The classics never age...
Conductor, Victor Sawa • Saturdays 8pm • Conexus Arts Centre
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OPENING NIGHT GALA!
September 17, 2011
Jan Lisiecki, piano
McLellan, Matthew: Overture New Work, RSO Commission
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2
Brahms: Symphony No. 1
Welcome to the opening night of the RSO’s 103rd season! 15-year-old piano prodigy, Jan Lisiecki, has been praised as an “extraordinary talent” and an “absolute sensation”. He’s already performed at Carnegie Hall and with artists such as Yefim Bronfman and Yo-Yo Ma among others. Maestro Sawa has programmed an evening of classical hits along with a new work from Regina composer Matthew McLellan to open the new season. All proceeds from this event will go to the RSO Education and Outreach Fund.
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HAPPY 220th, LISZT!
October 22, 2011
Helen Kashap, piano
Bartok: Dance Suite
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2
Kodály: Háry János Suite
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
In celebration, the RSO will perform Hungarian music in honor of his 200th birthday. Saskatchewan-born Helen Kashap is proud to take the stage for her professional orchestral debut playing Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
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ODE TO LUDWIG
November 26, 2011
Beethoven: Fidelio Overture
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica
Everyone loves Beethoven and that’s why Maestro Sawa has programmed this all-Beethoven concert. Prepare for the RSO to shine as they perform three of Beethoven’s most popular works
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SAX & VIOLINS
January 28, 2012
Allen Harrington, alto saxophone
Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin
Ibert: Concertino da camera
Milhaud: Scaramouche
Respighi: Brazilian Impressions
Ravel: Rhapsodie espagnole
Falla: El Amor brujo “Ritual Fire Dance”
Hot Hot Hot! We’ve invited Saskatchewan-born saxophone soloist Allen Harrington to perform two great pieces for saxophone and orchestra. The strings and saxophone will heat up this cold January night with music from warmer climates.
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LOVE FROM THE NEW WORLD
February 11, 2012
Marie-Noelle Berthelet, flute
Gougeon, Denis: Le Jardin mystérieux
Libermann: Concerto for Flute & Orchestra
Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
RSO Principal Flute Marie-Noelle Berthelet will warm your heart in this pre-Valentine’s Day concert. Dvorák’s famous 9th Symphony will end this enchanted evening of romance and love from the new world
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ALPINE MASTERPIECES
March 10, 2012
Peter Groom, baritone
South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra
Wagner: Rienzi: Overture
Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a wayfarer)
Bruckner: Symphony No. 6
It will be a magnificent view for the audience as our musicians hike the challenging trek to the top of these big and beautiful works. Peter Groom, who previously sang with the RSO, is pleased to return to perform one of his favourite Mahler masterpieces.
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SPRING IS IN THE AIR
April 14, 20112
Natasha Korsakova, violin
Robert Fleming: Ballet Introduction
Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21
Debussy: Printemps
Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien, Op. 45
Strauss, Johann Jr: Voices of Spring
This light and airy concert will sweep you away on this spring evening. Joining the RSO is guest artist Natasha Korsakova, a young violin virtuoso who is an actual descent of composer Rimsky-Korsakov, and who fascinates audiences all over the world.
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BIG FINALE
May 5, 2012
Emilia Boteva, mezzo soprano
Halcyon Choir, women’s chorus
Juventus Choir, children’s chorus
Mahler: Symphony No. 3
Continuing in tradition, the season will close with a colossal event and the huge sound of Mahler’s 3rd Symphony. Maestro Sawa has invited back Emilia Boteva whose incredible voice wowed us a couple of seasons ago. Joining together the symphony and chorus, this is sure to be a concert you won’t want to miss!
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