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2009/10
With a rich musical palette and an impressive line-up of exciting guest artists, our 49th season offers something for everyone … from inspiring masterworks, intriguing classical plus, enthralling pops, entertaining cabaret to delightful family concerts.Join us for all these Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra concerts, plus our special events, regional tours, education concerts and outreach program. It's Energetic, Innovative, Passionate!
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Tony K.T. Leung · In the Beginning
Ludwig van Beethoven · Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5, Op. 73 "Emperor" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Symphony No. 38, K. 504 "Prague" |
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David Jalbert brings his musicality and phenomenal technique back to the Thunder Bay stage with Beethoven's heroic Emperor concerto. First heard as part of the TBSO composer workshop several years ago, In the Beginning is a brilliant Canadian piece perfect to launch the season, and Mozart's Prague symphony provides a sparkling concert finale.
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 Sponsored by: Thunder Bay's Source |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Serenade No. 11, K.375
Harry Somers · North Country Luigi Boccherini · Concerto for Violoncello, G. 482, B-flat major (Greutzmacher) Franz Joseph Haydn · Symphony No. 102 |
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Somers's suite paints a rugged musical picture of the vast semi-wilderness of Northern Ontario. TBSO Principal Cellist Marc Palmquist performs Boccherini's virtuosic cello concerto, and two classical masterpieces bookend the concert: Mozart's brilliant wind serenade and Haydn's inventive 102nd Symphony. |
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 Sponsored by: Victoria Inn |
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New tunes from Blues artist Rita Chiarelli
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Rumoured to be one of the most innovative collaborations to date, the TBSO and the Goddess of Canadian Blues reunite with new tunes. "…she is nothing short of brilliant." The Ottawa Sun |
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Music of Elton John
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Back by popular demand Jeans 'N Classics return with the TBSO and TBS Chorus to rock the night away with some of Elton John's greatest hits, including Philadelphia Freedom, Take Me To The Pilot, Saturday Night's Alright, Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer and much more. |
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Classical favourites
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Classical favourites and familiar gems will delight first time and seasoned concert goers alike. A perfect Sunday afternoon.
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Danny Johnson presents original songs and favourites
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Danny's unique sensibility, and the compelling beauty and expansive vision of his songs has resonated with many who have seen him perform. He will bring his wide variety of influences to the stage in a concert featuring his own songs as well as those of some of his favourite songwriters, all supported by the beautiful colours of the TBSO. Don't miss this local treasure! |
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Franz Schubert · Symphony No. 5, D. 485
Henri Vieuxtemps · Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, No. 5, Op. 37 Francis Poulenc · Sinfonietta |
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The thrilling virtuosity of Jasper Wood shines in Vieuxtemps's daring and poetic 5th violin concerto. The light-hearted and somewhat satirical Sinfonietta by Poulenc, and the optimistic 5th symphony of Schubert will leave audiences in exceptionally good cheer. |
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A program of "spooky" music
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The orchestra plays some scary music for you. Not too scary, but enough!
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George Frideric Handel · Messiah
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Be a part of the biggest choir in town! TBS Chorus Master Dean Jobin-Bevans and members of the TBS Chorus will lead you in a glorious performance of Handel's most beloved holiday masterpiece. Musical fellowship & fun for the whole family - singers & non-singers alike. |
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Giovanni Battista Pergolesi · Il Prigioniero Superbo, Sinfonia
Steven Baric · Chamber Symphony Georg Philipp Telemann · Concerto for Trumpet Johann Sebastian Bach · Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 |
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The lyrical and energetic Proud Prisoner by Pergolesi opens this concert of mostly baroque music. Telemann's sparkling Trumpet Concerto and the popular first Brandenberg Concerto by Bach feature Principal Trumpet Merrie Klazek and Concertmaster Thomas Cosbey respectively. It's Steven Baric who transports us to present day with the world premier of his Chamber Symphony. |
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 William Intriligator |
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Festive holiday music
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Celebrate the season as we perform your favourite holiday classics! It's a concert infused with the joy of the season. Much-loved guest performers, our annual Christmas carol sing-along, and new surprises are sure to delight all ages. A Thunder Bay tradition!
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Antonin Dvorak · Symphonic Variations, Op. 78
Bela Bartok · Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, Op. Posth. (T. Serly) Robert Schumann · Symphony No. 3, Op. 97 "Rhenish" |
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Celebrate the Silver Jubilee of TBSO Principal Violist Catherine Jillings in a performance of Bartok's eloquent and mournfully poignant viola concerto. Dvorak's inventive Symphonic Variations and the joyous celebration of landscape, legends, and history of Rhineland in Schumann's Rhenish symphony provide an intriguing contrast.
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Music depicting a variety of "critters"
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What's that in the orchestra? Is it a bat? A bumblebee or a waltzing cat? Animal music from Peter and The Wolf, Light Cavalry and many more! Plus a chance to play in the Instrument Petting Zoo!
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 Sponsored by: Valhalla Inn |
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Swing-era favourites
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The Sounds! The Styles! The Horns! Just try and stay in your seat when you hear these guys put their spin on swing-era favourites! Featuring Larry Larson on trumpet and conductor/arranger/trombonist Dave Martin; celebrating the Big Band era with tunes like "Gettin' Sentimental Over You", "Pennsylvania 6-5000" and "Sing, Sing, Sing".
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 Sponsored by: 91.5 CKPR |
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A program including music of Tchaikovsky, Johann Strauss, Piazzolla, de Falla, Bartok and others
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Celebrate the art of music in dance. Tap your feet to the rhythms of Piotr Tchaikovsky, Johann Strauss, Astor Piazzolla, Manuel de Falla, Bela Bartok, and many more. |
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Gary Kulesha · Symphony No. 3
Camille Saint-Saëns · Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2, Op. 22 Johannes Brahms · Serenade No. 1, Op. 11 |
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Beethoven's inspiration abounds. One of Canada's most prolific composers, Gary Kulesha's 3rd symphony was directly inspired by Beethoven's 6th (Pastoral) and 7th symphonies. Beethoven's style is also clear in Brahms's 1st serenade. Katherine Chi returns to wow audiences in the concerto described as "pleasant to the ear and murder on the fingers!"
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Bedrich Smetana · Dr. Faust Overture
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · Serenade for Strings, Op. 48 Marjan Mozetich · Concerto for Bassoon and String Orchestra with Marimba Carl Maria von Weber · Symphony No. 1, Op. 19 |
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From Smetana to von Weber, the works on this program are at once a salute to the past and a look towards the future. The melodies and the harmonies break the barriers of their time while providing a soothing feeling from earlier times. TBSO Bassoonist Karine Breton offers an introspective performance of Canadian composer Mozetich's bassoon concerto.
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Music from filmed musicals and musical films
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At the movies, nothing heightens the suspense, enhances the romance and ratchets up the thrills more than the music. Brian Jackson presents memorable themes and award-winning music from filmed musicals and musical films. |
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Dine and dance with the TBSO
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Come dance and dine with the TBSO! Celebrate the end of a long, hard winter and the imminent arrival of spring with "L'Ordre de Bon Temps" (The Order of Good Cheer) in the tradition of The New World. Contemporary themes and menu selections enhance this season's Gala Ball and Silent Auction. In support of TBSO youth and education programs. |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Venite populi, K.260
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K.339 Michael Torke · Lucent Variations Felix Mendelssohn · Symphony No. 5, Op. 107 "Reformation" |
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The joy and beauty of Mozart's liturgical works is explored in the miniature Venite populi for 2 choruses and the lyric Vespers. Torke layers instrumental vibrations to create his acoustically shiny variations, and Mendelssohn's Reformation symphony brings the performance to a triumphant close.
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Kimy McLaren
Jennifer Enns Modolo
David Menzies
James Levesque
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Gioacchino Rossini · La Cenerentola Overture
Edward Elgar · Chanson de nuit, Op. 15 no. 1 Edward Elgar · Chanson de matin, Op. 15 no. 2 Brian Current · For the Time Being Paul Hindemith · Concerto for Horn and Orchestra Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Symphony No. 36, KV 425 "Linz" |
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Take your pick: Rossini's humour, Elgar's mystical writing, Canadian composer Current's wild and witty composition or Mozart's energetic lyricism, this concert has it all. But truly the gem of this program is Jessie Brooks's poignant rendering of Hindemith's horn concerto. |
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 Sponsored by: Scott Family Dental Centre |
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Flamenco music with singing and dancing
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El Viento Flamenco brings to Thunder Bay the passionate and seductive art form of flamenco. From the shores of Atlantic Canada, this high-spirited, highly-regarded group influenced by gospel and blues to Turkish and Armenian folk music perform flamenco in their very distinct voice.
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An entire evening of the music of Franz Joseph Haydn
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Haydn's brilliance abounds in this performance of his most triumphant works. Concert arias and a concerto share the stage with the Farewell Symphony, St. Nicholas Mass, and the charming Te Deum.
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Music for a voyage through space
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Join us on a journey through space with some classic melodies inspired by our vast universe. From Gustav Holst’s The Planets to the theme from 2001 by Strauss, you will be transported with sounds from the orchestra & images on the screen to a world far beyond our galaxy!
Joining the symphony will be the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Thunder Bay. | |||
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A variety of concerto movements featuring TBSO musicians
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Your talented TBSO musicians take the spotlight to perform their favourite concerto movements. An evening of music that will amaze, surprise and entertain you!
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Abigail Richardson · The Sleeping Giant
Dimitri Shostakovich · Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra, No. 1, Op. 107 Ludwig van Beethoven · Symphony No. 8, Op. 93 |
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Premiered by the TSO in September, 2007, Richardson's piece inspired by our most beloved landmark has been re-orchestrated specially for the TBSO. Shostakovich's exciting cello concerto and Beethoven's humorous and entertaining 8th symphony bring our season to a close. |
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Music of Gilbert & Sullivan
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Pops conductor Brian Jackson closes the series with a terrific tribute to the icons of operetta. Do not miss this Gilbert & Sullivan spectacular, featuring your favourite hits from The Mikado, Iolanthe, and many more!
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