Sunday Showcase: Celebrate the marriage between the music of medieval magic and folk-art celebration in European Inspirations
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$29 tickets to four different ESO performances this January - Purchase online now until January 8
Late Night Beethoven
Friday, January 8 at 9:30 pm
An interactive concert event featuring Beethoven's 2nd Symphony and 2nd Piano Concerto, with Bill Eddins on piano, conducting, and in conversation. Stick around after the concert for live jazz and cocktails in the lobby.
Thank you to our Late Night Sponsor: Lexus of Edmonton
Violinissimo!
Thursday, January 14 at 8:00 pm
Concertmaster Martin Riseley returns to perform a selection of his favourite "party pieces", from a playful Tchaikovsky waltz to a quiet lyrical piece by Gershwin, will Bill Eddins conducting.
Thank you to our series sponsor: Bill & Mary Jo Robbins
Thank you to our media sponsor: Global TV
European Inspirations
Sunday, January 17 at 2:00 pm
In this marriage between the music of medieval magic and folk-art celebration, this performance features young promising pianist, Daniel Fung performing a dazzling work by Liszt, plus selections from Falla's comic ballet The Three-Cornered Hat and Dvořák's Carnival Overture.
Thank you to our media sponsors: CKUA Radio Network, Edmonton's Child
Schubert's Unfinished Symphony
Wednesday, January 27 at 7:30 pm
Conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni presents an inspiring concert program of Schubert and Rameau. Canadian soprano Simone Osborne joins the orchestra for a celebratory motet by Mozart and a beloved cantata by Bach, and the ESO’s own Robin Doyon is also featured as guest soloist.
Thank you to our season media sponsor: Edmonton Journal
$29 tickets (service charges apply) are available for online purchase only at www.edmontonsymphony.com from January 4 – 8, 2010.
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A Lightly Classical Christmas
Thursday, December 17th – 8:00 pm
*SOLD OUT*
Edmonton, AB … All will be calm and all will be bright in an evening devoted to the beloved classical and traditional music of the season. The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO), along with Canadian baritone Nathan Berg, Richard Eaton Singers (RES), and guest conductor Steven Reineke, bring rich holiday sentiment and memory to the Francis Winspear Centre for Music with exquisite orchestral arrangements and grand choral masterpieces.
A truly vibrant and unique composition of carols, Christopher Rouse’s Karolju evokes familiar moods of Christmas but with a contemporary twist. In this uplifting piece, Richard Eaton Singers, comprising of 125 voices, will sing in Latin, Swedish, French, Spanish, Russian, Czech, German, and Italian, matching the sound of the language to the style of the carol.
Lending his “first-class voice” (The Boston Globe), one of the most in-demand bass-baritones of his generation Nathan Berg will enchant the audience with his internationally acclaimed musicality and artistry. Performing traditional favourites including Silent Night, Handel’s The Trumpet Shall Sound (from Messiah), and Niles’ I Wonder As I Wander, Mr. Berg will also join forces with RES for Vaughan Williams’ brilliantly melodious Fantasia on Christmas Carols and a stirring rendition of O Holy Night.
This concert is SOLD OUT. Ticket prices range from $20 – $69 (agency fees apply), and are available through the Winspear Centre Box Office. Call (780) 428-1414, toll-free 1-800-563-5081, or purchase online at www.edmontonsymphony.com.
The ESO will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Edmonton Food Bank at concerts throughout the month of December.
The next performance of the Robbins Lighter Classics series takes place on January 14th, 2010. Martin Riseley returns in the New Year to perform a dazzling array of his favourite “party pieces” with the ESO in Violinissimo!
Thank you to our series sponsor Bill and Mary Jo Robbins, our series media sponsor Global Television, and our season media sponsor the Edmonton Journal.
Sponsorship inquiries can be directed to Marc Carnes, Director of Development, at (780) 401-2518.
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, marking its 58th season in 2009-2010, has taken its place as one of Canada's foremost orchestral ensemble. Its current roster includes 56 musicians from Canada and around the world, performing a wide-ranging repertoire from the great classical masterworks to pops and children's concerts. The presence of the orchestra and its enrichment of the community's quality of life are key elements in the stature and profile of Edmonton on the national and international scene.
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Canadian Tenors Christmas Concert
One Night Only!
Monday, December 7th – 7:30 pm
*SOLD OUT*
Edmonton, AB … With the recent release of their Christmas album, The Perfect Gift, the Canadian Tenors return to the Francis Winspear Centre for Music for a spectacular holiday performance with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO). For one special night, Canada’s vocal sensations will showcase their irrefutable talent and awe-inspire a sold-out house with exceptionally beautiful harmonies.
In a performance led by ESO Resident Conductor Lucas Waldin, the Canadian Tenors, who consist of Remigio Pereira, Fraser Walters, Victor Micallef, and Clifton Murray, will celebrate the spirit of the season through the warmth and joy of their eclectic blend of classical and contemporary pop music. Breathtaking Christmas classics from their new album, including O Holy Night, What Child is This? and O Viens Emmanuel, plus select repertoire from their debut album will bring concertgoers to their feet with the power of their voices.
The Canadian Tenors’ self-titled debut album has gone gold in Canada and is being released around the world by Universal Music and its affiliates. The group has received rave reviews wherever they perform - from the Tel Aviv Opera house where they shared the stage with Andrea Bocelli, to Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Coliseum with David Foster and Friends, to Toronto’s Air Canada Centre where they headlined at One Night Live with Sting and Sheryl Crow.
The Canadian Tenors will be touring extensively in the United States until May 2010, and have been named the Canadian Ambassadors for Toronto’s 2015 Pam Am Games Bid. As our country’s leading talents, the foursome also performed the national anthem on the CFL’s biggest stage, that of the 97th Grey Cup on November 29th.
This special performance is SOLD OUT. Ticket prices for this performance range from $20 – $79 (agency fees apply). Tickets are available through the Winspear Centre Box Office at (780) 428-1414, toll-free 1-800-563-5081, or online at edmontonsymphony.com.
A Family Christmas Concert, the next special performance by the ESO, will take place on Saturday, December 19th. In this matinee performance, the magical animated film The Snowman will be projected above the stage as the orchestra performs the score live.
The ESO will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Edmonton Food Bank at concerts throughout the month of December.
Thank you to our performance sponsor ATB Investor Services and our season media sponsors CBC and the Edmonton Journal.
Sponsorship inquiries can be directed to Marc Carnes, Director of Development, at (780) 401-2518.
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, marking its 58th season in 2009-2010, has taken its place as one of Canada's foremost orchestral ensembles. Its current roster includes 56 musicians from Canada and around the world, performing a wide-ranging repertoire from the great classical masterworks to pops and children's concerts. The presence of the orchestra and its enrichment of the community's quality of life are key elements in the stature and profile of Edmonton on the national and international scene.
Edmonton, AB … The 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Edmonton Symphony Society (ESS) was held in The Studio yesterday afternoon at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. ESS Managing Director Annemarie Petrov and Chair of the Board of Directors Steven LePoole reviewed for the Society’s members, highlights of the Edmonton Symphony’s 2008/2009 fiscal year.
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) experienced a truly remarkable year, both financially and artistically. “While we were faced with many challenges posed by an uncertain economic environment, we have been able to overcome these challenges and for the sixth consecutive year, the ESO has operated within a balanced budget. We are very pleased to announce a surplus of $23,752” announced Annemarie Petrov.
The surplus can be attributed to not only the artistic quality and presence of the ESO made possible by its local audience, but also by those who believe strongly in the organization. “We are grateful to the 1,500 individuals, foundations, and companies who affirmed the importance of the ESO in the community, coming together to provide close to $2 million in annual funding.”
The 2008/2009 season had a number of memorable highlights. One of the great voices of our age, Renée Fleming made her long-awaited Edmonton debut, and The Masters flagship series was distinguished by appearances by percussionist Colin Currie and violinist James Ehnes. Anton Kuerti and James Campbell brought serenity and beauty to the Midweek Classics, while Mr. Sulu himself (aka George Takei), country artists George Canyon and Ian Tyson, and pop divas the Pointer Sisters thrilled audiences alike. Three sold-out performances of Cirque de la Symphonie amazed our Pops patrons with brilliant artistry. Subscription sales for the past year also saw a dramatic increase through a new 2-for-1 campaign, amounting to an added sense of vibrancy and energy within the Francis Winspear Centre for Music.
The ESO’s new Principal Trumpet, Robin Doyon, distinguished himself throughout his first season, and Megan Evans (horn) and Rob Aldridge (double bass) invigorated their respective sections during their initial seasons with the orchestra. At the end of the 2008/2009 season, the orchestra’s first two Laureate musicians were named, Principal Clarinet Chuck Hudelson and Principal Trumpet Alvin Lowrey, and Aaron Au (violin) and Susan Ekholm (viola) retired after performing with the ESO for 10 and 34 seasons, respectively.
The ESO is supported by the leadership of a seventeen member Board, who has shown utmost leadership and ongoing commitment to the organization. The dedication of Committee Chairs, including Phyllis Clark, Ron New, Jim Carter, Colin Eicher, and Maria David-Evans, further contributes to the ESO’s successes and accomplishments. Ms. Gillian Caldwell resigned from the Board of Directors in March 2009, and in April 2009, Ms. Edith Stacey was appointed. Ms. Esther Ondrack has resigned from the Board of Directors after six years of dedicated service, and in her stead, Reginald Milley, President and CEO of Edmonton Airports, was appointed.
The ESS is immensely grateful to the City of Edmonton through the Edmonton Arts Council, the Province of Alberta through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Federal Government through the Canada Council for the Arts for their ongoing funding its operations.
Financial statements of the Edmonton Symphony Society are available on the ESO website, or by clicking here.
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THE SEASON ON STAGE
Four leaders in the Edmonton arts scene join together to bring you an exceptional performance package
Four fabulous performances, one low price.
Edmonton, AB … Explore, Listen, Feel, Surrender. Four cornerstone arts organizations in Alberta, and leaders in the Edmonton arts scene, have come together to offer The Season on Stage. The Alberta Ballet, the Citadel Theatre, Edmonton Opera, and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra invite all dance, theatre, opera, and music lovers to experience the diversity of the performing and musical arts in Edmonton with a special, limited time, ticket package offer.
Choice performances included in this ticket package are: the Alberta Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet, the Citadel Theatre’s As You Like It, Edmonton Opera’s Pirates of Penzance, and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto.
Alberta Ballet presents
Romeo and Juliet
November 6 & 7, 2009
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Choreography: Jean Grand-Maître
Accompanied by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Alberta Ballet’s three-year Shakespeare Cycle opened with Kirk Peterson’s magnificent Othello and was followed by Christopher Wheeldon’s critically acclaimed triumph A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This season we conclude the cycle with an encore presentation of Grand-Maître’s intense and riveting Romeo and Juliet, set to one of the most brilliant scores ever written for ballet, by the great Sergei Prokofiev.
“Collaboration is at the heart of creating art. Along with our other partnerships this season, we are proud to be able to share in this great opportunity to allow our audiences to experience some of the best of what Edmonton’s arts community has to offer.”
– Darryl Lindenbach, Executive Director, Alberta Ballet
Edmonton Opera presents
Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert and Sullivan
February 6, 9, & 11, 2010
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Back by popular demand, Gilbert and Sullivan’s timeless classic returns to the stage for a delightful meander through the world of England’s most notorious, yet generous, pirates. As to be expected from Gilbert and Sullivan, this sunny delight in the midst of winter owes its hilarity to a series of misunderstandings, impossibly ludicrous rules, and the indomitable (if misguided) spirit of young love. The high-jinx, high silliness, and high notes on the high seas will be steered by Conductor/ Director team Peter Dala and Robert Herriot, who brought the laughs to Edmonton Opera audiences in recent productions of Daughter of the Regiment and H.M.S. Pinafore. Join us in February for our own version of a winter cruise, and don’t miss the adventure in this topsy-turvy world of fools!
“It’s a great package for people who want to try a little bit of everything – we have such wonderful art in this city and Edmontonians will really benefit from getting to try it all this season. Arts partnerships in Edmonton have always been a foundation of our business, and this is a wonderful new extension of collaborating.”
- Mary Phillips-Rickey, General Manager, Edmonton Opera
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra presents
Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto
March 26 & 27, 2010
Francis Winspear Center for Music
William Eddins, conductor
Manuel Barrueco, guitar
“A superior musician,” wrote the New York Times of Manuel Barrueco, a classical music guitarist who makes his ESO debut playing Vivaldi’s haunting Guitar Concerto. Barrueco will also demonstrate his world of talent, musicianship, and technical acuity performing Sierra’s Folias, based on Spanish dances of the 16th and 17th centuries. Bill Eddins and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra will complete the program with Respighi’s popular Ancient Airs and Dances and Petroushka, a ballet based on the Russian tale of a puppet brought to life.
“We feel this to be a terrific offer for patrons of the musical and performing arts, to have a full range experience of the high calibre artistic talent that resides in our city. Through the partnership of these four flagship arts groups, people can enjoy a taste of everything. And for newcomers, what a perfect way to experience it all.”
- Annemarie Petrov, Managing Director, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
The Citadel Theatre presents
As You Like It
April 17 – May 9, 2010
Maclab Theatre
By: William Shakespeare
Directed by: James MacDonald
What is a young noblewoman to do when she and her father are banished from their home on pain of death? Rosalind retreats to the Forest of Arden where nature and love are her happy salvations. Fearful of discovery, she disguises herself as a boy, only to fall madly in love with a handsome, lovesick gentleman, Orlando. A romantic comedy ahead of its time, Shakespeare’s As You Like It features delightful characters, mischievous encounters and deliciously witty repartee.
Featuring the participants of the 2010 Citadel/Banff Centre Professional Theatre Program.
“The Citadel has high regard for the work of our arts partners, Edmonton Opera, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and the Alberta Ballet, and we’re excited to be working together to offer Edmontonians a great mix of live performance opportunities this season.”
– Penny Ritco, Executive Director, Citadel Theatre
Only 100 ticket packages available! Packages can be purchased at TIX on the Square beginning September 8th, 2009. Four tickets, four performances, all for one low price of $170 (plus fees). Call 780-420-1757, toll-free 1-877-888-1757, or visit www.tixonthesquare.ca.
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