2014/ 2015 WSO Season Guide

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Your Guide to Entertainment MASTERWORKS A SERIES Dvorˇák: New World ............................ 4 Sigrun Plays Sibelius: Nordic Festival Opener ........................ 7 Schwarz & Copland Third .................... 11 Mozart & Haydn with Jeanne Lamon . . . . . . 19 Romeo and Juliet ................................ 24 Nobu Plays Beethoven's Emperor ............ 32 MASTERWORKS B SERIES Aziz Conducts Brahms .......................... 5 Vikingur Plays Grieg: Nordic Festival Finale .......................... 9 Taurins Conducts Messiah ...................... 16 Arditti ................................................ 22 Giya Kancheli and John Luther Adams .... 23 Dvorˇák & Rachmaninoff........................ 26 Britten: War Requiem .......................... 28 POPS SERIES The King - A Tribute to Elvis .................. 6 Reimagining Broadway ........................ 10 Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive .. 14 Hollywood: The Epics .......................... 18 Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel ................ 25 Singing in the Rain - Film with Orchestra .. 27 The Rat Pack is Back! ............................ 30 Ballroom with a Twist ..............................34 SOUNDBYTES SERIES Emily Bear: Girl with a Gift .................... 12 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 – Beyond the Score© ............................ 21 Charles Chaplin: The Circus - Film with Orchestra ............................ 31 MATINEE SERIES Dvorˇák: Symphony No. 9 .................... 35 Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor .......... 35 Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Ravel: Bolero ...................................... 35 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 .............. 35

CONCERTS FOR KIDS SERIES Phantoms of the Orchestra .................. 8 Winter Solstice: A Rocky Mountain Fairy Tale .......................................... 13 Manny Tuba Goes to the Circus ............ 20 Jack and the Beanstalk ........................ 29 Carnival of the Animals ...................... 33 SPECIALS Messiah Sing-Along ............................ 15 A Prairie Christmas Celebration ............ 17 Pantages 100 th Birthday Party .............. 36 Virtuosi Concerts: My Favourite Key ...... 36 Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir .............. 37 Rusalka Special ! ................................ 37 FESTIVALS Nordic Festival .................................. 38 Winnipeg Organ Festival: Closing Concert .. 38 DINNER AND A SYMPHONY SERIES .... 39 TICKET PACKAGES AND PRICES Masterworks A Summary & Pricing ........ 40 Masterworks B Summary & Pricing ........ 41 Ultimate Classics Pricing ...................... 41 Pops Summary & Pricing ...................... 42 Pops Classics & Pops Nouveau Summary & Pricing ............................ 43 SoundBytes Summary & Pricing ............ 44 Symphony Lover Pass .......................... 44 Concerts for Kids Summary & Pricing .... 45 Flex Packs ........................................ 46 Soundcheck ...................................... 47 Why Donate to the WSO ? .................. 48 Sistema Winnipeg .............................. 49 Season Ticket Rewards ........................ 50 Order Information .............................. 51 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................... 52 CONCERT HALL SEATING & PARKING .. 53 Photo of Alexander Mickelthwate on location at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights by Dan Harper Photography (pages 2 & 3).

Clothing worn by Alexander Mickelthwate courtesy of Danali.

Front cover photo by Aaron Cohen/Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

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This is a very special year in Canadian history as we celebrate the opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. We have kept this event in mind when planning our new season to bring you concerts that celebrate freedom and express the idea of human rights.

We have also changed the dynamic of our Season Guide to help choose concerts now in date order. Turn the page to learn more about our 2014-2015 season.

I can’t wait to share all these exceptional moments with you as we head into our 67 th season and a truly inspiring time in our city and country.

ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE Music Director

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Natasha Paremski

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Dvorˇák: New World September 26, 27 I 8:00 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Natasha Paremski, piano University of Manitoba Singers, Elroy Friesen, director Copland: Canticle of Freedom Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F Dvorˇák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Dazzling pianist and favourite symphony Jazz is the tang of musical America and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F explores that brilliantly, especially when under the dazzling command of Natasha Paremski. Dvorˇák’s evergreen New World Symphony produced a wealth of memorable melody as the composer set out to reveal America’s indigenous folk voice during his time in New York. Aaron Copland’s Canticle of Freedom is an inspired call to the highest ideals of our time…and all time.

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Sigrun Plays Sibelius: Nordic Festival Opener October 24-25

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Schwarz & Copland Third November 14-15

Mozart & Haydn with Jeanne Lamon January 16-17

Romeo and Juliet February 13-14

Nobu Plays Beethoven’s Emperor May 8-9

MASTERWORKS B

Aziz Conducts Brahms October 10, 11 I 8:00 pm Aziz Shokhakimov, conductor Julie Albers, cello Eckhardt-Gramatté: Capriccio – Concertante Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor Brahms: Symphony No. 4

Brilliant young conductor and one of the greatest of all cello concertos

Aziz Shokhakimov

Aziz Shokhakimov stunned our musicians and audience alike at our Tchaikovsky Festival last season.

We had to invite him back… and with two certifiable masterworks in Brahms’s Fourth Symphony and one of Elgar’s finest works, his Cello Concerto. American cellist Julie Albers has been acclaimed as an artist who delivers the burning intensity of this deeply poignant concerto to the manner born.

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Vikingur Plays Grieg: Nordic Festival Finale October 31 - November 1

Taurins Conducts Messiah December 13

Arditti - January 31 or Giya Kancheli & John Luther Adams - February 6

Dvorˇák & Rachmaninoff February 27-28

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The King - A Tribute to Elvis October 17, 18 I 8:00 pm October 19 I 2:00 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor Scott Coulter, vocalist Lee Lessack, vocalist Johnny Rodgers, vocalist Brian Wilson, vocalist Danny Mallon, drums

Forget Elvis impersonators – this is an Elvis show like no other!

Elvis Presley was the king…and he changed American music forever. We celebrate thrilling performances of his greatest hits, including Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, Don’t Be Cruel, Hound Dog and more - like never before with a full symphony. This is not an impersonator show and features four Broadway veteran singers in a “Jersey Boys” style show and Elvis’s greatest hits with a new twist, shake, rattle and roll!

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Reimagining Randy Bachman’s Hollywood: Broadway Symphonic Overdrive The Epics December 5-7 January 9-11 November 7- 9

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Sounds of Simon Singin’ in the Rain - The Rat Pack Is Back! & Garfunkel Film with Orchestra April 10-12 February 20-22 March 13 -15

Ballroom with a Twist May 22- 24

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Sigrun Plays Sibelius: Sigrun Edvaldsdottir

Nordic Festival Opener October 24, 25 I 8:00 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Sigrun Edvaldsdottir, violin Prairie Voices, Vic Pankratz, director Sibelius: Finlandia Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor Kjartan Sveinsson: Credo Sibelius: Symphony No. 7 in C major

Finland’s greatest composer begins our week-long Nordic Festival Jean Sibelius created music that was extraordinarily fluid, epic in character and wonderfully individual. No more so than in his Violin Concerto, regarded among the finest concertos of its kind. The Seventh Symphony ranks with the greatest of Sibelius’ output, while Finlandia has long been an audience favorite for its hearty Finnish nationalism. Former Sigur Rós keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson’s Credo is a serene work that will feature the superb singers of Manitoba’s own Prairie Voices.

Nordic Festival details on page 38.

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Dvorˇák: New World September 26-27

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Sigrun Plays Sibelius: Nordic Festival Opener October 24-25

Schwarz & Copland Third November 14-15

Mozart & Haydn with Jeanne Lamon January 16-17

Romeo and Juliet February 13-14

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Phantoms of the Orchestra October 26 I 2:00 pm Pre-concert Activities I 1:00 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor Magic Circle Mime Company

Magical music and mime Every Halloween the “phantoms of the orchestra” return to haunt the concert hall. The maestro — and his terrified assistant — must use the power of the baton to control this ghoulish orchestra and lead them in concert.

Inspired by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a score made popular by its reinterpretation in the Walt Disney film Fantasia, this story is brought vividly to life in this highly entertaining concert.

WEAR YOUR FAVOURITE

HALLOWEEN COSTUME!

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Winter Solstice: A Rocky Mountain Fairy Tale November 30

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Manny Tuba Goes to the Circus January 18

Jack and the Beanstalk March 29

Carnival of the Animals May 10

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Vikingur Plays Grieg: Vikingur Olafsson

Nordic Festival Finale October 31 I 8:00 pm November 1 I 8:00 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Vikingur Olafsson, piano Kenley Kristofferson: Morgun Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor Nielsen: Symphony No. 4 “The Inextinguishable”

Grieg’s popular piano concerto closes our Nordic Festival The opening notes of Grieg’s Piano Concerto introduce a romantic musical journey that has placed this work among the most beloved of all. Exciting young Icelander Vikingur Olafsson will reveal its treasures as we close our week-long Nordic Festival. Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony is a triumph for timpani, and an incredibly exciting orchestral display. Manitoba composer Kenley Kristofferson’s Morgun honours the 125 th anniversary of Manitoba’s Icelandic community in Gimli.

Nordic Festival details on page 38.

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Aziz Conducts Brahms October 10-11

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Vikingur Plays Grieg: Nordic Festival Finale October 31 - November 1

Taurins Conducts Messiah December 13

Arditti - January 31 or Giya Kancheli & John Luther Adams - February 6

Dvorˇák & Rachmaninoff February 27-28

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Sarah Slean

Reimagining Broadway November 7, 8 I 8:00 pm November 9 I 2:00 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor Sarah Slean, vocalist Mike Janzen, vocalist, pianist and arranger George Koller, bass Larnell Lewis, drums

Broadway like you’ve never heard it before in a world premiere show

Mike Janzen

From Mary Poppins to West Side Story to Les Misérables, this magical evening will be one to remember as Manitoba-born composer Mike Janzen and his trio spin a jazzy, artful take on well-loved Broadway tunes. Guest vocalist Sarah Slean has left audiences spellbound with her captivating voice and beautifully arresting presence on stage.

A program that sizzles with hypnotic grooves and surging imagination!

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A Tribute to Elvis October 17- 19

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Reimagining Randy Bachman’s Hollywood: Broadway Symphonic Overdrive The Epics December 5-7 January 9-11 November 7- 9

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Sounds of Simon Singin’ in the Rain - The Rat Pack Is Back! & Garfunkel Film with Orchestra April 10-12 February 20-22 March 13 -15

Ballroom with a Twist May 22- 24

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Schwarz & Copland Third November 14, 15 I 8:00 pm Gerard Schwarz, conductor Karl Stobbe, violin Special Guest Narrator

Cory Campbell, vocalist Andrew Balfour, vocalist

Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate: Clans from Lowak Shoppala’ (Fire and Light) John Williams: Three Pieces from Schindler’s List Copland: Symphony No. 3

Inspired symphony with its ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’

Gerard Schwarz

Karl Stobbe

Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate is an Oklahoma-born 2011 Emmy Award Winner dedicated to the development of Native American classical composition. Fire and Light vividly tells the story of the Chickasaw Nation and has been acclaimed wherever performed. John Williams’s heart-rending music from the film Schindler’s List and Aaron Copland’s magnificent Third Symphony - with its famous Fanfare for the Common Man - round out an inspired program, conducted by eminent American maestro Gerard Schwarz in his WSO debut.

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Dvorˇák: New World September 26-27

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Sigrun Plays Sibelius: Nordic Festival Opener October 24-25

Schwarz & Copland Third November 14-15

Mozart & Haydn with Jeanne Lamon January 16-17

Romeo and Juliet February 13-14

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Emily Bear: Girl with a Gift November 29 I 7:30 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor Emily Bear, piano

Phenomenal young pianist who dazzled on The Ellen Show

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All of Emily’s talents will be before us featuring this young wonder at the piano that dazzled both host and viewers on Ellen DeGeneres’s show!

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Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 – Beyond the Score ® January 23-24

Charles Chaplin: The Circus – Film with Orchestra April 25

GREAT-WEST LIFE CONCERTS FOR KIDS

Winter Solstice: A Rocky Mountain Fairy Tale November 30 I 2:00 pm Pre-concert Activities I 1:00 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor Storyfair Productions Samantha Whelan Kotkas, narrator

The majestic Rockies with music, mystery and inspiration

Artwork: Winter Solstice

In the meadows above Canmore, fairies meet and dance in the light of the full moon.

If you are quiet and patient, you may get to meet them! Our magical tale follows a girl cross-country skiing in Mt. Assiniboine where she and her friends prepare for a trek that teaches them to expect the unexpected.

Singing, dancing, audience interaction and beautiful artwork combine for a spellbinding message about the commitment and dedication to do anything in life well.

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Phantoms of the Orchestra October 26

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Winter Solstice: A Rocky Mountain Fairy Tale November 30

Manny Tuba Goes to the Circus January 18

Jack and the Beanstalk March 29

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Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive December 5, 6 I 8:00 pm December 7 I 2:00 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Randy Bachman, vocalist /guitar

Randy Bachman with the WSO For the first time ever, Randy Bachman guides audiences through a veritable soundtrack of the last 35 years of popular music backed by the grand, sweeping notes of a symphony orchestra. Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive features a catalogue of his hits, such as Let it Ride, These Eyes, American Woman (Bossa Nova), You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet, Taking Care of Business and more, coming to life like never before.

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A Tribute Reimagining Randy Bachman’s Hollywood: to Elvis Broadway Symphonic Overdrive The Epics December 5-7 January 9-11 October 17- 19 November 7- 9

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Sounds of Simon Singin’ in the Rain - The Rat Pack Is Back! & Garfunkel Film with Orchestra April 10-12 February 20-22 March 13 -15

Ballroom with a Twist May 22- 24

Ivars Taurins

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Messiah Sing -Along December 12 I 7:30 pm Ivars Taurins, conductor Lesley Bouza, soprano Aidan Ferguson, mezzo-soprano Justin Odwak, tenor

Geoffrey Sirett, baritone Mennonite Festival Chorus, Rudy Schellenberg & Janet Brenneman, co-directors

Handel: Messiah

A festive event with “Herr Handel” If you’ve ever been swept away with the urge to sing in Handel’s Messiah, your time has come! An event for the whole family, you’ll be able to sing your heart out along with others who have a similar love of classical music. The audience is arranged by voices: soprano, alto, tenor and bass. If you’d rather sit with friends or family, there’s also a section for mixed voices. Of course if you’d rather not sing, no one will force you to, but you might find yourself having more fun if you let your inhibitions sit this one out.

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Taurins Conducts Messiah December 13 I 8:00 pm Ivars Taurins, conductor Lesley Bouza, soprano Aidan Ferguson, mezzo-soprano Justin Odwak, tenor Geoffrey Sirett, baritone Mennonite Festival Chorus, Rudy Schellenberg & Janet Brenneman, co-directors Handel: Messiah

Ivars Taurins returns with a superb cast of soloists In 2012, conductor Ivars Taurins gave us one of the most exhilarating Messiah concerts we’ve ever had.

He is the founding director of Toronto’s Tafelmusik Chamber Choir and when it comes to Handel’s masterpiece, Ivars brings an experience to audiences like no other! Add a superb cast of young soloists plus the outstanding Mennonite Festival Chorus, and we guarantee the urge to sing will be out in the fullest force imaginable!

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Enjoy Your Holiday Tradition With Us!

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Vikingur Plays Grieg: Nordic Festival Finale October 31 - November 1

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Taurins Conducts Messiah December 13

Arditti - January 31 or Giya Kancheli & John Luther Adams - February 6

Dvorˇák & Rachmaninoff February 27-28

Britten: War Requiem March 27-28

MATINEE CONCERT

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A Prairie Christmas Celebration Sunday, December 14 I 2:00 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor Pembina Trails Voices Family of Choirs, David Sawatzky, director Ace Burpee, host Obby Khan, narrator Don Amero, vocalist Odette Heyn-Projects, dancers Momentum Aerial, aerial artistry Justin Odwak, tenor Sistema Winnipeg Orchestra Manny Tuba, WSO mascot

Holiday cheer with dazzling variety for the family Christmas with the WSO and a host of wonderful Manitoba talent! There’s almost no end to the fun you’ll find on our annual holiday classic show where favourite seasonal music goes hand in hand with dazzling visual artistry, comedy, magic, storytelling, a sing-along and plenty of good cheer. Hosted by the always funny and irresistible Ace Burpee!

PERFECT WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON!

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Jack Everly

Hollywood: The Epics January 9, 10 I 8:00 pm January 11 I 2:00 pm Jack Everly, conductor Prairie Voices, Vic Pankratz, director

From ‘Gone with the Wind’ to ‘Titanic’ "I was raised on MGM movies” says conductor Jack Everly. "So much marvelous music. So much drama!" Jack returns to the WSO (from last season’s Sci-Fi Spectacular show) to conduct a tour de force of Hollywood soundtrack scores for orchestra and chorus. You'll be transported by epic film music from the best of the silver screen: Lawrence of Arabia, Ben-Hur, Gone with the Wind, Titanic and much more. It's Hollywood at its Oscarwinning best with the WSO!

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A Tribute Reimagining to Elvis Broadway October 17- 19 November 7- 9

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Randy Bachman’s Hollywood: Symphonic Overdrive The Epics December 5-7 January 9-11

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Sounds of Simon Singin’ in the Rain - The Rat Pack Is Back! & Garfunkel Film with Orchestra April 10-12 February 20-22 March 13 -15

Ballroom with a Twist May 22- 24

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Mozart & Haydn with Jeanne Lamon January 16, 17 I 8:00 pm Jeanne Lamon, conductor and violin Micah Heilbrunn, clarinet J.C. Bach: Symphony in G minor Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major Corelli: Concerto grosso in B-flat major Haydn: Symphony No. 101 in D major “The Clock”

Jeanne Lamon

Violinist Jeanne Lamon has been praised throughout the world for her stunning performances of music from the Baroque and Classical periods. Since 1981 she has been music director of Toronto’s worldrenowned period instrument orchestra, Tafelmusik. Directing from the violin, Jeanne will lead an exquisite program that features WSO principal clarinetist Micah Heilbrunn in Mozart’s unforgettable Clarinet Concerto.

Micah Heilbrunn

Jewels from Mozart, Haydn and the Baroque

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Dvorˇák: New World September 26-27

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Sigrun Plays Sibelius: Nordic Festival Opener October 24-25

Schwarz & Copland Third November 14-15

Mozart & Haydn with Jeanne Lamon January 16-17

Romeo and Juliet February 13-14

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Manny Tuba Goes to the Circus January 18 I 2:00 pm Pre-concert Activities I 1:00 pm

Mr. Mark

Julian Pellicano, conductor Mr. Mark, host Manny Tuba, WSO mascot

The musical magic of the circus Manny Tuba loves music, but also loves the circus! Led by ringmaster and popular children’s entertainer, Mr. Mark, Manny Tuba discovers the skills and thrills that clowns, jugglers and animals bring to circus life. It’s a wild, funny and very musical journey of discovery for our brassy mascot.

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Phantoms of the Orchestra October 26

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Winter Solstice: A Rocky Mountain Fairy Tale November 30

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Manny Tuba Goes to the Circus January 18

Jack and the Beanstalk March 29

Carnival of the Animals May 10

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Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 – Beyond the Score® January 23, 24 I 7:30 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Madeline Hildebrand, piano Arne MacPherson, actor

Reid Harrison, actor Donna Fletcher, actor Matthew Fletcher, actor

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Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony – Fate knocking at the door For the past three seasons our Beyond the Score® presentations have been so successful, we had to bring back another! Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is classical music’s signature!

Again in an acclaimed multi-media presentation created by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, we’ll have actors and live theatre bringing the origins of Beethoven’s masterpiece to life, followed by a complete performance of the work. Beethoven, up close and personal as you’ve never experienced before!

Beyond the Score® is a production of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Gerard McBurney, creative director, Beyond the Score.

Martha Gilmer, executive producer, Beyond the Score. Photo: Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Todd Rosenberg

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Emily Bear: Girl with a Gift November 29

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Charles Chaplin: The Circus – Film with Orchestra April 25

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Arditti January 31 I 8:00 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Arditti Quartet Mason Bates: The B-Sides Wolfgang Rihm: Concerto Dithyrambe for string quartet and orchestra Brian Eno: Music from Apollo Georg Freidrich Haas: Traum in der Sommers Nacht

Renowned string quartet in a stunning concerto The Arditti Quartet enjoys a world-wide reputation for their spirited and technically refined interpretations of contemporary and earlier 20th century music. Wolfgang Rihm’s Dithyrambe is a super-energized display for everyone. Mason Bates’s score is a colourful and puckish piece from a composer with a cheerful disregard for stylistic boundaries. Georg Freidrich Haas is one of the most talked-about composers of our time.

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Aziz Conducts Brahms October 10-11

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Vikingur Plays Grieg: Nordic Festival Finale October 31 - November 1

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Taurins Conducts Messiah December 13

Arditti - January 31 or Giya Kancheli & John Luther Adams - February 6

Dvorˇák & Rachmaninoff February 27-28

Britten: War Requiem March 27-28

MASTERWORKS B John Luther Adams

Giya Kancheli & John Luther Adams February 6 I 8:00 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Canadian Mennonite University Chorus, Janet Brenneman & Rudy Schellenberg, co-directors Andrew Norman: Sacred Geometry Giya Kancheli: Dixi John Luther Adams: Become Ocean

The shimmering tones of Kancheli return Giya Kancheli’s music has been a highlight of our New Music Festivals. Dixi, for mixed chorus and orchestra has been described as “Carmina Burana as re-imagined by Arvo Pärt.” The hushed string pianissimos that emerge from the reverberation of the tumultuous percussion fortissimos and the soft choral lines are hallmarks of Kancheli’s evocative style. Called "one of the most original musical thinkers of the new century" (Alex Ross, The New Yorker), John Luther Adams is a composer whose life and work are deeply rooted in the natural world.

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Aziz Conducts Brahms October 10-11

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Vikingur Plays Grieg: Nordic Festival Finale October 31 - November 1

Taurins Conducts Messiah December 13

Arditti - January 31 or Giya Kancheli & John Luther Adams - February 6

Dvorˇák & Rachmaninoff February 27-28

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Romeo and Juliet

VALENTINE’S DAY

February 13, 14 I 8:00 pm Daniel Raiskin, conductor Anderson & Roe, piano duo Mendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mozart: Concerto in E-flat major for Two Pianos and Orchestra Anderson & Roe, piano duo Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Ravel: Bolero

Music for lovers on a special day

Anderson & Roe

Spend Valentine’s Day weekend with Ravel’s sultry Bolero, a loved one by your side, and music that will score a perfect 10 !

Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet contains the most memorable of all the big tunes that lovers are inspired by. And you won’t want to miss our fabulous young soloists working their two-piano magic in Mozart’s glorious Double Piano Concerto. A beautiful program for people who believe in love on a special day!

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Dvorˇák: New World September 26-27

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Sigrun Plays Sibelius: Nordic Festival Opener October 24-25

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Schwarz & Copland Third November 14-15

Mozart & Haydn with Jeanne Lamon January 16-17

Romeo and Juliet February 13-14

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Nobu Plays Beethoven’s Emperor May 8-9

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Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel February 20, 21 I 8:00 pm February 22 I 2:00 pm Michael Krajewski, conductor AJ Swearingen, vocalist Jonathan Beedle, vocalist

Simon & Garfunkel hits you know and love

AJ Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle

AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle have been performing this remarkable tribute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel with orchestras for more than a decade. AJ’s warm baritone and Jonathan’s soaring tenor combine flawlessly with the honeyed tones of the full WSO to capture the magic of Simon & Garfunkel’s sound of the early years in Greenwich Village. Songs include: Sounds of Silence, Bridge over Troubled Water and many more.

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A Tribute to Elvis October 17- 19

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Reimagining Randy Bachman’s Hollywood: Broadway Symphonic Overdrive The Epics December 5-7 January 9-11 November 7- 9

Sounds of Simon Singin’ in the Rain - The Rat Pack Is Back! & Garfunkel Film with Orchestra April 10-12 February 20-22 March 13 -15

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Dvorˇák & Rachmaninoff February 27, 28 I 8:00 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Nikki Chooi, violin Vincent Ho: (World premiere) Dvorˇák: Violin Concerto in A minor Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3

Sun-filled violin concerto and sweeping Romantic symphony

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Czech composer Antonin Dvorˇák’s music is known for its wealth of melody – a seemingly inexhaustible fund for which the lovely Violin Concerto is pure testament.

Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony displays no less a gift from this beloved composer. It’s full of alluring, heartfelt music that shows his symphonic gifts to be as inspired as his famous works for piano. All will be on display at this first WSO performance with Canadian violinist Nikki Chooi.

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Vikingur Plays Grieg: Nordic Festival Finale October 31 - November 1

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Arditti - January 31 or Giya Kancheli & John Luther Adams - February 6

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Britten: War Requiem March 27-28

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Singin’ in the Rain Film with Orchestra March 13, 14 I 8:00 pm March 15 I 2:00 pm Patricia Ward Kelly, special guest host!

Julian Pellicano, conductor

The greatest movie musical of all… like you’ve never heard it before The American Film Institute called Singin’ in the Rain the greatest movie musical of all time.

See and hear it in a whole new way with live orchestral accompaniment as the WSO plays the original MGM music to the award-winning on-screen performances by Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds.

To make your experience especially memorable… you will meet biographer and film historian Patricia Ward Kelly, who will take you behind-the -scenes after the movie with an intimate story of her late husband Gene Kelly and his perspective on the innovative work for which he wished to be remembered. Everyone should experience Singin’ in the Rain. Here’s the definitive way to do it!

Patricia Ward Kelly

Gene Kelly

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Britten: War Requiem March 27, 28 I 8:00 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Joni Henson, soprano Steven Tharp, tenor Phillip Addis, baritone Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, Yuri Klaz, director Mennonite Festival Chorus, Rudy Schellenberg & Janet Brenneman, co-directors Boys’ Choir Benjamin Britten: War Requiem

Britten’s choral masterpiece - an epic event!

Using massive forces of musicians and singers, English composer Benjamin Britten had a message when he composed his War Requiem in 1961: “My subject is War, and the Pity of War. The Poetry is in the Pity…All a poet can do today is warn,” the title page shows in poet Wilfred Owens’s words, on which the work is portrayed. Owens was killed during the last days of World War I. Britten’s War Requiem is among the most powerfully eloquent testaments to Owens’s universal message of peace.

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Britten: War Requiem March 27-28

GREAT-WEST LIFE CONCERTS FOR KIDS

Jack and the Beanstalk March 29 I 2:00 pm Pre-concert Activities I 1:00 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor Dandi Productions

Jack’s story told in gigantic puppetry and music This concert-story, based on Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhyme, features a cast of four actors, outrageous puppets and a stunning 60-foot beanstalk, which rises from the stage to the ceiling in a matter of seconds. There's also a cow, a giant and an ambitious boy with a pocket full of beans. But in Dahl's telling of the tale, getting rich depends on getting past that giant's highly developed sense of smell. A wildly entertaining story with plenty of unexpected twists!

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Winter Solstice: A Rocky Mountain Fairy Tale November 30

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The Rat Pack Is Back!

April 10, 11 I 8:00 pm April 12 I 2:00 pm Lon Bronson, conductor Frank: Brian Duprey Sammy: Kenny Jones Dean: Drew Anthony

Still cool, hip and funny…The Rat Pack defined Las Vegas What happens in Vegas all started with The Rat Pack. This spirited show recreates the times when a swingin’, ring-a-ding group known as “The Rat Pack” was creating hipster legend with a free-wheeling nightclub act starring Vegas’s favourite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin. Uncanny vocal recreations, unbridled humour, and a hot WSO will send you back to the coolest time in history. Hits include That’s Amore, My Way, Mr. Bojangles and many more.

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Reimagining Randy Bachman’s Hollywood: Broadway Symphonic Overdrive The Epics December 5-7 January 9-11 November 7- 9

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Sounds of Simon Singin’ in the Rain - The Rat Pack Is Back! & Garfunkel Film with Orchestra April 10-12 February 20-22 March 13 -15

Ballroom with a Twist May 22- 24

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Charles Chaplin: The Circus – Film with Orchestra April 25 I 7:30 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor

Chaplin’s first Academy Award-winning movie - with live orchestra The Circus won Charles Chaplin his first Academy Award in 1929 for 'Versatility and genius in writing, acting, directing and producing'. Engaged as a clown by a travelling circus, Charlie falls in love with the ill-treated daughter of The Circus proprietor, but meets a rival in the handsome new tight-rope walker.

Memorable moments abound heightened by Chaplin’s own musical score that will be performed live by the WSO. As an added bonus, we’ll see and hear Kid Auto Races at Venice – Chaplin’s first appearance as the “Little Tramp” marking its 100th anniversary with an allnew musical score.

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Nobu Plays Beethoven’s Emperor May 8, 9 I 8:00 pm Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

Fabulously gifted pianist returns with Beethoven masterwork Blind since birth, Nobuyuki Tsujii’s star has had a meteoric rise since he won first prize at the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. “You feel God’s presence in the room when he played” the late Van Cliburn himself enthused. Our cheering audience agreed when Nobu made his WSO debut in 2013 so we couldn’t wait to invite him back for Beethoven’s magnificent “Emperor” Concerto.

We close with Shostakovich’s most acclaimed work, his epic Fifth Symphony.

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Sigrun Plays Sibelius: Nordic Festival Opener October 24-25

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Schwarz & Copland Third November 14-15

Mozart & Haydn with Jeanne Lamon January 16-17

Romeo and Juliet February 13-14

Nobu Plays Beethoven’s Emperor May 8-9

GREAT-WEST LIFE CONCERTS FOR KIDS

Carnival of the Animals May 10 I 2:00 pm Pre-concert Activities I 1:00 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor L’Arsenal à musique

Musical menagerie of pure fun!

Enter the marvelous universe of the Carnival of the Animals and discover a fantastical work by composer Camille Saint-Saëns. In this fabulous musical journey, Octave and Mandoline will guide you through a magical universe where lions, kangaroos, turtles and many more animals come to life through remarkable marionettes that will surprise and captivate. An odyssey of sound that celebrates entertainment and joy, this production introduces young audiences to a classic composition.

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May 22, 23 I 8:00 pm May 24 I 2:00 pm Julian Pellicano, conductor Dancing with the Stars pros So You Think You Can Dance finalists American Idol finalists

Sizzling dance with performers from the shows Take your love for live talent-based TV shows to the next level at our show, with 16 dancers/singers, all from these hit shows! Watching them on TV is one thing. But seeing them in the flesh is a whole other ballgame. Ballroom with a Twist brings a frenzy of sizzling dance-moves spanning the Samba, Waltz, Foxtrot and more. American Idol finalists will also be here with powerhouse hit songs like I Got Rhythm, You Can’t Stop the Beat and more.

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Sounds of Simon Singin’ in the Rain - The Rat Pack Is Back! & Garfunkel Film with Orchestra April 10-12 February 20-22 March 13 -15

Ballroom with a Twist May 22- 24

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• Introduction by the conductor • Hear conductor comments to the orchestra in an open rehearsal • Enjoy a complete performance • Participate in a question and answer session

...All in one hour!

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Dvorˇák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” Friday, September 26 I 10:30 am Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor

Grieg: Piano Concerto

in A minor Friday, October 31 I 10:30 am Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Vikingur Olafsson, piano

Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Ravel: Bolero Friday, February 13 I 10:30 am Daniel Raiskin, conductor

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 Friday, May 8 I 10:30 am Dan Scholz Credit: Nardella Photography Inc.

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor

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Pantages 100 th Birthday Party June 29, 2014 I 7:30 pm Pantages Playhouse Theatre Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Special guest hosts and soloists

Nostalgia galore as we celebrate Pantages Playhouse It’s almost unimaginable to think of the variety of acts that passes through our beloved Pantages Playhouse over the past 100 years! In a warm program of music reflecting the golden era of the Pantages, we’ll pay tribute to the theatre itself, vaudeville, Gilbert & Sullivan, comedy, symphony and much more in a show that’s both high on nostalgia and sheer entertainment!

Tickets available at the WSO box office.

Virtuosi Concerts: My Favourite Key December 6 I 8:00 pm December 7 I 3:00 pm Kyung Kim, piano Michael Kim, piano Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players Winnipeg audience favourites Kyung and Michael Kim return to the Virtuosi Stage with the WSO Chamber Players in an exhilarating program of timeless masterpieces. Complete with enlightening commentary, this concert will be a fascinating musical journey through the emotional landscapes that are brought to life by a composer’s choice of key. Concerto, chamber, and solo works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Liszt will be performed, with Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet, and Chopin’s stirring “Heroic” polonaise being among the featured works.

Tickets available at the WSO box office or call the Virtuosi box office at 204-786-9000.

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Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, University of Winnipeg

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Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir: Brahms – Ein deutsches Requiem March 1, 2015 I 3:00 pm St. Boniface Cathedral Yuri Klaz, conductor Tracy Dahl, soprano Victor Engbrecht, baritone The Phil is delighted to once again partner with members of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra to perform Brahms’ beloved Ein deutsches Requiem with soprano Tracy Dahl and baritone Victor Engbrecht. The program, which includes Fauré’s Messe basse and Verdi’s Stabat Mater from Quattro Pezzi Sacri, will be performed in the splendid beauty of Manitoba’s historic St. Boniface Cathedral.

Tickets available at 204-896-PHIL (7445), www.thephil.ca or at McNally Robinson.

WSO season ticket holders receive the added benefit of a special subscription rate for the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir's 2014-15 season. Just mention you are a WSO subscriber when you call the Phil's Box Office at 204-896-7445.

From the Steppes to the Prairies: Celebrating 125 Years of Ukrainians in Canada May 14, 2015 I 7:30 pm Centennial Concert Hall

Julian Pellicano, conductor Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble

Winnipeg’s own Ukrainian jewel For 125 years, Ukrainians have woven themselves into the very fabric of Canadian society. For 50 years Rusalka has showcased their heritage, capturing the imagination of audiences throughout the world. This new show in partnership with the WSO honours both anniversaries in a full production - a story of Ukrainians in Canada that will enchant audiences with the experience that is…Rusalka!

Tickets available at the WSO box office.

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FESTIVALS

Nordic Festival:

October 24 – November 1 Oct 24 & 25 I 8:00 pm: Centennial Concert Hall: WSO Masterworks (page 7)1 Oct 26 I 3:00 pm: Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Avenue Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir 2, Yuri Klaz, director.

Oct 27 I 7:30 pm: Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue 4 University of Manitoba Orchestra, Julian Pellicano, conductor Oct 28 I 7:30 pm: McNally Robinson Booksellers | Nordic Music Roundtable with Alexander Mickelthwate and James Manishen (free event) Oct 29 I 8:00 pm: Winnipeg Art Gallery | Winnipeg Chamber Music Society1 Oct 30 I 7:00 pm: Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Street | The Hunt (Jagten). Selected as the Danish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards.3 Oct 31 & Nov 1 I 8:00 pm: Centennial Concert Hall: WSO Masterworks (page 9)1 1 2

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Tickets available at the WSO box office.

Tickets available at the Philharmonic box office 204-896-7445, www.thephil.ca or at McNally Robinson.

Cinematheque Regular Admission.

Tickets available at the door.

Festival Passes available at WSO box office starting at $125.00. Details at www.wso.ca.

Winnipeg Organ Festival: Closing concert July 9, 2015 I 8:00 pm Westminster United Church

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor 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.

Details at www.winnipegorganfestival.ca.

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Vikingur Plays Grieg: Nordic Festival Finale

Viking~Icelandic Cuisine

Saturday, November 1, 2014

The opening notes of Grieg’s Piano Concerto introduce a romantic musical journey that has placed this work among the most beloved of all. Exciting young Icelander Vikingur Olafsson will reveal its treasures as we close our week-long Nordic Festival.

Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive

Holiday~Overdrive “An Elevated State of Christmas Fare”

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Randy’s Bachman guides audiences through a veritable soundtrack of the last 35 years of popular music backed by the grand, sweeping notes of a symphony orchestra. This concert features a catalogue of his hits, such as Let it Ride, These Eyes, American Woman and more.

Romeo and Juliet

Russian Cuisine Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Valentine’s Day weekend! Ravel’s sultry Bolero and a loved one with you to bond with music that scores a perfect 10! Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet contains the most memorable of all the big tunes that lovers are inspired by.

Singin’ in the Rain - Film with Orchestra

American Cuisine “The Roaring Twenties”

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Meet biographer and film historian Patricia Ward Kelly, wife of late husband Gene Kelly, when you attend this special Dinner & A Symphony! See and hear Singin’ in the Rain in a whole new way with live orchestral accompaniment.

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Dvorˇák: New World September 26 -27 PAGE 4

Sigrun Plays Sibelius: Nordic Festival Opener October 24 - 25 PAGE 7

Schwarz & Copland Third November 14-15 PAGE 11

Mozart & Haydn with Jeanne Lamon January 16 -17 PAGE 19

Romeo and Juliet February 13 -14 PAGE 24

Nobu Plays Beethoven’s Emperor May 8-9 PAGE 32

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The King - A Tribute to Elvis October 17-19 PAGE 6

Reimagining Broadway November 7-9 PAGE 10

Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive December 5-7 PAGE 14

Hollywood: The Epics January 9-11 PAGE 18

Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel February 20-22 PAGE 25

Singin’ in the Rain - Film with Orchestra March 13-15 PAGE 27

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Air Canada Pops season ticket holders can enjoy A Prairie Christmas Celebration on December 14, for only $25 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under.

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POPS CLASSICS SERIES Relive the golden and classic age of music from great artists, movies and Broadway shows you know and love, enhanced by the fabulous WSO.

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Emily Bear: Girl with a Gift

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Phantoms of the Orchestra October 26 PAGE 8

Winter Solstice: A Rocky Mountain Fairy Tale November 30 PAGE 13

Manny Tuba Goes to the Circus January 18 PAGE 20

Jack and the Beanstalk March 29 PAGE 29

Carnival of the Animals May 10 PAGE 33

Pre-concert activities Children can participate in musical activities such as crafts, rhythm ensembles and round-singing. They can visit the Conducting Station where they get the chance to conduct a group of musicians or visit the Instrument Petting Zoo to touch and play the orchestral instruments.

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Why Donate to the WSO? Did you know ticket sales reflect 44% of the actual costs to presenting our season, making personal contributions and volunteer time essential to the WSO’s survival?

A tax-deductable donation enables us to continue bringing world-class, live symphonic music to our community. You own the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra! Please continue to play your part by making a donation today.

Interest and Other 3%

Grants 28% WSO Supporters 23%

The WSO depends on corporate support to help ensure musical enrichment within our community. The WSO offers a season of inspiration and exhilaration, and we invite you to experience the benefits of becoming a corporate partner.

Tickets and Fees 44%

Endowment Fund 2%

Become a member and enjoy many privileges including networking, exclusive events and receptions, reserved parking, exclusive access to the Red Room and the opportunity to meet with guest artists and WSO musicians.

Charitable tax registration no. 105260673RR0001

PLAY YOUR PART

Become a member and enjoy the special benefits of becoming a Friend. Contributions from Friends help the WSO continue to provide world-class artistic programs each season.

Gifts to the orchestra can be made via cash, cheque, credit card or by using our convenient Installment Plan.

To donate, visit our website at www.wso.ca or call 204-949-3973

The WSO’s Endowment Fund ensures long-term financial sustainability and growth for the orchestra. Revenue from the endowment helps to sustain the overall financial health of the WSO over the long term.

The WSO is deeply grateful to our patrons at all levels of giving.

By making a charitable gift as part of an overall estate plan you help ensure the WSO will play on for generations to come.

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A Program of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Changing our World through Music: Play Your Part The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and its partners in the educational and philanthropic community are excited to be part of an innovative program called Sistema Winnipeg that seeks to affect social change through the pursuit of musical excellence.

The mission of Sistema Winnipeg is to promote the collective practice of music through symphony orchestras in order to help children and young people achieve their full potential and create social change in their community.

It is an inclusive after-school orchestra program that focuses on children with the fewest resources and greatest need, and is delivered at no cost to participants. Inspired by the successful El Sistema model originating in Venezuela more than 35 years ago, Sistema Winnipeg is in its fourth year with 120 students in Grades 1- 6.

In many ways, the orchestra is a reflection of a thriving community. The orchestra focuses on working together, being responsible to others, commitment, mentorship, personal and group responsibility, and more. It can offer students a sense of identity and ownership, as well as a creative outlet.

“Sistema has changed my life.

I’ve been getting better on my instrument and I feel like I have a place to belong.”

- Viola student in Sistema Winnipeg

Sistema Winnipeg is based on these guiding principles: • Social

Change

• Inclusion

& Accessibility

• Artistic

Excellence

• Teamwork

& Community Building

• Intensity

Your Gift Makes a Difference!

With your support, the WSO will continue to enrich our city and community with world-class symphonic music and innovative programs.

You can give a tax-deductible donation to Sistema Winnipeg by visiting www.wso.ca.

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Development

Season Ticket Rewards

Alexander Mickelthwate Credit: Nardella Photography Inc.

Front of the Line Priority Seating and Additional Savings on Extra Tickets Get additional tickets to WSO concerts before the general public at a 20% discount (off regular individual concert ticket prices).

WSO Online: Receive special online ticket offers for season ticket holders only.

Extended Payment Plan : You can now pay in 6 convenient monthly installments.

FREE Ticket Exchanges! Can’t make a performance? The WSO waives the $5.00 per ticket fee for season ticket holders.

If you cannot use or exchange your tickets, you can donate your tickets at least 48 hours prior to your concert for re-sale and obtain a charitable tax receipt. A box office representative needs to receive the original tickets to issue a tax receipt.

With the growing number of sold-out concerts, season tickets are the only way to guarantee your seats and save up to 45% OFF the single ticket price!

No Charge for Lost or Forgotten Tickets Handicapped parking costs $15.00 per concert in the Centennial Concert Hall parkade. Reservations for parking should be made at the time of ticket purchase.

Present handicapped parking permit no. at time of order. Season ticket holders are given first priority and all requests are processed on a first-paid first-served basis. There is very limited availability of reserved Concert Hall parking and therefore we may not be able to accommodate all requests. *Pre-paid parking in the Centennial Concert Hall Parkade may be exchanged for alternate concerts, refunded or converted into a tax receipt. Reservations and any cancellations must be made by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday of the concert weekend.

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TICKET DETAILS All orders are processed in sequence according to the date the payment is received and must be accompanied by payment for processing. For best available seats, order as early as possible. Due to popularity, some series, concerts and/or sections may have limited seating. There are no refunds on individual concerts within a series or on additional tickets purchased. Youth tickets must be accompanied by an adult subscription.

EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN You can now pay in 6 convenient monthly installments. A one-time order fee of $9.00 for post-dated cheque payments will be added to your total. No fee is applied for credit card payments.

This offer is not available online.

TICKET EXCHANGES! Can’t make a performance? Simply call the WSO box office at 204-949-3999 by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the concert or 5:00 p.m. on Saturday for Sunday concerts. The WSO will waive the $5.00 per ticket fee for season ticket holders.

TICKET TAXES & FEES All tickets subject to GST, $5.00 per ticket processing charge (only $2.50 per ticket for season tickets) and a $2.00 restoration fee (applied by the Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation) per concert per ticket and must be added to all listed prices.

IMPORTANT DATES A number of our concerts sell out quickly.

Be sure to purchase your tickets early!

June 19 - Renewal deadline to save your seats and season ticket package June 20 - Seats are released for sale to new season ticket holders Late August - Season tickets are mailed out IMPORTANT TIPS When placing your season ticket order remember to: • Tell us if you have a seat preference.

• Tell us if you need wheelchair accessible seating or parking.

• Include with your order the full names and phone numbers of the friends with whom you would like to sit.

• You can pre-pay your parking (accessible or Maestro Circle).

Five easy steps: 1: Pick a concert series you can’t wait to hear.

2: Call the WSO Box Office: 204-949-3999 and one of our Patron Service Representatives will be happy to assist you.

3: Or go to our new interactive website at www.wso.ca to buy your tickets online – quick & easy.

4: Look forward to receiving your tickets in the mail in late August.

5: Sit back and enjoy the concert!

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WSO Sponsors, Funders and Acknowledgements The WSO proudly acknowledges the ongoing support of the following sponsors, media and funders: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

IN MEMORY OF PETER D. CURRY

MICHAEL NESBITT

POPS SERIES

MASTERWORKS A SERIES

CONCERTS FOR KIDS SERIES

SOUNDCHECK PROGRAM

INDIVIDUAL CONCERTS

POWER SMART HOLIDAY TOUR

CANADA DAY AT THE FORKS

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY Women’s Committee of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

FUNDERS

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Centennial Concert Hall Seating & Parking Seating Chart for:

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For CONCERTS FOR KIDS and the MATINEE SERIES there is no price difference between seating sections.

Second balcony will be closed for all concerts unless otherwise noted.

Please be advised that line of sight issues exist for some balcony and orchestra level seats.

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WSO Season at-a-Glance PANTAGES 100 TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Sunday, June 29 | 7:30 pm DVORˇÁK: SYMPHONY NO. 9 FROM THE NEW WORLD Friday, September 26 | 10:30 am DVORˇÁK: NEW WORLD Friday, September 26 | 8:00 pm Saturday, September 27 | 8:00 pm AZIZ CONDUCTS BRAHMS Friday, October 10 | 8:00 pm Saturday, October 11 | 8:00 pm THE KING - A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS Friday, October 17 | 8:00 pm Saturday, October 18 | 8:00 pm Sunday, October 19 | 2:00 pm SIGRUN PLAYS SIBELIUS: NORDIC FESTIVAL OPENER Friday, October 24 | 8:00 pm Saturday, October 25 | 8:00 pm PHANTOMS OF THE ORCHESTRA Sunday, October 26 | 2:00 pm GRIEG: PIANO CONCERTO Friday, October 31 | 10:30 am

WSO Administration Office: Richardson Building Suite 1650 – One Lombard Place Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X3

WINTER SOLSTICE: A ROCKY MOUNTAIN FAIRY TALE Sunday, November 30 | 2:00 pm RANDY BACHMAN’S SYMPHONIC OVERDRIVE Friday, December 5 | 8:00 pm Saturday, December 6 | 8:00 pm Sunday, December 7 | 2:00 pm MESSIAH SING-ALONG Friday, December 12 | 7:30 pm TAURINS CONDUCTS MESSIAH Saturday, December 13 | 8:00 pm A PRAIRIE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Sunday, December 14 | 2:00 pm HOLLYWOOD: THE EPICS: FROM ‘GONE WITH THE WIND’ TO ‘TITANIC’ Friday, January 9 | 8:00 pm Saturday, January 10 | 8:00 pm Sunday, January 11 | 2:00 pm MOZART & HAYDN WITH JEANNE LAMON Friday, January 16 | 8:00 pm Saturday, January 17 | 8:00 pm MANNY TUBA GOES TO THE CIRCUS Sunday, January 18 | 2:00 pm BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. 5

WSO Box Office: Centennial Concert Hall 555 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1C3

SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL Friday, February 20 | 8:00 pm Saturday, February 21 | 8:00 pm Sunday, February 22 | 2:00 pm DVORˇÁK & RACHMANINOFF Friday, February 27 | 8:00 pm Saturday, February 28 | 8:00 pm WINNIPEG PHILHARMONIC SPECIAL Sunday, March 1 | 3:00 pm

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN - FILM WITH ORCHESTRA Friday, March 13 | 8:00 pm Saturday, March 14 | 8:00 pm Sunday, March 15 | 2:00 pm BRITTEN: WAR REQUIEM Friday, March 27 | 8:00 pm Saturday, March 28 | 8:00 pm JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Sunday, March 29 | 2:00 pm THE RAT PACK IS BACK! Friday, April 10 | 8:00 pm Saturday, April 11 | 8:00 pm Sunday, April 12 | 2:00 pm CHARLES CHAPLIN: THE CIRCUS Saturday, April 25 | 7:30 pm SHOSTAKOVICH: SYMPHONY NO. 5 Friday, May 8 | 10:30 am

VIKINGUR PLAYS GRIEG: NORDIC FESTIVAL FINALE Friday, October 31 | 8:00 pm Saturday, November 1 | 8:00 pm

Friday, January 23 | 7:30 pm Saturday, January 24 | 7:30 pm

NOBU PLAYS BEETHOVEN'S EMPEROR Friday, May 8 | 8:00 pm Saturday, May 9 | 8:00 pm

REIMAGINING BROADWAY Friday, November 7 | 8:00 pm Saturday, November 8 | 8:00 pm Sunday, November 9 | 2:00 pm

ARDITTI Saturday, January 31 | 8:00 pm

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, May 10 | 2:00 pm

GIYA KANCHELI & JOHN LUTHER ADAMS Friday, February 6 | 8:00 pm

RUSALKA SPECIAL! Thursday, May 14 | 7:30 pm

TCHAIKOVSKY: ROMEO AND JULIET & RAVEL: BOLERO Friday, February 13 | 10:30 am

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Friday, May 22 | 8:00 pm Saturday, May 23 | 8:00 pm Sunday, May 24 | 2:00 pm

SCHWARZ & COPLAND THIRD Friday, November 14 | 8:00 pm Saturday, November 15 | 8:00 pm EMILY BEAR: GIRL WITH A GIFT Saturday, November 29 | 7:30 pm

- BEYOND THE SCORE©

ROMEO AND JULIET Friday, February 13 | 8:00 pm Saturday, February 14 | 8:00 pm

WINNIPEG ORGAN FESTIVAL Thursday, July 9 | 8:00 pm

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