfonica de Porto Alegre (Brazil), Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Eastern Connecticut Symphony, New Britain Symphony, Boston’s Dinosaur Annex Ensemble and Milwaukee's Present Music. In addition, Julian conducted the premiere of Martin Bresnick’s critically acclaimed opera My Friend's Story at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas and conducted at Carnegie Hall with the Yale Philharmonia Orchestra. Recognized for his work with living composers and transparent interpretations of contemporary works, he has premiered over 40 new pieces and as an artist in residence at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, he conducts the Norfolk Contemporary Ensemble. Julian has worked in masterclasses with Kurt Masur, Peter Eötvös, Zsolt Nagy, Martyn Brabbins, Carl St. Clair, L’Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He holds degrees from the Peabody Conservatory, the Royal College of Music (Stockholm), and the Yale School of Music where he was awarded the 2008 Presser Music Award and the Philip F. Nelson Award. Beyond his position with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Julian also serves as music director of the University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra. Photographer: Nardella Photography Inc.
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WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2014-2015 SEASON MUSIC DIRECTOR Alexander Mickelthwate RESIDENT CONDUCTOR Julian Pellicano FIRST VIOLINS Gwen Hoebig, Concertmaster
CELLOS Yuri Hooker, Principal Leana Rutt, Assistant Principal Alex Adaman Margaret Askeland Arlene Dahl Carolyn Nagelberg Emma Quackenbush
The Sophie-Carmen EckhardtBASSES Gramatté Memorial Chair, endowed by the Eckhardt-Gramatté Foundation Meredith Johnson, Principal
Karl Stobbe, Associate Concertmaster Mary Lawton, Assistant Concertmaster Karin Andreasen Chris Anstey Mona Coarda Hong Tian Jia Janet Liang Simon MacDonald Meredith McCallum Julie Savard Jun Shao SECOND VIOLINS Darryl Strain, Principal Elation Pauls, Assistant Principal Karen Bauch Kristina Bauch Elizabeth Dyer Rodica Jeffrey Susan McCallum Takayo Noguchi Claudine St-Arnauld † Jane Pulford VIOLAS Daniel Scholz, Principal Anne Elise Lavallée, Assistant Principal Laszlo Baroczi Richard Bauch Greg Hay Suzanne McKegney Merrily Peters Mike Scholz
Andrew Goodlett, Assistant Principal Travis Harrison Paul Nagelberg Bruce Okrainec Daniel Perry FLUTES Jan Kocman, Principal Martha Durkin PICCOLO Martha Durkin
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 **Brendan Thompson, Acting Principal PERCUSSION Frederick Liessens, Principal HARP Richard Turner, Principal Endowed by W.H. & S.E. Loewen
OBOES Beverly Wang, Principal Robin MacMillan ENGLISH HORN Robin MacMillan CLARINETS Micah Heilbrunn, Principal Michelle Goddard BASSOONS Alex Eastley, Principal Kathryn Brooks
ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER Chris Lee PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN Raymond Chrunyk ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Laura MacDougall *On Leave **Temporary Position † Dual Section Position
HORNS Please note: Non-titled (tutti) string Patricia Evans, Principal Ken MacDonald, Associate Principal players are listed alphabetically and are seated according to a James Robertson rotational system. The Hilda Schelberger Memorial Chair
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Mozart Requiem
Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Winnipeg Youth Symphony Orchestra 1 Claire Ploughman, marimba 2 Christina Thanisch-Smith, soprano 3 Paul Williamson, piano 4 Lynlee Wolstencroft, soprano 5 Jillian Bonner, alto 5 Aaron Hutton, tenor 5 Paul Winkelmans, baritone 5
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Othello: Ave Maria for soprano 3 Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op.22 II. Allegro scherzando
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Winnipeg Youth Symphony Orchestra
Paul Williamson, piano
Founded in 1923, the Winnipeg Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYO) are the oldest in Canada. The aim of our founding fathers was to provide young and aspiring musicians with the opportunity to play music in an orchestral setting.
Paul Williamson is a first year piano student studying under Dr. David Moroz in the Bachelor of Music program at the University of Manitoba. He is an award winner at the Provincial and National level, recently receiving first prize in the piano division of the FCMF National Music Festival this past August. For the past three summers he has been chosen as one of six Canadian pianists to attend the Morningside Music Bridge program, held at Mt. Royal University in Calgary. Paul has had the opportunity to support and play for several outreach programs including the Bakerview Music Academy, Hope for Korah, and Communitas Supportive Care Society.
We offer an innovative and stimulating program to youth musicians between the ages of 9 and 21. The WYO are currently organized into three orchestral groups, the Youth Strings, Youth Concert Orchestra and Youth Symphony Orchestra based upon musical ability. A central part of the program is the annual tour and the two annual public concerts each year. We have close ties to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, which sees WSO musicians working together with our members and WYO students attending WSO concerts throughout the year. A recent addition to the program is an exchange weekend with the Thunder Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra. The result is a thriving organization with over 170 members.
Claire Ploughman, marimba Claire Ploughman is a Grade 12 student at Oak Park High school. She began playing percussion in Grade 6 school band, and has been studying with Victoria Sparks for the past 3.5 years. In 2012, as winner of the Young Soloist Competition, Claire very fortunately had the opportunity to play with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra on a tour of Winnipeg high schools. She is thrilled to be able to play with them again, this time as winner of the Rising Stars Competition, and is very excited to play onstage at the Centennial Concert Hall.
Christina Thanisch-Smith, soprano Since the age of nine, Christina has loved to sing. She began voice lessons in 2006 with Phyllis Thomson, and has continued to grow and excel under her direction. Christina has won four trophies for outstanding performances in the Winnipeg Music Festival, as well as received the Gold Medal Award from the Royal Conservatory of Music for the highest mark in Manitoba on her last three vocal examinations. She attends Westgate Mennonite Collegiate, where under the direction of Vic Pankratz, sings in three choral ensembles. In Fall 2015, Christina plans to attend the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Music and hopes to one day fulfill her dream of singing professionally. 8
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Lynlee Wolstencroft, soprano Lynlee Wolstencroft obtained her Bachelor of Music degree in 2014 and is currently completing a Post Baccalaureate in Music Performance at the University of Manitoba, where she is enrolled in the Advanced Opera Studies program. She has worked with many local classical music institutions, including Manitoba Opera, Manitoba Underground Opera, and Canzona Baroque Choir.
Jillian Bonner, alto Jillian Bonner is a mezzo-soprano from Saint John, New Brunswick. She completed a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Dalhousie University in 2011, and will be graduating from the University of Manitoba with a Master of Music in Voice Performance in 2015. Upcoming roles include “Hansel” in Hansel & Gretel, with Little Opera Company.
Aaron Hutton, tenor In previous seasons, tenor Aaron Hutton has been a featured soloist with the WSO in Orff's Carmina Burana, two Musical Discoveries concerts, and in Send in the Clowns: the music of Stephen Sondheim. This summer, Aaron will be joining the cast of Les Misérables at Rainbow Stage, which will mark his tenth show with the theatre.
Paul Winkelmans, baritone Paul Winkelmans, baritone, is currently studying with Mel Braun at the University of Manitoba, pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. In addition to University of Manitoba productions, Paul also sings with chamber choir Camerata Nova and serves as a choral scholar at St. Peter’s Anglican Church.
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Lon Bronson, conductor Brian Duprey, Frank Kyle Diamond, Sammy Tom Wallek, Joey
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AIR CANADA POPS
The Rat Pack is Back!
Lon Bronson, conductor
Drew Anthony, appearing as Dean Martin
Throughout his career, Lon Bronson has been one of the most highly sought after musicians in the country, functioning as musical director, conductor, arranger, orchestrator and composer for national TV, headline performers, production shows, and large scale corporate events. In 2006, he was nominated for an Emmy for Musical Direction. He has performed with: Sheena Easton, The Temptations, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Celine Dion, Jerry Lewis, The Four Tops, Gloria Estefan, David Foster, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, Frankie Valli, Bobby Vinton, Luther Vandross, Don Henley, Wayne Newton, Michael Amante and Diana Ross. He has guest conducted with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony Concert Orchestra. Currently, Lon is the Musical Director and Band Leader for the Vegas production of The Rat Pack is Back!, having also worked with the companies in San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, and Atlantic City. The Lon Bronson All-Star Band currently holds the record for the longest running band in Las Vegas history.
Since he received his B.F.A. from the Mannes College of Music Jazz Division in New York City, Drew Anthony has established himself as one of the finest jazz singers in the Tri-State area. He has produced shows that have been successful on many stages ranging from the Shubert Theater, the Intermezzo Night Club in the Foxwoods Resort & Casino and the OpSail CT Tall Ship Event. He has recorded three CDs live, the first of which is entitled You Don’t Know Me, which includes blues pianist Junior Mance on the title song. He has studied jazz voice with internationally known jazz recording artists Sheila Jordan, Jackie Paris, and classically with Munich’s Bavarian State Opera tenor, John Kuhn.
Tom Wallek, appearing as Joey Bishop Tom Wallek is a Brooklyn born comedian, actor, and impressionist currently appearing in the long running Viva Las Vegas show at the Stratosphere hotel in Las Vegas. Voted the funniest in his high school class, he learned early on making people laugh was a lot of fun. After a four-year hitch in the US Navy, the comedy bug hit hard. Tom started performing at the world famous Comedy Store trying to build an act of jokes mixed with impressions. In 1984, Tom moved to Las Vegas where he met and became friends with Sandy Hackett, son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett and host of a showcase at the Mint Hotel. Small clubs and venues followed. In 1991, Tom landed a part in Comedy Cabaret at the Maxim. From there he met the producer of Viva Las Vegas Dick Feeney, who cast Tom in the show. He has held it full time since. In May of 2005, Sandy asked Tom if he would be interested in the part of Joey Bishop in the Rat Pack is Back!. Tom being an impressionist, jumped into the role and has been performing it ever since. 12
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Kyle Diamond, appearing as Sammy Davis, Jr. Kyle comes from a musical family. His father was a pianist who fronted his own band, his grandfather a guitarist, and his brother, Kenny Davis, is a very talented and respected musician who has played with some of the greats from the Motown era and toured with the Ellington band. As a teenager, Kyle co-founded what would become a very popular Cleveland area band, The Pacesetters, and later another group, Phantasy, which performed in nightclubs around the country. Most recently Kyle has found a home performing in the casinos of Las Vegas while continuing his love of songwriting. He is thrilled to join the company of The Rat Pack is Back!.
Brian Duprey, appearing as Frank Sinatra You’ve probably seen Brian Duprey on FOX TV’s Performing As. Brian won $20,000 portraying his idol, Frank Sinatra. Talent judge Damon Elliott (music producer of Mya, Beyoncé, and Jessica Simpson) was blown away the first time he saw Brian perform. It was like he was watching ‘Young Blue Eyes’ perform. Television viewers agreed and thousands flocked to FOX’s website to compliment his uncanny likeness to Sinatra’s own singing voice. Singing since the age of six and becoming captivated with Sinatra’s voice by age 13, Brian has always felt connected to the golden era of music. From his singing days in high school variety shows to doing stand-up comedy, it took Brian until he was an undergraduate at Fairfield University to really discover his passion for jazz and swing music. Today, Brian stands alone as the number one Frank Sinatra performer in the world. His singing and acting talents in Las Vegas and Performing Arts Theaters across the country sets the The Rat Pack Is Back! apart from the competition.
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Charlie Chaplin: The Circus Cathy Wood, clarinet; Allen Harrington, alto saxophone; Ken Gold, tenor saxophone; Earl Stafford, piano
Kid Auto Races at Venice Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s iconic tramp character, introduced in this film. Written and directed by .... Henry Lehman Produced by .................. Mack Sennett Cinematography ............ Frank D. Williams, Enrique Juan Vallejo Distribution .................... Keystone Studios Premiere ...................... February 7, 1914 Running time .................. 11 minutes Score composed by Timothy Brock; commissioned by Cineteca di Bologna
CAST Charlie Chaplin .... Henry Lehmann .... Frank D. Williams .. Gordon Griffith .... Billy Jacobs .......... Charlotte Fitzpatrick .. Thelma Salter ........
The Tramp Film Director Cameraman Boy Boy Girl Girl
The Circus Written, produced and directed by .............. Charlie Chaplin Cinematography ............ Rollie H. Totheroh Music by ...................... Charlie Chaplin (1967/68 – released in 1970) Associate Arrangers ........ Eric James, Lambert Williamson Distribution .................... United Artists Premiere ...................... January 6, 1928 (New York) Running time .................. 70 minutes Song Swing High Little Girl composed and sung by Charlie Chaplin Score restored for live orchestral screenings by Timothy Brock in 2003
Saturday, April 25
CAST Charlie Chaplin .... A Tramp Al Ernest Garcia .... The Circus Proprietor/Ringmaster Merna Kennedy .... His Step-daughter/Circus Rider Harry Crocker ...... Rex, A Tight Rope Walker (also a disgruntled property man and a clown) George Davis ...... A Magician Henry Bergman .... An Old Clown Tiny Sandford ...... The Head Property Man John Rand ............ An Assistant Property Man (also a clown) Steve Murphy........ A Pickpocket
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Pre-concert performance on the Piano Nobile Saturday, 6:45 p.m.
Annette Hay String Students and Ensemble
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MUSICIANS IN THE MAKING
Pre-concert performance in the lobby Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
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Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano
Piano Concerto No. 5
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Nobu Plays Beethoven’s Emperor
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827)
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Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 -1975)
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Prior to the appearance of Testimony in 1979, Shostakovich’s so-called memoirs, the prevailing by James Manishen view of the Fifth was a dark-tolight traversal in the style of Piano Concerto No. 5 Beethoven’s Fifth and Ninth Ludwig van Beethoven Symphonies, along with an b. Bonn / December 17, 1770 associated renunciation of d. Vienna / March 26, 1827 Shostakovich’s tainted Composed: 1809 ideological past. Since then, First performance: November 11, 1811 research reveals the work as Symphony No. 5 (Leipzig) conducted by Johann Philipp more than an apology, with a strong vein of personal Schulz with Friedrich Schneider as soloist. Dmitri Shostakovich b. St Petersburg, Russia / September 25, 1906 inclination flowing through the Last WSO performance: 2009; Alexander reported obligation. If he was Mickelthwate, conductor; André Laplante, d. Moscow / August 9, 1975 Composed: 1937 redeeming himself, why an piano First performance: November 21, 1937 abstract symphony bursting with Nothing came easy for (Leningrad) conducted by Yevgeny Mravinsky. irony and pungent lyricism when Beethoven. In May 1809 Last WSO performance: 2006; a patriotic cantata would do? Napoleon invaded Vienna Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Shostakovich’s four-movement with enough firepower to model recalls Beethoven, the only By the time he was send Beethoven running “traditional” composer surviving to his brother’s basement twenty, Shostakovich’s the Soviet ban of the time. The for protection, covering his ears with star had entered a opening movement is alternately pillows to shield him from all the noise. meteoric rise in the assertive and bleak within its “The man will trample the rights of men Soviet musical sonata form. A folk-like second underfoot and become a greater tyrant firmament. His First than any other,” he said. Austria’s financial Symphony was resoundingly acclaimed. theme is altered from its situation was gloomy. Beethoven had to He was even producing film music that familiarity to Soviet audiences to suggest more ominous meaning. take a reduced stipend from the engaged Stalin, who viewed film as a Other themes exchange moods noblemen that supported him. But from powerful propaganda tool. of strong drama and sad lyricism, all the drums, cannons and misery, out came the ‘Emperor’ Concerto, the But by the 1930s Stalin’s grip on artistic making their way back to the majestic fifth of Beethoven’s five piano freedom bore down on Shostakovich in initial material in open-ended clothes. concertos. damning criticism of his so-called “formalism” – the individualized, The second movement parodies The Leipzig premiere in 1811 was a intellectual response to his art that the waltz, with heavy-booted success. The press called the work one of officials felt prominent in the opera The the most imaginative ever, and one of the Nose, the ballets The Golden Age and The peasants, stinging high clarinet and the suggestion of a dance most difficult! But the Vienna premiere Bolt, culminating in the famous Pravda master’s kit-violin, just as Mahler didn’t go as well due to its presentation at article of January 28, 1936 entitled had done in his Fourth Symphony. “The Society of Noble Ladies for Charity “Muddle Instead of Music” denouncing for Fostering the Good and Useful” benefit the composer’s darkly powerful, though The third movement is a requiem concert where musical bon-bons were the highly successful opera of murder and that made many openly weep at usual bill of fare to raise money for the adultery Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk the premiere. Subdued scoring ladies’ pet charities. Beethoven’s Emperor District. Criticized Shostakovich was, but for mostly strings sets the mood, Concerto was placed alongside a ‘living also encouraged to continue as long as though twice does the music rise tableau’ of paintings by Raphael, Poussin he could tow the Soviet line. to cries of despair. Disembodied and Troyes. Beethoven promptly left. celesta closes this gripping Largo. The press quoted Shostakovich as Beethoven didn’t attach the name In Testimony Shostakovich gave purportedly calling the denunciation Emperor to the piece and likely would credibility to the hidden message “just criticism.” The Fifth Symphony was have objected. There was a rumored story in the Fifth: the answer comes in of a French officer at the premiere saying his implied coming-out work to be the work’s Finale, its forced during a particularly noble passage ‘C’est consistent with Soviet goals – “a practical creative reply” the journalist went on to rejoicing seemingly created l’Empereur.’ But Anton Schindler, under threat. Not just an say. The Fifth was enthusiastically Beethoven’s longtime friend and obligatory culmination “to life” received. By 1940, Shostakovich was biographer, related that the Viennese deemed to have joined the fold and was but an affirmation of the tragic premiere took place on the birthday of forces earlier invoked. awarded the Stalin Prize, the country’s the Emperor, which was the occasion for highest musical honour. the party by the Noble Ladies.
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Yet the title really does capture the overall feeling of this great work, especially the grandly imposing presence of the piano writing stated right from the beginning and resoundingly affirmed throughout the first movement. A lovely slow movement follows leading into a vast rondo whose bounding theme gets a royal workout before its imaginative coda, dying away before one final romp to the finish.
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Nobu Plays Beethoven’s Emperor Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano Blind since birth, Nobuyuki Tsujii, who is referred to as ‘Nobu,’ believes that “there are no barriers in the field of music.� His philosophy was first affirmed at the age of seven when he was named first-prize winner at the All Japan Blind Students Music Competition. At the age of 12, he made noted recital debuts at Tokyo’s Suntory Hall and Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. Nobu was joint Gold Medal winner at the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. An inspirational musician with a formidable technique and a natural gift for pianistic colour, he has earned international recognition in recent years for the excitement of his live performances.
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Thank you to Long & McQuade for providing instruments as part of the Instrument Petting Zoo at each concert. 5 I I OOVVEERRTTUURREE2 71 A pprriill –– M Maayy 22001 11
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GREAT-WEST LIFE CONCERTS FOR KIDS
Carnival of the Animals
L’Arsenal à Musique
Maxime Larose, performer
L’Arsenal à Musique is a musical company that has been creating performances filled with magic since 1978. Its productions combine music, circus, theatre, multimedia and special effects in an innovative and groundbreaking manner. With 24 original productions to its credit, L’Arsenal à Musique has presented over 15,000 performances to more than 3 million people in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
After a successful sports career on the Canadian National Canoe team and a silver medal at the Dragon Boat World Championships, Maxime attends George Brown Theatre School in Toronto. Following an inspirational journey around the world, he moved to Montreal in 2003. He worked at the famous Haunted House dinner theatre, hosted a workout show on RDS sports television, all the while developing his clown skills. He then joined Clowns Without Borders and organized missions in Canada and abroad. He works for Jovia, a therapeutic clown company that offers services in hospitals and residences. He is a founder and actor in Les 3 Garçons, a clown trio that has had much success. He works in television and continues to develop his acting skills through various workshops and projects. He is a proud member of L'Arsenal's productions The Carnival of the Animals and Comic Concert.
Founded by Lorena Corradi and Reggi Ettore, L'Arsenal à Musique's mission is to introduce concert music to a broad audience, especially to young people, through bold and innovative interventions and concerts, as well as through the development of strategies for introducing the arts to school groups. With their ingenious and creative combination of animation, theatre and the circus arts, classical and contemporary music and new technology, the high-quality program draws the audience into a magical, ethereal world. L’Arsenal à Musique is the recipient of the Opus Award for Best Production for Young Audience and the Opus Award for its Outreach outside Québec.
Audrée Southière, performer Audrée is an artist that sets herself apart by her versatility and her desire to challenge herself. After completing the actors' programme at l'École Supérieur de l'UQAM in 2009, she collaborates on two multidisciplinary creations, Duck Wife (Inertia Production, Fringe Tour 2010), Buddha and the Rock Star (Montreal MAI et New-York NACL), and also performs as a puppeteer with the youth theatre La Simagrée. On stage she performs in various shows Les Troyennes, Yvonne Princesse de, La bonne âme du Setchouan and Histoires de lune, a play that travelled Europe in 2009. She works as a director, writer and performer in the Théâtre AcharnéE, a theatre company devoting themselves to the advancement of women's rights, which she co founded in 2004. Nowadays, she is performing with PPS Danse for their show Contes pour enfants pas sages and with L'Arsenal à Musique with The Carnival if the Animals and Comic Concert. 22
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WE TAKE PEOPLE PLACES. BUT IT’S MUSIC THAT TRULY MOVES THEM.
OFFICIAL AIRLINE OF THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
AIR CANADA POPS Julian Pellicano, conductor Featuring Dancing With The Stars' Tristan MacManus & Anna Trebunskaya, Celebrity Pros Oksana Dmytrenko With American Idol Finalists Gina Glocksen-Ruzicka Von Smith And So You Think You Can Dance Finalists Legacy Jonathan Platero Jordan Casanova Nick Garcia And Starring Yana Blinova C J Bair Amy Bennett Patricia Kaniowski Stephen McCann Tony Pututau Jana Sapir Jaymz Tuaileva Lighting Designer & Production Manager Michael White Dance Captain Patricia Kaniowski
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Pre-concert performance on the Piano Nobile Friday, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, 1:15 p.m.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School St. Germain Music Studio Jacqueline Ryz Piano Studio 5 I I OOVVEERRTTUURREE2 75 A pprriill –– M Maayy 22001 11
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AIR CANADA POPS
Ballroom with a Twist
Tristan MacManus, Dancing With The Stars Celebrity Pro Tristan Macmanus is known throughout the US as one of the Professional Dancers on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. He has partnered with actress Pamela Anderson, TV personality Nancy Grace, singer Gladys Knight and Olympic champion Dorothy Hamill Tristan began dancing in his home of Dublin, Ireland before moving on to compete around Europe eventually winning numerous Juvenile, Junior and Amateur competitions. After appearing in Ella Enchanted, he performed in theatre productions throughout Ireland, most notably in Cork City Opera House and The Gaiety Theatre, including Bryan Flynn's production of Oliver! and Aladdin, among others. Next, he joined the UK tour of Simply Ballroom and, after a successful tour in London and Las Vegas, went on to Australia and America where he toured as a featured dancer with Burn The Floor and Floorplay. After numerous world tours and a year teaching Ballroom and Latin dancing in Boston, he returned to Europe to join the cast of Dirty Dancing serving as Dance Captain. He then went on to do a second stint on The West End stage in London.
Anna Trebunskaya, Dancing With The Stars Celebrity Pro With her breathtaking red hair and sexy moves, Anna Trebunskaya is one of the fan favourites on the ABC hit competition show Dancing With The Stars. Over 10 seasons on the top rated program, Anna has waltzed, fox trotted, tangoed and chacha’ed with celebrities and athletes such as NFL greats Jerry Rice and Kurt Warner, Olympian Evan Lysacek, boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard, UFC fighter Chuck Lidell, actor Steve Guttenberg, fashion guru Carson Cressley and soap opera legend Jack Wagner, and during the All-Star season she was partnered with 98 Degrees heartthrob and Broadway actor Drew Lachey. Anna has been twinkling her toes since the age of six - winning her first competition at the veteran age of seven. She moved to the United 26
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States at 17-years-old with her parents who are former pro ballroom dancers and studio owners. With grace, a stellar personality and the humour of a standup comedian, Anna is the perfect mix of vixen and girl next-door. The Russia beauty has been featured in various media outlets including Shape Magazine, Life & Style, Sports illustrated Swimsuit Issue, TV Guide, Runway, InTouch, People, US Weekly and others. A wonderful pitch woman, Anna has been on ABC's Shark Tank as an endorsee of PostureNow and has appeared in the infomercial for Total Gym. Giving birth to her daughter Amalya in January 2014, Anna is a spokesperson for various baby and mommy brands. Anna is one of the hosts of the recap show of Dancing With The Stars on AfterBuzzTV.com and she blogs for Good Morning America in the off-season of DWTS. You can see on the light up the dance floor as part of the Ballroom With A Twist tour. The 2013 and 2014 seasons have allowed Anna to take the stage as the live host of the show as well. With a passion for acting, Anna has been training with acting coaches Joanne Barren and D.W. Brown for several years. An entrepreneur, Anna owns the You Can Dance ballroom studio in Hermosa Beach, CA. Website www.annatrebunskaya.com Twitter: @atrebunskaya
Gina Glocksen-Ruzicka, American Idol Finalist Gina Glocksen-Ruzicka gained international fame as the 9th place finalist of the 6th season of American Idol. Although Gina was pegged as the ‘rocker chick’ for her season, her musical style stretches far beyond the realm of rock. Since her time on Idol Gina continues to sing throughout North America and beyond. From intimate clubs to major arenas, Gina has performed for audiences on all scales. Some of Gina’s most memorable experiences include performing with Marvin Hamlisch and the San Diego Symphony in the summer of 2012, and her band opening for legendary rock band Heart. Gina has been one of the featured vocalists for Ballroom With A Twist since 2009 and considers the BWAT cast her second family. "I love being part of such an amazing ensemble cast!” When Gina is not touring with BWAT, she performs with her band in Chicago and continues to write and record her original music.
ARTIST BIOS Von Smith, American Idol Finalist Von Smith was most recently seen on Nigel Lythgoe's Opening Act on the E! network, where his experience was documented as Lady Gaga chose him to be her opening act for her tour in Australia in 2012. Since then he's been featured on TimeMagazine.com after appearing in several viral videos with the band Postmodern Jukebox, garnering several million views on YouTube. The Kansas City native was introduced to the world when his version of And I Am Telling You (I'm Not going) from Dreamgirls became a viral sensation on YouTube in 2007, Von has garnered a legion of fans and performed on some of the most celebrated stages, including ABC's The View (invited by Rosie O'Donnell), Bravo's The Kathy Griffin Show, BET's 106th and Park, featured on MTV News, VH1's Best Week Ever, E's The Soup, TV Azteca's La
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Academia (Mexico), Up Junior (China), and American Idol season 8 as one of the top 17 finalists. When not rocking out on national stages across the country with fellow Idol buddies, or performing in front of symphonies conducted by the likes of the late Marvin Hamlisch, Von can be found in the recording studio, where he just completed his first EP, On To Something, available now on ITunes. Keep up with Von at VonSmithOfficial.com, on Twitter @VonSmith, and on Instagram @VonSmithOffical!
Staff For “Ballroom With A Twist” Production Manager ......................Michael White Associate Producer ..........................Christopher Powich Music Editor ....................................Will Hollis
EXTRA MUSICIANS: Laura MacDougall, flute; Sharon Atkinson, clarinet; Dave Lawton, trumpet; Tony Cyre, percussion; Victoria Sparks, percussion; Will Bonness, piano; Janice Finley, saxophone
Spring Concert!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 I 6:30 pm Maples Commons in Maples Collegiate (1330 Jefferson Avenue) Admission is FREE Doors open at 6:00 pm Reception to follow
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WSO MUSICIAN PROFILES Photographer: Nardella Photography Inc.
Leana Rutt
Greg Hay
Assistant Principal Cello
Viola
Joined WSO: 2013 Hometown: London, ON
Joined WSO: 2006 Hometown: Brandon, MB
What is your favourite piece of music to play? I'd have to say the Bach cello suites - at the moment, especially the 6th Sarabande. His writing is so clear and heartfelt that sometimes I feel like the music is just flowing right out of my own soul! What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? Listen to music as much as you can. There is more than a lifetime's supply of inspiring and exciting music out there. Who is your favourite composer? I think I'll have to go with good old J.S. Bach on this one. When attending a concert, what makes a great performance stand out? If you can tell that the performers are truly enjoying and appreciating the music to its full potential, I'll most likely be having a good time too.
What is your most memorable moment performing with the WSO? My first time playing at the Westman Centennial Auditorium in Brandon. I spent many years as a student going to hear the WSO play, and it was a really special moment to have achieved my dream and be on that same stage. What is your guilty pleasure? I started playing banjo and dobro in a bluegrass band last year called “Hay Fever.” It’s been really fun to learn to play some new instruments, and to discover a whole new genre of music. Where did you receive your musical training/education? I was lucky to have grown up in Brandon where they have a strong music program at the University. I continued my undergraduate studies in Brandon and later moved to Montreal where I did my graduate degree at McGill.
Elation Pauls
Patricia Evans
Assistant Principal Second Violin
Principal Horn
Joined WSO: 2009 Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
Joined WSO: 2002 Hometown: Bakersfield, Vermont, USA
What is your favourite book? A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
What is your favourite book? To Kill a Mockingbird
What is your most memorable moment performing with the WSO? The Carnegie Hall concert!
What is your favourite movie? Singin’ in the Rain
What musician/artist had a profound influence on you? My first violin teacher, Julia Ruby. She opened up a whole new world for me and is my “violin mom.” Where did you receive your musical training/education? University of Toronto and Hochschule für Musik und Theater, Rostock Germany. 28
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What musician/artist had a profound influence on you? Jamie Somerville What is your most memorable moment performing with the WSO? The Schoenberg Chamber Symphony at the Burton Cummings Theatre.
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The Legacy Circle exists to recognize the following patrons whose foresight ensures that the WSO plays on for all Manitobans for generations to come. The WSO gratefully acknowledges Legacy Circle members for their planned future gift to the WSO.
Lucienne Blouw 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 Riser Lesia Peet Under $500 Edward Fisher & Lyse Rémillard A. Akman & Son Ltd. Tannis M. Richardson Con-Pro Industries Canada Ltd. Trudy Schroeder June Slobodian Patill/St. James Insurance
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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* Silver Baton $5,000 - $9,999 James Gibbs Michael Nozick & Cheryl Ashley Concertmaster's Bow $2,500 - $4,999 Gail Asper & Michael Paterson Timothy & Barbara Burt Pierce & Amy Cairns Bill & Margaret Fast Audrey F. Hubbard Kevin & Els Kavanagh* Dr. Brendan MacDougall Drs. Eleanor & Grant MacDougall John Mansfield & Pam Simmons* Judy & Ken Murray Diane Payment & Roxroy West Frank & Jeanne Plett Lawrie & Fran Pollard Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope* Dr. Diane Ramsey Dr. Donald S. Reimer & Mrs. Anne Reimer Hartley & Heather Richardson Tannis M. Richardson* Ian R. Thomson & Leah R. Janzen Mr. Richard Turner Professor A.M.C. Waterman Black Tie $1,500 - $2,499 Ms. Sandra Altner Aubrey & Dr. Linda Asper John Balsillie Mr. Jim Barrett Morley & Marjorie Blankstein C.M., O.M. Mrs. Lucienne Blouw Brenlee Carrington Trepel & Brent Trepel Doneta & Harry Brotchie Mr. & Mrs. John & Bonnie Buhler Herb & Erna Buller Ms. Patricia Chaychuk In Memory of Robert M. Chipman Mr. David Christianson Jan & Kevin Coates
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Friends of the WSO help support the WSO’s artistic programs each season. Thank you! Honourary Chair Gwen Hoebig, Concertmaster Symphony $600 - $1,500 Gorden Andrus & Adele Kory Margaret-Lynne & Jim Astwood Ms. Margaret Barbour Doris & Burton Bass Len & Mary Bateman David & Gillian Bird Lorraine & Gerry Cairns John Corp & Mary Elizabeth McKenzie Miss O. Dilay Carrie Ferguson Robert & Linda Gold Dr. & Mrs. W. L. Gordon Bruno Gossen Marianne Johnson June & Lawrence Jones Christina & Alan Kowalec Millie & Wally Kroeker Ms. Katarina Kupca W.K. Labies Douglas MacEwan Gord & Sherratt Moffatt Ms. Valerie Mollison Terence & Violeta Moore Mrs. Marina Plett-Lyle Levi & Tena Reimer Jim & Pat Richtik Mr. Bob Tallman Dr. & Mrs. Willem T.H. van Oers Raymond & Shirley Wiest 1 Anonymous Concerto $300 - $599 All Charities Campaign Judy & Jay Anderson Gorden Andrus & Adele Kory Ms. Margaret Barbour Cheryl & Earl Barish Monty & Mary-Claire Bell Mr. & Mrs. C.R. Betts Helga & Gerhard Bock Mr. Jim Bracken Sheila & David Brodovsky Susan Brownstone Brock & Thomas Brock Mr. & Mrs. F. Buckmaster Canadahelps. Org Gail Carruthers Ms. Julie Collings Dr. & Mrs. David Connor Barbara Cook Dennis & Ruth Crook Gary & Fiona Crow Esther and Hy Dashevsky Frank & Agnes Defehr 32
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Juta Rathke Mrs. Esther Remis Waltraut Riedel-Baun Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Vera Ripley Ms. Ludvika Rogozinska Frances E. Rowlin Christine van Cauwenberghe & Christopher Mainella in Memory of Ruth Rubinstein Mr. John Russell Alixe Ryles Mr. & Mrs. John Sadler Mr. Johnny & Ms. Pearly Rule Salangad R. Schroeder Shirley Schroeder Walter & Dorothea Schultz Charlene Scouten Ms. Noreen Sealy Mr. & Mrs. Ed & Elaine Segstro Mrs. Doreen Shanks Ms. Selma Shearer Izzy Shore Mr. & Ms. Ed Shwedyk Dr. Don & Lynne Simonson Jack & Elaine Sine Mr. & Mrs. Ian & Arlene Smith Ms. Kaye Snatenchuk Geri & Peter Spencer Coralie Standing Nicola Lindley Starin Mr. & Mrs. Starodub Mrs. Elsie Stasiuk Ms. Helena Stelsovsky Elva G. Stevens Archie & Shirley Stone Paul Swart Dr. & Mrs. S. Szirom Dr. Meir Serfaty & Bonnie Talbot Gladys Tarala Taylor McCaffrey Douglas & Leeann Thompson Robert & Barb Tisdale Edith A. Toews Henry & Elizabeth Toews Dr. Helen A. Toews Mr. Richard Turner in Memory of William Schroeder Dr. & Mrs. Jose & Ruth Vasconcelos Hugo & Anny Veldhuis Dr. & Mrs. F.C. Violago Elizabeth M. Wall Jim & Joan Warbeck Ken and Mary Warmbrod Jack & Bernice Watts Harvey & Sandra Weisman Mrs. Evelyn Wener Snjolaug Whiteway J. Whyte Debbie Wilson Dorcas & Kirk Windsor Joan Wright Patrick Wright Mr. Edwin Yee Ms. Vicki Young Donn K. Yuen 34 Anonymous
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Sonatina Under $75 Elinor Ableson, In Memory of Dr. Fred Ward Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Susan Allen Jacqueline Anderson Mr. M. Richard Arcand Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Janice Bailey Ray & Barb Bailey Veronique Barthet Dr. Gary Beazley, in Memory of Mary Louise Baragar Asher Begleiter Mrs. Eva Berard Donald & Edith Besant Ms. Joanne Biggs Eric & Clara Bohm Barbara Bohune Ms. Ingrid Bolbecher Mr. & Mrs. G.G. Brodsky Q.C. Edythe M. Brown Ms. Meira Buchszreiber A. F. Buelow Alfred & Mildred Buelow, in Memory of Mary Louise Baragar Sheila Burland Saul Silbert Ruth Calvert Andrea Charron Ella Chenkie Ms. Claudia Chernitsky Sister Josephine Chudzik S.K. Clark Ms. Doreen Conlin Mr. Alfred Cornies Stephen Crane Ms. Judy Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Cunningham Ms. Jean Curtis D. Cymbalist Margaret Redekop Beth Derraugh M. Jane Dick Marlene & Fred Dickson Sylvia Dixon Mr. & Mrs. Peter Eibisch Ms. Margaret Elaine Ellis Vera & Peter Fast Cal & Lois Finch Ms. Anne Friesen Ms. Barbara Gessner Marilyn Gilbert Satwant Gill Heather Graham Mrs. Inga Granovskaya John & Louise Greenaway Ms. Cheryl M. Greenwood Victoria Gretchen Ms. Marianne Gruber Ms. Marion Guinn Mr. & Mrs. H Gustafson Miss Laurie Anne Marie Gydé B. & R. Hall Irene Hamerton Gertrude Hamilton 36
Mrs. Sylvia Haverstick Ms. Shirley Hicks Jean Highmoor Elly Hoogterp-Hurst & Lorne Hurst Kim Horne Ken Howard Richard & Karen Howell Mrs. Carole Hreno In Appreciation of Mrs. Ishbel Isaacs Ishbel Isaacs Bob & Vi Jacob Peter & Dora Janzen David & Heather Jenkins Nadine Kampen Dr. & Mrs. Arnold & Doreen Kapitz Cindy Keenan Mrs. Shirley Kilburn Mr. Eugene S. Kovach Mrs. Jennifer Krestanowich Ms. Betty Laing Elizabeth Lansard Wayne & Helen LeBlanc Mrs. Ingrid Lee Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Lentle Mr. & Mrs. David Levene R. & J. Lewis Jackie Lowe In Memory of Sheila Lugtig Manitoba Museum Social Fund in Memory of Frances Thorsteinson Mr. Allan Mapes Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon & Rita Margolis Mrs. Irene Marriott Ms. Mary Massey Keith and Debbie Mayoh Ms. Susan McCarthy In Appreciation of Mrs. Sydney McInnis In Memory of Joan McLeod Ardythe McMaster Lyle McNichol & Frances Stewart Mrs. M. Jean Moniuk David Moroz & Gwen Hoebig, in Memory of William Schroeder Mrs. Joan Ann Morton Mr. Robert Nix Theda Olson Shirley & Graham Padgett Sonjia Pasiechnik Pat Patterson Mrs. Bev L. Penner Louise Penner Mrs. June Perron Ms. Gail Perry Ms. Beverley Phillips Sylvia & Earl Pitch Ken & Geri Porath Blumie Portnoy in Honour of her 90th Birthday Mrs. Glennys Propp Ms. Beth Proven Mrs. Margaret Rayter OVERTURE I April – May 2015
Ms. Pat Repa Beverley Ridd Ms. Pat Robertson Elaine Rohoway, in memory of Victoria Sebastian Kereluk Mrs. V. Rosolowich John & Shirley Russell Leonore Saunders O.M. Kay Schalme William Scheidt Adolph & Diane Schurek Mr. John Schwandt Mr. & Mrs. Jiri Sichler Mrs. Elaine Silverberg Muriel Sutherland Dianne J Szelag, C.G.A., CFP Ms. Marguerite Szymesko Ms. Melinda Tallin Mary Lou Talmage Gladys Tarala Bette Jayne Taylor Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor Ms. Anne Thiessen Ms. Doreen Thorlacius Nancy & Geoff Tidmarsh Ms. Eleanor Urquhart Mrs. Roseline Usiskin Denis Vincent Miss A. H. Wagstaffe Mrs. Laurabelle Wallace In Memory of Fred Ward E. Sylvia Warrington Mr. Glen Angus Webster Snjolaug Whiteway Ms. Lois A. Whyte Ms. Lorraine Willms Julia Witt Mr. Robert Witzke Shirley Woods, in Memory of Mary Louise Baragar 14 Anonymous
Mr. Gordon C. Keatch Marilynne Keil in Memory of David H. Skinner Deanne Lander Mr. Don Lawrence Brent Mazur Bill & Hilda Muir Mr. Jacob Pankratz Pat Patterson Mr. Irvin Plosker Dr. & Mrs. James Popplow Ms. Iris Reimer Olga & Bill Runnalls Grant & Janet Saunders Dr. & Mrs. F.C. Violago Jesse Vorst Mr. & Mrs. James & Claudia Weselake Alan Wiseman Women's Committee of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra 5 Anonymous Conmoto
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5468796 Architecture Madelyn & Michael Acht All Charities Campaign Aubrey & Dr. Linda Asper Mr. R.D. Bell David & Gillian Bird Mr. John Bockstael Hans & Lorna Boge Dr. Oliver AI Botar Jackie Brignall Mr. Harry Broumas Kevin Burns Sel & Chris Burrows Leave a Legacy by making a Emily Burt donation to the WSO’s CAA Manitoba Endowment Fund. Managed by Ms. Anne Cholakis the Winnipeg Foundation since Lara Ciekiewicz 1959, the fund has grown in Michelle Cleland value to just over 6.4M. Gifts Kathy & David Connor to the fund ensure longterm Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. financial support for the M. Donald in Honour of Mr. T. orchestra. Thank you! Wong & Family Cora Eaton & Jordan Eugene Boychuk & Sodomsky Daniel Heindl Robert Enright Lorraine & Gerry Cairns Kathleen & David Estey Mr. Ray Davis Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Brenda Terri Fuglem Mr. Daniel Friedman Donald Wendy Gale Helene Dyck Gardon Construction Ltd. Bernard Freeman Alexander Grunfeld Dr. & Mrs. L.C. Graham Dr. Don & Jerri Hall Marilyn & Helios Hernandez Ms. Helen Hawrysh Dorothy L. Hodgson Marilyn & Helios Hernandez In Memory of Humphry Inn & Suites Gwendolyn Hodgson
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Conmoto Under $999 In Memory of Lois Anderson Ms. Hollie I. Andrew Share the Music is a unique Lynne Axworthy outreach initiative of the WSO Sylvia Barr that allows economically In Memory of Robert Coates disadvantaged children and Dr. Catalena Birek their families to attend WSO Broadway First Baptist Church performances. Thank you for Doneta & Harry Brotchie Ms. Coralie Bryant helping to Share the Music! Ms. Lorelei Bunkowsky Greystone Managed Investments Inc. Mrs. Audrey Campbell Shelley Chochinov Maria Cefali M and G Crielaard In Honour of John Cole Mr. Denzil Feinberg Martin Reed & Joy Cooper Martin Reed & Joy Cooper in Kevin & Els Kavanagh Memory of Betty Ann Henry Ms. Irene Lesniak Kathleen & David Estey Ms. Susan Rosner F. De Grazia M Scheuneman Dr. Rayleen Deluca Share the Music Mr. Roger Dennis Ms. Brenda Sklar Bette Jayne Taylor, in Honour Mary Dixon David Donald of Her Birthday In Memory of Diane Dowling Ross & Bette Jayne Taylor Ruth & Charles Dowse Myrna and Noah Weiszner Ms. Fiona Duncalf 1 Anonymous Judge Judith Elliott Mrs. Martha Epp Kathleen & David Estey Ms. Fruma Farago Linda and Greg Fearn Jan and John Restall, Sistema Winnipeg is a free Lesli and Gerry Trottier, daily after-school orchestra Lenore and Chris Good, program that enriches the Jan and Kevin Coates lives of children and young Ms. Judith Flynn people with the fewest Margo Foxford resources and the greatest Hilda Franz need. Your support makes a Bonny Fraser difference in the everyday Jocelyn and Mark Gabbert lives of these children. Ms. Valerie Gilroy Thank you! Diana Goods Karen Goossen Vivace Dr. Lisa Gould $10,000 - $24,999 Ms. Marie-Alice Grassick Gail Loewen in Memory of Ms. Marianne Gruber Her Mother Sue Lemmerick Judith Hall Catherine Harrison Michael Nesbitt Ms. Sandra Hart Con Brio Heartland Singers $5,000 - $9,999 Lydia Hedrich Heather Belle Ladies Pipe Band Arlene Hintsa, in Memory of Souchay Gossen Family Glen Pierce Foundation Katherine Himelblau Arlene Hintsa Allegro in Memory of Marilyn $1,000 - $4,999 In Memory of Carol Holm Golden West Broadcasting Inc. Humanists, Atheists, and Agnostics Arnold & Myra Frieman of Manitoba Patricia Lee William J. Hutton Lydia MacKenzie in Loving P. Ilavsky Memory of Donn InterGroup Consultants Ltd. Valerie McPherson Irene Baron Eden Centre Sanford & Deborah Riley Margaret Jackson and Family James & Margaret Jeffries Ms. Charlotte Robbins Rotary Club of Winnipeg North Bruce & Theresa Johnson Kevin & Els Kavanagh Jan and Jim Tennant Ms. Nadia Kamienski Faye Warren Janet and Tim Kroeker 1 Anonymous Rick Lee & Laurie Shapiro
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John Lewis & Diane Ives-Lewis In Memory of Shelley Lugtig Andrew Lutz Dr. David Lyttle Carol Macoomb Carol Macoomb in Honour of the Birthday of Diane Jones Lydia MacKenzie, in Honour of John J. March and His Parents Mrs. Mildred B. Mann Ms. Linda Meckling Ron & Sandi Mielitz Walter A. Mildren Nathan & Carolyn Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Garnet & Geraldine Morgan Margaret Moroz, in Memory of Ben Moroz Kim Morton Dr. Gwenna Moss Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Denise Murphy Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative Ms. Lucy Nykolyshyn In Memory of Ron Oswald Addie Penner Ruth Carol & Len Podheiser Portsmouth Retirement Residence Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Prescott Mr. David Procner Dr. David Punter Val Raber Ms. Debra Radi In Honour of Debra Radi Mr. Carl Radimer Marilyn & John Rae Mrs. Barbara Rempel David and Joan Rew Betty Ross Lynn Saunders Nicola Schaefer Ms. Janet Schubert Margaret Scheffer Marilyn & Jon Seguire Ms. Selma Shearer Clarice Shell Sistema Winnipeg Orchestra Wilma Sotas Ms. Barbara Sparling Wally & Pat Stefanchuk Ms. Dorothy Stephens William Stewart St George's Anglican Church Sturgeon Heights Music Parent Association Sweet Silver Dr. Laura E. Targownik Mary and Robert Thomas S.Thompson Designs Inc. Thomson Duprey Fund Ms. Phyllis A. C. Thomson Neil & Carol Trembath Judith & Francisco Valenzuela Anonymous, in Memory of Susan Wieser John & Diane Weselake Ms. Stephanie Whitehouse Edith Wilde Winnipeg Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy Program Nicole & Graham Worden Libby Yager and Billy Brodovsky 15 Anonymous
Winnipeg Organ Festival: Closing concert July 9, 2015 I 8:00 pm Westminster United Church Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor I James David Christie, organist
James David Christie has been internationally acclaimed as one of the finest organists of his generation. He has performed around the world with symphony orchestras and period instrument ensembles as well as in solo recitals. His WSO debut closes an exciting week-long series of events at the Winnipeg Organ Festival.
Winnipeg Organ Festival: July 5 – July 9 Details at www.winnipegorganfestival.ca
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WSO BOARD & STAFF 2014-2015 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 Brian Bowman, Mayor of the City of Winnipeg Mr. W.H. Loewen & Mrs. S.E. Loewen, WSO Directors Emeritus WOMEN'S COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE Sylvia Cassie, President Winnifred Warkentin, Vice-President Shirley Loewen, Past President Isobel Harvie, Treasurer Tracey LeClair, Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Timothy E. Burt, CFA Alan Freeman Daniel Freidman President Dr. Daya Gupta Richard Turner Gregory Hay 1st Vice President Micah Heilbrunn Terry Sargeant Robin Hildebrand 2 nd Vice President Peter Jessiman Rob Kowalchuk Maureen Kilgour Treasurer Sotirios Kotoulas Michael D. Kay Corporate Secretary Dr. Eleanor MacDougall Sandra Altner Alexander Mickelthwate, John Balsillie Ex-officio Lucienne Blouw Dr. Michael Nelson Sylvia Cassie Trudy Schroeder, Ex-officio Dr. Ian Thomson Arlene Dahl Curt Vossen Marten Duhoux OFFICIAL AUDITORS Deloitte LLP
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