20102011 SEASON GUIDE - Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

20102011 SEASON GUIDE

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Welcome to the 

Winnipeg Symphony 

Orchestra’s 63rd season! 

There is so much to 

celebrate – music, 

sounds, notes, tunes, 

rhythms, harmonies, 

melodies and emotions. 

You will hear music that 

is just pure fun, music 

that will excite you, 

music that will 

completely relax you, 

music that will move you 

spiritually and music that 

will make you speechless. 

This year I invite you to 

make the symphony your 

prime destination and to 

become even more 

personally involved as a 

friend or volunteer. That 

way, you become an 

intricate part of our 

totally unique family. 

See you soon, 

Alexander Mickelthwate 

Music Director 

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Opening Night 

Mark O’Connor & Mahler 1 


SEPTEMBER 24, 25 I 8:00 PM 

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor 

Mark O'Connor, violin 

Karl Stobbe, violin 

Photo: Mark O’Connor 

MASTERWORKS : A 

“…a double violin concerto that prompted the kind of mid-performance applause 

usually heard in a jazz club.” 

– Chicago Sun-Times 

“…a work that leaps, sighs and bounces with unstoppable energy.” 

– The Rocky Mountain News 

Acclaimed in classical, country, bluegrass and indigenous American realms, 

virtuoso violinist and composer Mark O’Connor performs his Double Violin 

Concerto with the WSO’s own Karl Stobbe. A product of America's rich aural folk 

tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor has melded and 

shaped multiple influences into a new American classical music. 

WSO associate concertmaster Karl Stobbe’s diversity has allowed him to 

collaborate with many exceptional conductors and enabled him to record with 

many of Canada’s finest musicians. 

Alexander Mickelthwate conducts the orchestra for Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 – 

presented in the 150 th anniversary year of Mahler’s birth – one of the most 

remarkably original works ever written for a first symphony. This melody-rich piece 

with biting parody and a triumphant close is a true orchestral showcase! 

Richard Strauss: Don Juan 

Mark O'Connor: Double Violin Concerto No. 1 

Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D major 

The WSO is pleased to celebrate and support Manitoba Homecoming 2010, 

Winnipeg Cultural Capital of Canada 2010 and Culture Days (Sept. 24–26). 

PRE -CONCERT CHAT: Hosted by music director Alexander Mickelthwate 

or guest conductors on the Piano Nobile Level at 7:15 pm. 


Fialkowska 

Plays Chopin 


OCTOBER 29, 30 I 8:00 PM 

“Fialkowska’s playing is noted by her flawless, dazzling technique, while her 

melodies are perfectly spun in a delicate singing style. With the Chopin, she was 

in total control, utterly secure and intensely musical.” 

– Seattle Post-Intelligencer 

We celebrate Chopin’s 200 th anniversary with Janina Fialkowska, one of Canada’s 

leading pianists. Having a career that was first launched in 1974 by the legendary 

Arthur Rubinstein, Fialkowska has enchanted audiences with her lyrical sound, 

sterling musicianship and profound sense of musical integrity. 

Composed in 1944 as WWII hostilities were ending, Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 

has been acclaimed as one of the 20 th Century’s true masterworks...and one of its 

most popular. It was conceived by Prokofiev as “a symphony of the greatest of the 

human spirit, a song of praise of free and happy mankind!” 

We also salute Manitoba’s senior composer Robert Turner. Composed in 1987, 

Shades of Autumn is an evocative soundscape of the fall season, with its colours 

and hues painted in the composer’s uniquely personal style. 


Janina Fialkowska, piano 


Robert Turner: Shades of Autumn 

Chopin: Piano Concerto No 2 in F minor 

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major 



Photo: Janina Fialkowska 


Beethoven 

Mass in C 


DECEMBER 3, 4 I 8:00 PM 

"Where pure, well-tuned, characterful, and seemingly easy acrobatics through 

two and a half octaves are required, Dahl is among a relative few who can do it 

all superlatively well." 

– Calgary Herald 

Winnipeg-born soprano Tracy Dahl returns for Mozart’s Exsultate jubilate. Having 

performed with every major Canadian orchestra, Tracy has established herself as 

an important artist on the international concert and opera stages. 

Beethoven’s Mass in C is sometimes viewed as overshadowed by his Missa 

Solemnis, but the Mass in C has a direct appeal and emotional clarity that make 

it a masterwork of its own. Tracy and the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir join the 

WSO with soloists Colleen Skull, Kurt Lehmann and Justin Welsh. 


Tracy Dahl, soprano 

Colleen Skull, mezzo-soprano 

Kurt Lehmann, tenor 

Justin Welsh, baritone 

Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, 

Yuri Klaz, director 


J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D major 

Mozart: Exsultate jubilate 

Beethoven: Mass in C major op. 86 



Photo: Tracy Dahl 


Saint-Saëns 

Organ Symphony 


JANUARY 21, 22 I 8:00 PM 

“This gifted musician (Yuri Hooker) was technically precise while pouring his heart 

and soul into his performance.” 

– Winnipeg Free Press 

Acclaimed Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto appears in his WSO debut. 

Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony is one of the most entertaining orchestral works by 

a French composer and one of the most popular in all music. 

We start the program with Silvestre Revueltas’ Redes, the first of his ten Mexican 

film scores. WSO principal cellist Yuri Hooker performs David Scott’s Cello 

Concerto. An avid chamber musician with exceptionally diverse interests, Yuri 

Hooker has premiered many pieces and continues an adventurous enthusiasm for 

cello music of today. 

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor 

Yuri Hooker, cello 


Revueltas: Redes: Suite 

David Scott: Cello Concerto 

Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 in C minor 

(Organ Symphony) 

DINNER & A SYMPHONY: Enjoy the return of Dinner & A Symphony 

with Fude restaurant for our January 22 concert with a 3-course meal on 

the Piano Nobile at 5:30 pm! Dinner and concert start at $85! 




Photographer: Ken MacDonald 

Beethoven 

Violin Concerto 


MARCH 4, 5 I 8:00 PM 

“Her masterful rendering was rich with virtuosic, seemingly endless phrases 

crafted to perfection, with wonderful fluidity and great feeling.” 

– Winnipeg Free Press 

WSO concertmaster for more than 20 years, Gwen Hoebig performs Beethoven’s 

Violin Concerto. One of Canada's outstanding violinists, Gwen was recently 

recognized at the Canadian Music Centre’s 50 th anniversary for her exemplary 

commitment to the performance of the music of Canadian composers. 

Composed for the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1943, Bartók’s Concerto for 

Orchestra is a 20 th century orchestral classic. A response to the rapidly 

increasingly technical skills that American orchestras were achieving after WWI, 

the work showcases the orchestra and all its sections as soloists, both alone and 

in groups. 


Gwen Hoebig, violin 


Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major 

Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra 


with Bergmann’s on Lombard for our March 5 concert with a 3-course meal 

on the Piano Nobile at 5:30 pm! Dinner and concert start at $85! 



Photo: Gwen Hoebig 


All Tchaikovsky 


APRIL 29, 30 I 8:00 PM 

“Hailed as `the Jascha Heifetz of our day ’ Brandon-born violinist and Winnipeg 

favourite James Ehnes is widely considered one of the most dynamic and exciting 

performers in classical music.” 

– Globe and Mail 

Our season closes with Manitoba's gift to the world of pre-eminent violinists in James 

Ehnes. Born in Brandon, James has risen to the top, performing with the world's 

great orchestras and winning awards with nearly every new recording he releases. 

James performs Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto – a hallmark of the literature – from 

the composer who created ballet classics Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Sleeping 

Beauty. We close this unforgettable program with Tchaikovsky's magnificent and 

moving Fifth Symphony. 

The WSO is honoured to have been invited to perform this concert at the Prairie 

Scene Festival which is being held at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on 

May 3, 2011. 


James Ehnes, violin 


Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin: Polonaise 

Tchaikovsky: Violin concerto in D major 

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E minor 



Photo: James Ehnes 


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Dvorák 

Cello Concerto 


MASTERWORKS : C MASTERWORKS : B 

FRIDAY 

OCTOBER 8 I 8:00 PM 

SATURDAY 


“And once he started in on the Dvorák, mouths dropped...There was such force and 

feeling in that opening improvisatory flourish [Dvorák Cello Concerto].” 

– The Times (London) 

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Alban Gerhardt makes his WSO debut with Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, the most famous 

and beloved cello concerto in the literature. Born in Berlin, Gerhardt is one of the 

world’s most sought-after cellists. With an extensive repertoire of almost 60 concerti, 

his spellbinding performances have been with many of the top orchestras in the world. 

Brahms’ warm, amiable Second Symphony is a perfect pairing for this late Romantic 

program of true masterworks. 


Alban Gerhardt, cello 

Photo: Alban Gerhardt 

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Dvorák: Cello Concerto in B minor 

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major 

MASTERWORKS B: Pre-Concert Chat hosted by music director Alexander 

Mickelthwate or guest conductors on the Piano Nobile Level at 7:15 pm. 

MASTERWORKS C: Listen to various local schools and student groups perform on 

the Piano Nobile Level at 7:15 pm, then enjoy the inside stories about our soloists, 

symphony musicians and composers with short presentations during the concert. 

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Mozart & Strauss 



FRIDAY 

NOVEMBER 12 I 8:00 PM 

SATURDAY 


“Mandeal is tall and elegant, his movements are graceful, conveying a fluidity and 

immediacy with the players.” 

– The Independent 

Romanian conductor Cristian Mandeal conducts the WSO in this program of 

Mozart and Richard Strauss. 

WSO principal oboist Bede Hanley performs Strauss’ Oboe Concerto, written 

during the last years of Strauss’ life. Bede, a native of Saskatoon, came to the 

WSO in 2009 after having been the principal oboist of the Auckland 

Philharmonic. 

Profoundly spiritual, brilliantly constructed and memorably themed, Mozart’s 

40 th Symphony is unlike anything he ever wrote. 

Cristian Mandeal, conductor 

Bede Hanley, oboe 

Portrait: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 

Schubert: Overture in D major 

(In the Italian Style) 

Strauss: Oboe Concerto in D major 

Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 55 


with Amici restaurant for our November 13 concert with a 3-course meal on 

the Piano Nobile at 5:30 pm! Dinner and concert start at $85! 







MASTERWORKS : C 

Handel’s Messiah 

SATURDAY 

DECEMBER 18 I 8:00 PM 

"Messiah represents the ripened product of Handel's genius, and reflects the 

noblest aspirations and most exalted devotion of mankind." 

– Music with Ease 

Among the greatest works in the history of music, Handel’s Messiah has become a 

popular staple in holiday celebrations. One of the most well-known pieces in the 

Western choral literature, it remains Handel’s most famous. Our concert features a 

wonderful lineup of soloists: Marni Enns, Kirsten Schellenberg, Chris Enns, Victor 

Engbrecht and the Mennonite Festival Chorus with conductor Rudy Schellenberg. 

Rudy Schellenberg, conductor 

Handel: Messiah 

Marni Enns, soprano 

Kirsten Schellenberg, alto 

Chris Enns, tenor 

Victor Engbrecht, bass 

Mennonite Festival Chorus, Rudy Schellenberg 

& William Baerg, co-directors 

Start Your 

Holiday 

Tradition 

With Us! 

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St. John Passion 

SATURDAY 

APRIL 23 I 8:00 PM 

Portrait: J.S. Bach 

MASTERWORKS : B 

"There is something organic about the performances Glover draws from her musicians. 

The orchestral music seems to flow as naturally as a mighty, if changeable, river." 

– Chicago Sun-Times 

"Jane Glover conducts with live pacing, glowing sound and wistful beauty." 

– New York Times 

Our Easter offering of J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion features an all-star cast of singers 

including Karina Gauvin, one of Canada’s leading sopranos in Baroque music, as well 

as internationally renowned British conductor Jane Glover. 

Jane Glover, conductor 

J.S. Bach: St. John Passion 

Karina Gauvin, soprano 

Eva Vogel, mezzo-soprano 

Lawrence Wiliford, tenor 

Christopheren Nomura, baritone 

Mennonite Festival Chorus, Rudy Schellenberg 

& William Baerg, co-directors 



Evelyn Glennie 

SATURDAY 

JANUARY 29 I 8:00 PM 

“Ms. Glennie, as always an energetic and intensely focused performer, made the 

work's rolls, rhythmic patterns and hard thwacks into something both musical and 

dramatic.” 

– New York Times 

One of the most eclectic and innovative musicians on the scene today, Dame Evelyn 

Glennie is the first person in musical history to successfully create and sustain a fulltime 

career as a solo percussionist. She will be performing the newly-commissioned 

Percussion Concerto by WSO composer-in-residence Vincent Ho. 

We also present the return of John Corigliano’s Symphony No.1, a performance 

that won over the WSO audience, plus a second world premiere of a newly 

commissioned overture by Winnipeg composer Randolph Peters. 


Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussion 

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Sponsored by 

Randolph Peters: New Work (World Premiere) 

Vincent Ho: Percussion Concerto: (World Premiere) 

John Corigliano: Symphony No. 1 

Photo: Dame Evelyn Glennie

Krzysztof Penderecki 

FRIDAY 

FEBRUARY 4 I 8:00 PM 

Photo: Krzysztof Penderecki 


Sponsored by 

“Composed in 1996 to celebrate the dawn of Jerusalem's third millennium, Penderecki's 

Seven Gates of Jerusalem is an overwhelmingly powerful work. It is impossible to hear 

this symphony and not to feel awed, not just by the music, but also by the subject matter.” 

– Classical Net Review 

Krzysztof Penderecki's Symphony No. 7 "Seven Gates of Jerusalem," for four soloists, 

narrator, choir and orchestra is a monumental work composed to commemorate the third 

millennium of Jerusalem. It expresses the profundity of the human spirit and the power of 

religious devotion. Come hear this modern classic and meet Mr. Penderecki who will 

appear as one of this year's distinguished guest composers. 

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor Kati Agócs: …like treasure in a hidden field 

Krzysztof Penderecki: Symphony No. 7 

- “Seven Gates of Jerusalem” 


Photographer: MartinTosoian 

Anton Kuerti 

Plays Beethoven 4 



FRIDAY 


“Kuerti is the best pianist currently playing.” 

SATURDAY 


– Fanfare magazine 

World-renowned Anton Kuerti is a legend among Canada’s pianists and a master 

interpreter of the music of Beethoven. An Officer of the Order of Canada, Kuerti is 

also the recipient of the Governor General’s Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award, 

the highest artistic award given by Canada. Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto is 

an unforgettable journey of poetry, intimacy and joy. 

Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7, brought the composer the most success in his 

lifetime. The Austrian composer’s vast symphonies are sometimes called Gothic 

Cathedrals-in-sound, or “mountains moving.” A unique and special conception of 

time and space are in his works, which are deeply moving and rare experiences to 

hear. 


Anton Kuerti, piano 

Photo: Anton Kuerti 

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major 

Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E major 



MASTERWORKS C: Listen to various local schools and student groups perform 

on the Piano Nobile Level at 7:15 pm, then enjoy the inside stories about our soloists, 



Photographer: Felix Broede/DG 

Prokofiev 

& Rachmaninov 



FRIDAY 

MARCH 18 I 8:00 PM 

SATURDAY 


“A practically superhuman keyboard technique with artistic eloquence that is 

second to none.” 

– San Francisco Chronicle 

We welcome one of the world’s rising stars in the piano world, Yuja Wang, in her 

WSO debut! A stunning talent, her playing combines the fearless imagination of 

youth with the discipline and precision of a mature artist. 

Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 has garnered the greatest popularity and critical 

acclaim of his five piano concertos. Prokofiev himself performed the solo at the 

premiere in 1921. 

Much-loved composer Rachmaninov carried on the great symphonic Russian 

tradition after Tchaikovsky. Including some of Rachmaninov’s lushest melodies, 

Symphonic Dances is his last completed work. 


Yuja Wang, piano 

Photo: Yuja Wang 

Stravinsky: Symphonies of Wind Instruments 

Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major 

Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances 







MATINEE SERIES 

NEW!! Welcome to our Matinee Series! This mid-morning series will look familiar to you in 

terms of programming as we have selected one major symphonic work from a concert in the 

Masterworks series. This one-hour concert will include a presentation followed by a short open 

rehearsal with the conductor, where you will hear the inner workings of how the concert is put 

together, followed by a performance of the work. Enjoy a concert during the day! 

Brahms Symphony No. 2 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 I 10:30 AM 

Brahms’ warm, amiable Second Symphony shows this lyrical master at his best. 


Mozart 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 I 10:30 AM 

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major 

Profoundly spiritual, brilliantly constructed and memorably themed, Mozart’s 

40 th Symphony is unlike anything he ever wrote. 

Cristian Mandeal, conductor 

Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 

Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 I 10:30 AM 

Saint-Saëns’ most popular orchestral work, Organ Symphony, is one of the most 

entertaining pieces by a French composer. 

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor 

Bartók Concerto for Orchestra 

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 I 10:30 AM 

Composed for the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1943, Bartók’s Concerto for 

Orchestra is a 20 th century orchestral classic. 



Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 in C minor 

(Organ Symphony) 

Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra 

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VIRTUOSI CONCERT I 

The English Touch 

SATURDAY, 


SUNDAY, 


English music came alive with its greatest 17th 

century composer Henry Purcell. Other English 

composers followed, leading to London residencies of 

Handel and Johann Christian Bach, the `London Bach’ 

as he came to be known. We explore and celebrate 

England’s rich musical life of the time, in the company 

of the WSO Chamber Players. 

VIRTUOSI CONCERT II 

Romantic 

Masterworks 

SATURDAY, 


Program: 

Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 

Mendelssohn: Octet for Strings 

A nurturing of intimacies, quiet reflection and rich 

fund of melody characterizes Brahms’ Second Sextet 

for Strings. The freshness of youth cloaked in genius 

sparked Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings – miraculous 

music that sprung from the pen of the16-year old 

firebrand whose inspiration overflowed with wideeye 

wonder. Two masterworks, whose presence on 

the same program elevate each. 

VIRTUOSI CONCERTS 

BAROQUE AND BEYOND 

Concerts are held in 

Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall at 

The University of Winnipeg 

Ordering Options: 

By Mail: 

Virtuosi Concerts 

The University of Winnipeg 

515 Portage Avenue 

Winnipeg, MB 

R3B 2E9 

By Phone: 

786-9000 or 

WSO Box Office 

949-3999 

By Email: 

music@uwinnipeg.ca 

boxoffice@wso.mb.ca 

By Website: 

www.virtuosi.mb.ca 

or WSO Box Office 

www.wso.ca 

Ticket Price:* 

Adults $33.00 

Students $15.00 

*These concerts are not 

eligible for Design Pack 

pricing 


SOUNDBYTES 

NEW!! Welcome to our SoundBytes Series. This is a perfect series for first-time 

symphony-goers or the season symphony lover! The first two concerts are themed with 

short familiar pieces (soundbytes!) to show how classical music with a symphony orchestra 

is used in popular culture. After last year’s overwhelming response to Chaplin’s City 

Lights, our third concert in this series is Chaplin’s Modern Times, complete with his own 

original score performed by the WSO. 

Music, Movies & Maddin 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 I 8:00 PM 


Join celebrated Winnipeg filmmaker Guy 

Maddin as he takes you on a journey of music 

and movies, and explores how classical music is 

used in Hollywood’s famous films such as: The 

Incredibles, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Amadeus, 

Apocalypse Now, Austin Powers, The Shining, 

Blues Brothers, Manhattan, Platoon, 10, 

Excalibur and Fantasia. 

Guy Maddin’s most distinctive quality is his 

fondness for recreating the look and style of 

silent or early sound era films. His award-winning feature films include Tales 

from the Gimli Hospital, The Saddest Music in the World, Brand Upon the Brain, 

and My Winnipeg, to name a few. 

Along with resident conductor Richard Lee, you will be surprised and mesmerized 

by how classical music is interwoven into popular culture. 

Richard Strauss: Thus Spake Zarathustra (2001: A Space Odyssey) 

Mozart: Symphony No. 25 (Amadeus) 

Barber: Adagio for Strings (Platoon) 

Wagner: Ride of the Valkyries (Apocalypse Now) 

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique (The Shining) 

Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 (Austin Powers in Goldmember) 

Khachaturian: Sabre Dance (Blues Brothers 2000) 

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue (Manhattan) 

Ravel: Bolero (10) 

Dukas: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Fantasia) 

Mozart Requiem: Dies Irae (The Incredibles) 

Orff: "O Fortuna!" from Carmina Burana (Excalibur) 

Richard Lee, conductor 

Guy Maddin, host 

Photo: Guy Maddin

SOUNDBYTES 

Romantic Rendevous 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 I 8:00 PM 

Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet 

Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana 

Bizet: Carmen 

Puccini: Musetta’s Waltz from La Bohème 

Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet 

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade 

Borodin: Polovtsian Dances 

Fauré: Sicilienne 

Pachelbel: Canon 

Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream: Nocturne & Wedding March 

Spend Valentine’s Day weekend 

enjoying excerpts from your favourite 

classical music written for love with 

music by Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; 

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 

Elvira Madigan; Rimsky-Korsakov: 

Scheherazade; Mendelssohn: 

Midsummer Night’s Dream; plus 

opera excerpts from Mascagni: 

Cavalleria rusticana; Puccini: 

La Bohème; and Bizet: Carmen. 


with Bergmann’s on Lombard for our Valentine’s Concert with a 3-course 

meal on the Piano Nobile at 5:30 pm! Dinner and concert start at $85! 



SOUNDBYTES 

Chaplin’s Modern Times 

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 I 8:00 PM 


“I go to a lot of movies, and I can't 

remember the last time I heard a 

paying audience actually applaud 

at the end of a film. But this one 

did. And the talk afterward in the 

aisles, the lobby and in line at the 

parking garage was genuinely 

excited; maybe a lot of these 

people hadn't seen much Chaplin 

before, or were simply very happy 

to find that the passage of time 

have not diminished the man's 

special genius.” 

– Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times 

There is no other movie experience like sitting in front of a large screen in a theatre, 

watching a silent film, listening to the movie score and then leaning forward in your 

seat only to realize that a 65-piece orchestra is performing all the music and sound 

effects! Charlie Chaplin’s classic film Modern Times (1936) is the pièce de résistance! 

Sound had come to the movies in 1927 but Chaplin resisted it, instead using music 

to express everything in the film. The only speaking in Modern Times comes through 

electronic devices (phonograph record; PA system) so as not to humanize person-toperson 

spoken contact, which is much of the story. 

Chaplin spent many hours in the recording studio getting the music exactly right, 

creating specific musical moments to fit the hundreds of physical motions on the 

screen. This is evident when the WSO performs this demanding music score live with 

the film! 

Modern Times marked the last screen appearance of the Little Tramp – the character 

which had brought Charlie Chaplin world fame, and who still remains the most 

universally recognized fictional image of a human being in the history of art. 

Charlie Chaplin: Modern Times (film with orchestra) 

Richard Lee, conductor

JUNE 21 – 24, 2010 

Featuring: 

• George Gao 

• Eagle & Hawk 

• Don Amero 

• Pura Fe and Jennifer Kreisberg from Ulali 

• Digging Roots 

• Shy-Anne Hovorka 

• Viva Brasil 

• Andrew Balfour 

• Asham Stompers 

• Manitoba Aboriginal School of Dance 

& School of Contemporary Dancers 

performing to Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring 

• Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra 

June 21: Centennial Concert Hall 

June 22: West End Cultural Centre 

June 23: West End Cultural Centre 

June 24: Burton Cummings Theatre 

INDIGENOUS FESTIVAL 

REGULAR PASS: $49.99 

Photo: Eagle & Hawk 

For more information on tickets, 

please contact the 

WSO Box Office at 949-3999 

JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 4, 2011 

REGULAR 

PASS: 

$99.00 

20 TH ANNIVERSARY 

Distinguished Guest Composers: 


John Corigliano 

Gary Kulesha 

Distinguished Guest Artist: 

Dame Evelyn Glennie 

Distinguished Guest Ensemble: 

Kronos Quartet 

SENIOR 

PASS: 

$89.00 

STUDENT 

PASS: 

$59.00 

WSO Box Office: 949-3999 

or 

www.newmusicfestival.ca 


Chantal Kreviazuk: 

Orchestra Premiere 




“Her performance is a virtual roller coaster of emotion, illuminating the poetry 

of her lyrics with an aching growl. Be prepared for the wave of tears that may 

come.” 

– Billboard 

Chantal returns to her hometown of Winnipeg to perform with the WSO in the 

world premiere of her all-new symphony show complete with new arrangements! 

Classically trained in piano, Kreviazuk has become one of Canada’s top music 

artists. The charming singer-songwriter began recording her luscious melodies in 

1997, and her soulful sounds have garnered widespread acclaim across North 

America. Although she is one of Canada’s top stars, Kreviazuk is also one of 

Canada’s most genuine. She has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to 

human rights causes. 

Kreviazuk’s debut album, Under These Rocks and Stones (1996), went double-platinum 

in Canada following its release and featured Surrounded, the single that became her 

first major Canadian hit. Her second album, Colour Moving and Still (1999) includes 

tracks co-written by her husband and longtime musical collaborator Raine Maida 

(Our Lady Peace) and helped earn her two Juno Awards in 2000. Her fifth and most 

recent studio album, Plain Jane, was released at the end of 2009. Kreviazuk is also 

one of the headlining artists for the much-acclaimed return of Lilith Fair. 


Chantal Kreviazuk, vocalist 

WSO POPS 

MUSICIANS IN THE MAKING: Come and listen to various local schools and 

student groups perform on the Piano Nobile Level at 7:15 pm. 

Photo: Chantal Kreviazuk 


Simply Sinatra 


NOVEMBER 5, 6 I 8:00 PM 


Photo: Steve Lippia 

WSO POPS 

“It’s an exhilarating night of music and lyrics that will never die, just like 

Sinatra will never die, for his fans, as long as Steve Lippia is there to bring 

him back to life.” 

– New York Daily News 

Steve Lippia has become one of the most prominent, in-demand vocalists and has 

quickly established his place among the finest interpreters of “standards” and 

traditional pop music in the nation. Steve’s youthful, energetic talent and powerful 

show creates a perfect blend of “classic” with “today.” His show introduces a new 

generation to this timeless music, while appealing to long-time listeners. He not only 

sounds like Frank Sinatra, he also uses arrangements for symphony orchestra that 

closely parallels Sinatra’s own. At Steve’s last WSO appearance, the audience loved 

every minute – and his new show includes all your favourite Sinatra hits! 


Steve Lippia, vocalist 




Canadian Tenors 

Christmas Show 




Photo: Canadian Tenors 

WSO POPS 

“The Nylons are entertaining, the guys from Il Divo are slick and sexy, but for 

my money it's the Canadian Tenors. These four fine-voiced fellows are appealing 

because they're funny, relaxed, and spending an evening with them is like 

hanging around old friends -- who can really sing!” 

– Victoria Times Colonist 

With the launch of their Christmas album this fall, the Canadian Tenors holidaythemed 

show will be a crowd pleaser! The Canadian Tenors have criss-crossed the 

globe thrilling millions of music lovers with their magical voices, wonderful sense 

of humour and memorable music. The Tenors enjoyed tremendous success in 

2009 as both their debut and holiday albums were certified gold in Canada. The 

year 2010 has been the biggest year yet, with recent appearances on Oprah with 

Celine Dion, Dr. Phil, the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics and at 

the NBA All-Star game. 


Fraser Walters 

Victor Micallef 

Remigio Pereira 

Clifton Murray 




Afro-Cuban Nights 

with Papa Mambo 



JANUARY 16 I 2:00 PM 

Photo: Papa Mambo 

WSO POPS 

“Their diverse array of jazz-inflected Latin rhythms and progressive musical 

ideas promises a performance full of hot solos, driving ensemble work, and 

tempo-shifting dance floor madness.” 

– JazzWinnipeg.com 

People immediately react with excitement as soon as you mention Papa Mambo! 

And no wonder, the band has been around since the early nineties and has been 

providing high calibre music and performances on stage, radio, television, and 

on their CDs to delighted audiences. Papa Mambo is a Latin Jazz ensemble 

made up of 11 of some of Winnipeg's most sought after musicians, and under 

the leadership of charismatic Rodrigo Muñoz, the band delivers the goods each 

time they play. 

The Afro-Cuban Nights promises to be filled with hot Latin salsa, pumping 

rhythms and the special exuberance of Winnipeg-based Papa Mambo and 

guests, with the full WSO in all new arrangements for an all-new symphony show 

- just the right antidote for a cold Winnipeg January! Papa Mambo celebrated its 

20th anniversary in the summer of 2009. 


Rodrigo Muñoz, percussion/vocals/leader 

David Lawton, trumpet 

Ken Gold, saxophone 

Gilles Fournier, bass 

Jeff Presslaff, trombone 

Amber Epp, vocals 

Will Bonness, piano 

Hyalmar Gonzalez, vocals 

Marcelo Hinojosa, vocals 

Victor Lopez, percussion/guitar 

Scott Senior, percussion 




Canadian Brass 


FEBRUARY 25, 26 I 8:00 PM 


Photo: Canadian Brass 

WSO POPS 

“These are the men who put brass music on the map: with their unbeatable blend 

of virtuosity, spontaneity and humour, they brighten the rosters of concert halls, 

international festivals and orchestra series throughout the world.” 

– Washington Post 

You’d expect any artist with a career approaching its fourth decade to spend more 

time looking back than forward. Not so for the members of Canadian Brass. This 

pioneering quintet certainly has no shortage of past glories upon which to reflect, 

but they are way too busy for that. Whether rooted in classical, opera, jazz, or pop, 

they tackle their chosen compositions with a potent combination of enthusiasm, 

technical virtuosity and a charming sense of humour. 

The sheer joy they find in playing music they love in the company of close comrades 

is instantly transmitted to the audience at Canadian Brass concerts. The typical result 

is a fun-filled atmosphere not often found in the usual classical music circles. This 

light-hearted approach has been a key ingredient in the Canadian Brass recipe for 

longevity and sustained popularity. 


Chuck Daellenbach, tuba 

Gene Watts, trombone 

Jeff Nelsen, french horn 

Brandon Ridenour, trumpet 

Chris Coletti, trumpet 




Dark Side of the Moon 

The Music of Pink Floyd 


MARCH 25, 26 I 8:00 PM 


Photo: Jeans’n Classics Band 

WSO POPS 

“This was one dazzling show resplendent with smart, refreshing arrangements, 

courtesy of Jeans 'n Classics leader Peter Brennan. He has a talent for gingerly 

melding the worlds of '70s rock and symphonic music into a harmonious duo for 

the Baby Boomer crowd.” 

– Wichita Falls Times Record News 

Since its inception, Jeans ‘n Classics has been a star performer in the arts and 

entertainment scene. Its concept of combining rock musicians and headlining stars 

with world-class symphony orchestras has drawn record setting capacity crowds. 

Jeans 'n Classics is a group of musicians who understand orchestra culture and are 

committed to building younger, loyal audiences for symphony orchestras across 

Canada and the United States. 

Join us as we present a symphonic treatment of this ground-breaking album in its 

entirety with the full Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. This show features vocalist Jean 

Meilleur performing music from the Pink Floyd album, and will allow us to dust off the 

synthesizers and sequencers and take you back to 1973. 

If you enjoyed “The Music of Queen” by the Jeans ‘n Classics Band this past season, 

then this is the place to be for another great performance. 


Jean Meilleur, lead vocalist 

Jeans ‘n Classics Band 




The Peking 

Acrobats 


MAY 13, 14 I 8:00 PM 

MAY 15 I 2:00 PM 

Photo: Peking Acrobats 

WSO POPS 

"At no time have we seen anything like the Peking Acrobats. Feats of clowning, 

dexterity, grace, strength and coordination rippled from the stage in a series of 

pleasurable waves. One was left waterlogged in wonder." 

– Chicago Tribune 

Welcome to the magnificent world of The Peking Acrobats! Here, the impossible is made 

possible, and daring only begins to describe their amazing performance. They are 

considered one of the finest acrobatic troupes in China today, and have received acclaim 

from countries around the world. An outgrowth of the Great China Circus, popular 

during the 1920s, this magical group became an integrated professional acrobatic 

company in 1958. Since then, they have consistently travelled the world sharing their 

special brand of enchantment with a global audience. In fact, company members were 

featured in Steven Soderbergh's hit film Ocean's 11, playing along with Hollywood elite 

such as Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and George Clooney. 

This concert will be the first time The Peking Acrobats will be performing with an 

orchestra in Canada! If you enjoyed one of our sold-out performances of Cirque de la 

Symphonie last year, then you don’t want to miss this sizzling show! Perfect for the 

whole family! 


Peking Acrobats 

Make this a 

Gala 

Evening! 

Join the WSO and the Chinese Cultural Centre for a pre-concert 

12-course authentic Chinese feast and celebration. 

Meet performers and learn more about Chinese culture. 

Ticket Price: $200 per person ($150 per person if you have 

purchased a subscription ticket for this concert) 

Tax receipts for a portion of the ticket cost will be issued. This is an 

endowment fund benefit event for the WSO and the Chinese Cultural Centre. 



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GREAT-WEST LIFE, GREAT EXPLORATIONS 

SUNDAYS WITH THE FAMILY 

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 for an 

opportunity to touch and play the 

orchestral instruments that they will 

see performed during the Sundays 

with the Family concerts. Pre-Concert 

Activities begin at 1:00 p.m. 

Sundays with the Family 

Series Sponsor 


Pre-Concert Activities Partner 


House of 

Halloween 

SUNDAY 


"It was without a doubt one of the best 

we have ever attended! The music is 

always wonderful, but we so enjoyed 

Frank Oden." 

– Patron 

Frank Oden writes and performs lyrical 

concert programs merging original poetry, 

humour, education, and theatrical 

production values with a live symphonic 

performance. He began creating this 

unique form in collaboration on a series of 

Halloween concerts, resulting in the House 

of Halloween. Frank Oden's spooky 

Halloween poems are fun, funny and 

simply enchanting for even the youngest 

listeners. Oden performs with linguistic 

bravado; he is a verbal stunt man with a 

uniquely theatrical style – combining the 

power of a Shakespearean actor, the 

presence of a great magician and the 

physicality of a Warner Brothers cartoon. 

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN! 

Come to the concert in costume 

and be eligible to win prizes! 


Frank Oden, poet-narrator 

Photo: Frank Oden

Festive 

Frivolity 

with Al Simmons 

SUNDAY 


"For those in search of the truly zany, the 

undisputed king is Al Simmons… 

A popular, wildly original performer…" 

– Maclean’s Magazine 

He's a musician! He's an inventor! 

Al Simmons – iconic Manitoba children’s 

entertainer – presents an all-new show 

with a special Holiday theme. With his 

quick wit, lanky legs, flipper like feet and 

rubber face, it's as if he was genetically 

engineered for comedy. 

Al Simmons is a creative genius with the 

soul of a vaudevillian and a wizard of 

one-liners whose humour touches a 

responsive chord in people of every age. 

This Juno Award winner’s act is at once 

frantic and engagingly simple; it is a tourde-force 

of ingenious, charming silliness. 


Al Simmons, entertainer 

Photo: Al Simmons 



MANNY’S MINI-MUSICIANS CLUB 

If your child is 12 years of age or 

younger, loves music and is a fan of 

fun, then sign them up for Manny’s 

Mini Musicians Club. Get two ticket 

vouchers for any 2010-2011 Sundays 

With The Family concert and receive 

newsletters from Manny Tuba with lots 

of contests and prizes. 

MANNY’S BIRTHDAYS 

Host your child’s next birthday 

at the WSO with Manny Tuba! 

Cost is $16 per person 

Contact: WSO box office - 949-3999 





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Manny Tuba’s 

Excellent 

Adventure 

SUNDAY 


“I love travelling the world and meeting 

new people, and can’t wait to meet you!” 

– Manny Tuba 

Join WSO favourite Manny Tuba on his 

next adventure around the world as he 

explores new places along the way on his 

magical tuba ride! Along with special 

guests, aerial artists, dancers and actors, 

Manny travels the world with the WSO 

musicians in search of making new friends, 

playing new instruments, and enjoying new 

discoveries - only to find out at the end of a 

long and winding road, there really is no 

place like home! 


Manny Tuba, travel guide 

Photo: Manny Tuba

The 

Mysterious 

Maestro 

SUNDAY 


Performed by the same production 

company that brought you Jack and the 

Beanstock, The Mysterious Maestro is a 

story about a little girl who moves to a 

town without music. She solves the mystery 

of this musical silence with the help of a 

talkative rat and her own passion for 

grand music. Eventually, she melts the 

heart of a desperate conductor with an 

infamous past. Fuelled by the music of 

Verdi, Mendelssohn and Liszt, as well as 

original compositions by Alberta 

composers Dave Pierce and Donovan 

Seidle, The Mysterious Maestro travels 

through dark nights and hidden caverns 

and examines the nature of musical 

perfection. 


Dandi Productions 

Photo: Dandi Productions 



MANNY’S MINI-MUSICIANS CLUB 

If your child is 12 years of age or 

younger, loves music and is a fan of 

fun, then sign them up for Manny’s 

Mini Musicians Club. Get two ticket 

vouchers for any 2010-2011 Sundays 

With The Family concert and receive 

newsletters from Manny Tuba with lots 

of contests and prizes. 

MANNY’S BIRTHDAYS 

Host your child’s next birthday 

at the WSO with Manny Tuba! 

Cost is $16 per person 

Contact: WSO box office - 949-3999 





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Scheherazade 

Enchantment 

Theatre Company 

SUNDAY 


"Enchantment Theatre adds a beautiful 

visual narrative to Scheherazade, 

Rimsky-Korsakov's stirring orchestral music. 

The audience was mesmerized by both." 

– The Cleveland Orchestra 

This highly acclaimed theatre group from 

Philadelphia is known for its stunning 

productions. Scheherazade's one-thousandand-one 

tales are told to heal her King and 

to save his kingdom. Through these fantastic 

stories, the King experiences adventures both 

great and small, and discovers his true 

capacity to love. Music, like theatre, has the 

power to illuminate and transform. The 

orchestra will evoke Scheherazade musically 

as the Enchantment Theatre Company 

introduces it dramatically, using masks, 

puppets, magic and movement. The result of 

this collaborative, combined effort will move 

the audience to discover a marvelous tale in 

a new and meaningful way. 


Enchantment Theatre Company 

Photo: Enchantment Theatre Company

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Education 

& Outreach 

Did You Know? 

• The WSO engages with more than 30,000 students 

and 300 schools each year. 

• The WSO presents more than 100 performances at 

schools and community locations across the province. 

• The WSO presents 15 education concerts to more than 

20,000 elementary students in Manitoba each year. 

• The WSO visits 8 high schools each year to present 

an engaging and educational concert to more than 

4,000 students. 

• The WSO connects with 200 inner city students 

through a program that integrates Aboriginal and 

Western cultural traditions. 

• The WSO presents a Rising Stars Concert that 

highlights the talents of Manitoba's high school 

performers. 

• WSO musicians mentor young musicians from the 

University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra. 

• WSO musicians visit 12 healthcare centres each year 

with live music to promote healing and health. 

• The WSO presents concerts in 5 rural communities 

each year to celebrate the holiday season. 

• The WSO features free community concerts each year 

at locations such as The Forks and Assiniboine Park. 


Engaged in your 

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development 

The WSO has many programs 

that support and enhance your 

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our community. 

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SUMMARY & PRICING 


Opening Night Mark O’Connor & Mahler 1 

SEPTEMBER 24, 25 I 8:00 PM 

Acclaimed in classical, country, bluegrass and indigenous American realms, 

virtuoso violinist and composer Mark O’Connor performs his Double Violin 

Concerto. See Page 5 

Fialkowska Plays Chopin 


We celebrate Chopin’s 200 th anniversary with Janina Fialkowska, one of 

Canada’s leading pianists. Fialkowska has enchanted audiences with her lyrical 

sound, sterling musicianship and profound sense of musical integrity. See Page 7 

Beethoven Mass in C 


Tracy Dahl returns for Mozart’s Exsultate jubilate. Tracy has performed with 

every major Canadian orchestra establishing herself as an important artist on 

the international concert and opera stages. See Page 9 

Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony 


Acclaimed Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto appears in his WSO 

debut. Saint-Saëns’ most popular orchestral work, Organ Symphony, is one 

of the most entertaining orchestral works by a French composer. See Page 11 

Beethoven Violin Concerto 

MARCH 4, 5 I 8:00 PM 

WSO concertmaster Gwen Hoebig performs Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. 

Composed for the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1943, Bartók’s Concerto 

for Orchestra is a 20 th century orchestral classic. See Page 13 

All Tchaikovsky 

APRIL 29, 30 I 8:00 PM 

Our season closes with Manitoba's gift to the world of pre-eminent 

violinists in James Ehnes. Born in Brandon, James has risen to the top, 

performing with the world's great orchestras and winning awards with 

nearly every new recording he releases. See Page 15 


MASTERWORKS A 

Made for Orchestra Lovers! Enjoy 6 of the most fantastic classical symphonic 

concerts. 


Single Ticket Early Bird Price Season Ticket Prices Save 

Full Price Before May 15 After May 15 Before May 15 

Loge $489.00 $317.82 $366.72 $171.18 Loge $81.50 

Section 1 $432.00 $280.80 $324.00 $151.20 Section 1 $72.00 





SENIOR REGULAR SEASON TICKET PRICES SINGLE TICKET PRICES 



Loge $489.00 $317.82 $366.72 $171.18 Loge $81.50 






A $1.50 restoration fee is applied by the Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation per concert per ticket and must be added to all listed prices. 

Five easy steps so you can enjoy the concert: 

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

2: Call the WSO Box Office: 949-3999 and one of our 

Patron Service Representatives will be happy to assist you. 

3: Or go to www.wso.ca to buy your tickets online – quick & easy. 

4: Look forward to them arriving in the mail after your order is placed. 

5: Sit back and enjoy the concert! 

BEST VALUE 

BEFORE 

MAY 15 




^ 

Dvorák Cello Concerto 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 I 8:00 PM 

^ 

Alban Gerhardt makes his WSO debut with Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, the 

most famous and beloved cello concerto in the literature. Born in Berlin, 

Gerhardt is one of the world’s most sought-after cellists. See Page 17 


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 I 8:00 PM 

Romanian conductor Cristian Mandeal conducts the WSO in this 

program of Mozart and Richard Strauss. Profoundly spiritual, brilliantly 

constructed and memorably themed. See Page 19 

Evelyn Glennie 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 I 8:00 PM 

One of the most eclectic and innovative musicians on the scene today, 

Dame Evelyn Glennie is the first person in musical history to successfully 

create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist. See Page 22 

Anton Kuerti Plays Beethoven 4 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 I 8:00 PM 

World-renowned Anton Kuerti is a legend among Canada’s pianists and a 

master interpreter of the music of Beethoven. Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto 

is an unforgettable journey of poetry, intimacy and joy. See Page 25 

Prokofiev & Rachmaninov 

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 I 8:00 PM 

We welcome one of the world’s rising stars in the piano world, Yuja 

Wang, in her WSO debut. Her playing combines the fearless imagination 

of youth with the discipline and precision of a mature artist. See Page 27 

St. John Passion 

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 I 8:00 PM 

Our Easter offering of J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion features an all-star cast of 

singers including Karina Gauvin, one of Canada’s leading sopranos in Baroque 

music, as well as internationally renowned British conductor Jane Glover. 

See Page 21 


MASTERWORKS B 

Made for Orchestra Lovers! Choose either the B or C series and receive 6 of 

the most fantastic classical symphonic concerts. 




Loge $489.00 $317.82 $366.72 $171.18 Loge $81.50 






SENIOR SEASON TICKET PRICES SINGLE TICKET PRICES 



Loge $489.00 $317.82 $366.72 $171.18 Loge $81.50 







Don Anderson, instructor 

Co-presented by 

Creative Retirement, the 

Manitoba Conservatory of 

Music & Arts and the 

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra 

Courses are held 

at 7:00 pm on Mondays 

and 10:00 am on Tuesdays 

BEST VALUE 

BEFORE 

MAY 15 

Music Appreciation 

Courses 

TONY PALMER’S WORLD 

(4 sessions) 

Mondays, September 27 to October 18 

(Thanksgiving Monday session on Tuesday, October 12) 

Tuesdays, September 28 to October 19 

LEGENDARY MUSICIANS 

(6 sessions) 

Mondays, October 25 to November 29 

Tuesdays, October 26 to November 30 

Special discount pricing is available for WSO subscribers. 

For enrolment information, contact the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts 

105-211 Bannatyne Ave. at (204) 943-6090 or email info@mcma.ca 




^ 

Dvorák Cello Concerto 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 I 8:00 PM 

^ 

Alban Gerhardt makes his WSO debut with Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, the 

most famous and beloved cello concerto in the literature. Born in Berlin, 

Gerhardt is one of the world’s most sought-after cellists. See Page 17 


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 I 8:00 PM 

Romanian conductor Cristian Mandeal conducts the WSO in this 

program of Mozart and Richard Strauss. Profoundly spiritual, 

brilliantly constructed and memorably themed. See Page 19 

Handel’s Messiah 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 I 8:00 PM 

Among the greatest works in the history of music, Handel’s Messiah 

has become a popular staple in holiday celebrations. It remains Handel’s 

most famous and features a wonderful lineup of soloists. See Page 20 


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 I 8:00 PM 

Krzysztof Penderecki's Symphony No. 7 "Seven Gates of Jerusalem," 

for four soloists, narrator, choir and orchestra is a monumental work and was 

composed to commemorate the third millennium of Jerusalem. See Page 23 

Anton Kuerti Plays Beethoven 4 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 I 8:00 PM 

World-renowned Anton Kuerti is a legend among Canada’s pianists and a 

master interpreter of the music of Beethoven. Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto 

is an unforgettable journey of poetry, intimacy and joy. See Page 25 

Prokofiev & Rachmaninov 

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 I 8:00 PM 

We welcome one of the world’s rising stars in the piano world, Yuja Wang, 

in her WSO debut! Her playing combines the fearless imagination of youth 

with the discipline and precision of a mature artist. See Page 27 


BEST VALUE 

BEFORE 

MAY 15 

MASTERWORKS C 

Made for Orchestra Lovers! Choose either the B or C series and receive 6 

of the most fantastic classical symphonic concerts. 




Loge $489.00 $317.82 $366.72 $171.18 Loge $81.50 









Loge $489.00 $317.82 $366.72 $171.18 Loge $81.50 






ULTIMATE CLASSICS 

Don’t miss a note! All 14 Masterworks concerts from 

the A, B and C series are included in this package. 

REGULAR SEASON TICKET PRICES 



Loge $1,141.00 $684.60 $798.70 $456.40 

Section 1 $1,008.00 $604.80 $705.60 $403.20 

Section 2 $819.00 $491.40 $573.30 $327.60 

Section 3 $682.50 $409.50 $477.82 $273.00 

Section 4 $486.50 $291.90 $340.62 $194.60 

Section 5 $304.50 $182.70 $213.08 $121.80 

SENIOR SEASON TICKET PRICES 



Loge $1,141.00 $684.60 $798.70 $456.40 

Section 1 $934.50 $560.70 $654.08 $373.80 

Section 2 $749.00 $449.40 $524.16 $299.60 

Section 3 $637.00 $382.20 $445.90 $254.80 

Section 4 $451.50 $270.90 $315.98 $180.60 

Section 5 $304.50 $182.70 $213.08 $121.80 

Five easy 

steps so you 

can enjoy 

the concert: 

1: Pick a concert series 

you can’t wait to hear 

2: Call the WSO Box 

Office: 949-3999 and 

one of our Patron 

Service Representatives 

will be happy to assist you 

3: Or go to www.wso.ca 

to buy your tickets online 

– quick & easy 

4: Look forward to them 

arriving in the mail 

after your order is placed 

5: Sit back and enjoy 

the concert! 




WSO POPS 

Chantal Kreviazuk: Orchestra Premiere 

OCTOBER 22, 23 I 8:00 PM OCTOBER 24 I 2:00 PM 

Chantal returns to her hometown of Winnipeg to perform with the WSO in 

the world premiere of her all-new symphony show complete with new 

arrangements! See Page 35 

Simply Sinatra 

NOVEMBER 5, 6 I 8:00 PM NOVEMBER 7 I 2:00 PM 

Steve Lippia not only sounds like Frank Sinatra, he also uses arrangements 

for symphony orchestra that closely parallels Sinatra’s own. 

See Page 37 

Canadian Tenors Christmas Show 

DECEMBER 10, 11 I 8:00 PM DECEMBER 12 I 2:00 PM 

With the launch of their Christmas album this fall, the Canadian Tenors holidaythemed 

show will be a crowd pleaser! 

See Page 39 

Afro-Cuban Nights with Papa Mambo 

JANUARY 14, 15 I 8:00 PM JANUARY 16 I 2:00 PM 

Papa Mambo is a Latin Jazz ensemble made up of 11 of some of Winnipeg's most 

sought after musicians who have been providing high calibre music and performances 

on stage, radio, television, and on their CDs to delighted audiences. See Page 41 

Canadian Brass 

FEBRUARY 25, 26 I 8:00 PM FEBRUARY 27 I 2:00 PM 

Whether rooted in classical, opera, jazz or pop, they tackle their chosen 

compositions with a potent combination of enthusiasm, technical virtuosity and 

a charming sense of humour. See Page 43 

Dark Side of the Moon: The Music of Pink Floyd 

MARCH 25, 26 I 8:00 PM MARCH 27 I 2:00 PM 

This show features vocalist Jean Meilleur performing music from the Pink Floyd 

album, and will allow us to dust off the synthesizers and sequencers and take 

you back to 1973. See Page 45 

The Peking Acrobats 

MAY 13, 14 I 8:00 PM MAY 15 I 2:00 PM 

Welcome to the magnificent world of The Peking Acrobats! Here, the 

impossible is made possible, and daring only begins to describe their 

amazing performance. See Page 47 


WSO POPS 

All 7 WSO Pops concerts feature something old and new to love from homegrown 

talent Chantal Kreviazuk to Canadian Tenors and the Canadian Brass, 

to the exotic Peking Acrobats and back to the 50s & 70s with Frank Sinatra 

and Pink Floyd. 




Loge $570.50 $370.79 $427.84 $199.71 Loge $81.50 









Loge $570.50 $370.79 $427.84 $199.71 Loge $81.50 






SYMPHONY LOVER PASS – NEW!! 

Can’t get enough of the WSO? This concert package includes a set of tickets 

to all of the Masterworks (A, B, C), Pops, SoundBytes, the Matinee series 

and Sundays With The Family. Really enjoyed the concert? 

Use your Symphony Lover pass to come back again that weekend. 


Single Ticket Symphony Lover Save 

Full Price Pass Price 

Loge $4,170.25 $1,500.00 $2,670.25 

Section 1 $3,670.75 $1,200.00 $2,470.75 

Section 2 $3,004.75 $1,000.00 $2,004.75 

Section 3 $2,527.25 $800.00 $1,727.25 

Section 4 $1,862.00 $600.00 $1,262.00 


Single Ticket Symphony Lover Save 

Full Price Pass Price Before May 15 

Loge $4,170.25 $1,500.00 $2,670.25 

Section 1 $3,425.50 $1,120.00 $2,305.50 

Section 2 $2,772.25 $930.00 $1,842.25 

Section 3 $2,373.50 $745.00 $1,628.50 

Section 4 $1,749.50 $560.00 $1,189.50 

Five easy steps so you 

can enjoy the concert: 

1: Pick a concert series you can’t wait to hear 

2: Call the WSO Box Office: 949-3999 and 

one of our Patron Service Representatives 

will be happy to assist you 

3: Or go to www.wso.ca to buy your 

tickets online – quick & easy 

4: Look forward to them arriving in the mail 

after your order is placed 

5: Sit back and enjoy the concert! 




SOUNDBYTES 

Music, Movies, & Maddin 


Join celebrated Winnipeg filmmaker Guy Maddin 

when he takes you on a journey of music and 

movies as he explores how classical music is used 

in Hollywood’s famous films. See Page 30 

Romantic Rendevous 


Spend Valentine’s Day weekend enjoying your 

favourite classical music written for love with 

music by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov, 

Mendelssohn, plus opera excerpts. See Page 31 

Chaplin’s Modern Times 


There is no other movie experience like sitting in 

front of a large screen in a theatre, watching 

a silent film, and listening to the movie score. Then 

leaning forward in your seat only to realize that a 

65-piece orchestra is performing all the music and 

sound effects! See Page 32 

SOUNDBYTES 

NEW!! This is a perfect series for any music lover. 




Loge $202.50 $131.64 $151.89 $70.86 Loge $67.50 


Section 2 & 3 $100.50 $65.31 $75.36 $35.19 Section 2 & 3 $33.50 





Loge $202.50 $131.64 $151.89 $70.86 Loge $67.50 






Five easy 

steps so you 

can enjoy 

the concert: 

1: Pick a concert series 

you can’t wait to hear. 

2: Call the WSO Box 

Office: 949-3999 and 

one of our Patron 

Service Representatives 

will be happy to assist you. 

3: Or go to www.wso.ca 

to buy your tickets online 

– quick & easy. 

4: Look forward to them 

arriving in the mail 

after your order is placed. 

5: Sit back and enjoy 

the concert!



House of Halloween 


Frank Oden writes and performs lyrical concert programs merging with a 

live symphonic performance. See Page 48 

Festive Frivolity with Al Simmons 


He's a musician! He's an inventor! Al Simmons presents an all-new show 

with a special holiday theme. See Page 49 

Manny Tuba’s Excellent Adventure 


Join WSO favourite Manny Tuba on his next adventure around the world as 

he explores new places along the way on his magical tuba ride! See Page 50 

The Mysterious Maestro 


The Mysterious Maestro travels through dark nights and hidden caverns and 

examines the nature of musical perfection. See Page 51 

Scheherazade 

Enchantment Theatre Company 


This highly acclaimed theatre group from Philadelphia is known for its 

stunning productions. See Page 52 


Family fun with all 5 Sundays With The Family concerts. Enjoy child-friendly 

interactive musical stations at our Pre-Concert Activities and meet Manny Tuba. 







4 OR MORE SEASON TICKET PRICES SINGLE TICKET PRICES 








Theme Packages PICK 6 ! 

NEW!! Still not sure which series to pick from? We have made it easier for you with our new 

theme packages. Gone for the winter but don’t want to miss the WSO? Been to the symphony 

only a few times but need more direction? Going to school with a fixed budget but want to 

attend WSO concerts? Or lead a busy life and want to make a date with your significant other? 

Try one of our new packages that have been hand-picked by music director Alexander 

Mickelthwate – you’ll definitely find one to fit your lifestyle needs. So go ahead… Paint the 

town red! 

THE SNOWBIRD SERIES 

• Mark O’Connor and Mahler 1 

– September 24, ^ 

25 

• Dvorák Cello Concerto – October 8, 9 

• Simply Sinatra – November 5, 6, 7 

• Chaplin’s Modern Times – April 14 

• All Tchaikovsky – April 29, 30 

• Peking Acrobats – May 13, 14, 15 

THE SOUNDCHECK SERIES ** 


– September 24, 25 

• Chantal Kreviazuk – October 22, 23, 24 

• Music, Movies and Maddin – November 4 

• Afro-Cuban Nights with Papa Mambo 

– January 14, 15, 16 

• Dark Side of the Moon with Jeans ‘n 

Classics Band – March 25, 26, 27 

• Peking Acrobats – May 13, 14, 15 

**Soundcheck members see page 68 


Single Early Bird Season Ticket Save 

Ticket Price Prices Before 

Full Price Before May 15 After May 15 May 15 

Loge $475.00 $356.00 $405.00 $119.00 

Section 1 $403.50 $302.00 $342.00 $101.50 

Section 2 $326.00 $244.00 $277.00 $82.00 

Section 3 $277.25 $207.00 $235.00 $70.25 

Section 4 $195.50 $146.00 $166.00 $49.50 

Section 5 $130.50 $99.00 $110.00 $31.50 

THE BABY BOOMER SERIES 




• Handel’s Messiah – December 18 




• All Tchaikovsky – April 29, 30 

THE URBANITE SERIES 




• Music, Movies and Maddin – November 4 

• Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony 

– January 21, 22 








Loge $475.00 $356.00 $405.00 $119.00 

Section 1 $374.25 $280.00 $318.00 $94.25 

Section 2 $298.50 $223.00 $253.00 $75.50 

Section 3 $258.50 $193.00 $219.00 $65.50 

Section 4 $183.00 $137.00 $155.00 $46.00 

Section 5 $130.50 $99.00 $110.00 $31.50 


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WHAT ARE DESIGN PACKS? 

Design Packs allow you to create a package 

of 4, 6, 8 or 12* concerts from any of the 

Masterworks, Pops or SoundBytes series. 

You can enjoy the flexibility of choosing any 

concert for any time, to suit your lifestyle and 

your musical tastes. 

WHY CHOOSE DESIGN PACKS 

OVER SINGLE TICKETS? 

WSO Design Packs offer you the option to 

select only the concerts that you would like to 

attend and receive great savings. 

DESIGN 4-PACK REGULAR SEASON TICKET PRICES 




Loge $326.00 $260.00 $290.00 $66.00 

Section 1 $288.00 $230.00 $255.00 $58.00 

Section 2 $234.00 $186.00 $209.00 $48.00 

Section 3 $195.00 $156.00 $173.00 $39.00 

Section 4 $139.00 $110.00 $124.00 $29.00 

DESIGN 4-PACK SENIOR SEASON TICKET PRICES 




Loge $326.00 $260.00 $290.00 $66.00 

Section 1 $267.00 $213.00 $237.00 $54.00 

Section 2 $214.00 $171.00 $189.00 $43.00 

Section 3 $182.00 $145.00 $160.00 $37.00 

Section 4 $129.00 $103.00 $115.00 $26.00 





Loge $489.00 $366.00 $415.00 $123.00 

Section 1 $432.00 $324.00 $367.00 $108.00 

Section 2 $351.00 $261.00 $298.00 $90.00 

Section 3 $292.50 $219.00 $247.00 $73.50 

Section 4 $208.50 $156.00 $177.00 $52.50 





Loge $489.00 $366.00 $415.00 $123.00 

Section 1 $400.50 $299.00 $340.00 $101.50 

Section 2 $321.00 $240.00 $272.00 $81.00 

Section 3 $273.00 $204.00 $232.00 $69.00 

Section 4 $193.50 $145.00 $164.00 $48.50 

Design Packs 

YOU ALSO RECEIVE GREAT SAVINGS! 

Depending on the package you select, you 

can save anywhere from 15% – 35% off the 

single ticket price. 

WHAT IF MY PLANS CHANGE? 

You can also buy an open-ended package 

giving you the opportunity to buy now and 

choose your concerts later! 

If your plans change, take advantage of our 

flexible exchange policy to switch concerts. 

* Each Design Pack is intended for one (1) individual and 

cannot be used for multiple tickets to a single concert. 





Loge $652.00 $456.00 $521.00 $196.00 

Section 1 $576.00 $403.00 $460.00 $173.00 

Section 2 $468.00 $327.00 $374.00 $141.00 

Section 3 $390.00 $273.00 $312.00 $117.00 

Section 4 $278.00 $194.00 $222.00 $84.00 





Loge $652.00 $456.00 $521.00 $196.00 

Section 1 $534.00 $373.00 $427.00 $161.00 

Section 2 $428.00 $299.00 $342.00 $129.00 

Section 3 $364.00 $254.00 $291.00 $110.00 

Section 4 $258.00 $180.00 $206.00 $78.00 





Loge $978.00 $635.00 $733.00 $343.00 

Section 1 $864.00 $561.00 $648.00 $303.00 

Section 2 $702.00 $456.00 $526.00 $246.00 

Section 3 $585.00 $379.00 $438.00 $206.00 

Section 4 $417.00 $271.00 $312.00 $146.00 





Loge $978.00 $635.00 $733.00 $343.00 

Section 1 $801.00 $520.00 $599.00 $281.00 

Section 2 $642.00 $417.00 $479.00 $225.00 

Section 3 $546.00 $354.00 $409.00 $192.00 

Section 4 $387.00 $251.00 $290.00 $136.00 



Student Savings 

& Soundcheck Program 

STUDENT BOTTOMLESS PASS 

This Pass entitles students to attend a 

full season of concerts for only $75. 

EXTREME BOTTOMLESS PASS 

for an additional $25 will include 

all New Music Festival concerts 

and events. 

Bottomless Pass holders can purchase 

an additional ticket for only $10 to 

any concert and bring a friend. 

UNLIMITED MUSIC REFILLS! All Student Bottomless Passes 

are valid for the 2010/2011 season. 

Not a student? 

Join the Soundcheck 

Program! 

If you are between the ages of 18 – 30, you are 

eligible to buy tickets to WSO concerts for only 

$20.00 per ticket. There is no catch! We want 

to make it easy for you to enjoy live classical music. 

Free membership! Join today! 

Visit our website www.wso.ca for more details 


It’s easy and 

affordable 

for full-time 

students 

to enjoy 

great music 

with the WSO 

Please bring student ID and proof of enrollment when you purchase your pass. Tickets may be reserved in advance or on the concert 

date. Tickets must be picked up on the night of the concert from the Box Office. Please present your student ID and Bottomless Pass card. 

A SOUNDCHECK membership entitles 

you to purchase up to two tickets to each 

performance for $20.00 per ticket (best 

available two weeks before each concert). 

Once you join, you will be able to: 

• Purchase tickets on-line. 

• Receive e-postcards inviting you to 

attend upcoming concerts and events. 

• Have the opportunity to meet with 

musicians and guests. 

• Attend special pre/post performance 

functions! 

Soundcheck 

sponsored by

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. 

EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN 

You can now pay in 6 convenient monthly 

installments. A one-time order fee of $9 for 

cheque payments will be added to your total. 

No fee is applied for credit card payments. 

Note: Early Bird subscribers pay half at the 

time of purchase and the remaining half on 

the 15 th of the following month. 

This offer is not available online. 

TICKET EXCHANGES! 

Can’t make a performance? Simply call the 

WSO patron services 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 per ticket fee for 

season ticket holders. 

No exchanges allowed into WSO Virtuosi 

concerts, WSO Feature Performances and the 

following concerts: 

December 18 

Messiah (Masterworks C) 

April 23 

St. John Passion (Masterworks B) 

May 13, 14, 15 

Peking Acrobats (Pops) 

Order 

Information 

CANCELLED ORDERS 

A handling fee of $25 per order will 

be charged for any cancelled orders. 

Season ticket package cancellations 

must be completed by 5:00 pm the 

day of your first concert, or 5:00 pm 

on Saturday for Sunday concerts. 

IMPORTANT DATES 

A number of our concerts sell out 

quickly. Be sure to purchase your 

tickets early! 

May 15 - Early Bird deadline 

to save up to 42% off regular 

single ticket prices 

June 19 - Renewal deadline to 

save your seats and season 

ticket package 

June 20 - Seats are released for 

sale to new season ticket holders 

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. 

• Include with your order the full 

names and phone numbers of the 

friends with whom you would 

like to sit. 


ORDER FORM 

MAILING INFORMATION 

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Name 

Address 

City Province Postal Code 

DESIGN MINI-PACKS 

Ex: Concert Date 

1 

2 

3 

SEATING PREFERENCES 

Home Phone 

Business Phone 

Email 

Seating in some sections may be limited. To facilitate processing please indicate a second choice of series and seating locations. 

Seating request: 

1st Choice 2nd Choice 

❏ I require wheelchair accessible seating ❏ I require handicap parking: Permit No. _________ 

PAYMENT 

Charge to my: ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ AMEX 

Credit Card Account Number 

Expiration Date 

Name on Card (please print) 

Authorized Signature 

❏ My cheque(s) or money order is enclosed, 

payable to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra 

Join the WSO e-Digest Club 

and sign-up to receive concert reminders, programme 

notes and special offers exclusively for e-Digest members. 

❏ Yes, sign me up for the WSO e-Digest! 

Seating for this series will be the same section with different seats for each concert. 

4 

5 

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Date__________________________________________________ 

Series /Additional Performances Concert Date Price Price per Number 

For Design Mini-Packs complete list below Section Ticket/Series of Tickets 

Please consider a tax-deductible donation with your subscription order. YOUR DONATION 


$1.50 Restoration Fee (per individual concert ticket) 

7 

8 

9 

INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN 

❏ I wish to pay for my season tickets in 6 installments 

Payment dates: 1. Today’s date 

2. The 15th of the following 5 months 

One time payment fee of $9 for cheque payments will be 

added to the total. 

GST no. 105268673RT0001 

20102011 SEASON GUIDE 

Grand Total 

10 

11 

12 

Total 

Artists, programs, dates and prices are subject to change. 

The WSO treats your personal information with respect. 

Your contact information will be used to provide you with 

your tickets and to keep you informed of other events and 

fundraising opportunities in support of the WSO. If you wish 

to be removed from our list, simply contact us by e-mail at 

boxoffice@wso.mb.ca or by phone at 204.949.3999. 

Order processed by:______________________________________ 

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Seating & Parking 

MASTERWORKS 

WSO POPS 

SOUNDBYTES 

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

Please be advised, line of sight issues exist for second balcony seats. 

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 

Scent-Free 




20102011 SEASON GUIDE 

Alexander Mickelthwate, Music Director 

Richard Lee, Resident Conductor 

Vincent Ho, Composer-in-Residence 

WSO Season 

at-a-Glance 

OPENING NIGHT! 

MARK O’CONNOR & MAHLER 1 

Friday, September 24 I 8:00 pm 

Saturday, September 25 I 8:00 pm 

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 2 

Friday, October 8 I 10:30 am 

^ 

DVORÁK CELLO CONCERTO 

Friday, October 8 I 8:00 pm 

Saturday, October 9 I 8:00 pm 

CHANTAL KREVIAZUK: 

ORCHESTRA PREMIERE 



Sunday, October 24 I 2:00 pm 

FIALKOWSKA PLAYS CHOPIN 



HOUSE OF HALLOWEEN 

Sunday, October 31 I 2:00 pm 

MUSIC, MOVIES & MADDIN 

Thursday, November 4 I 8:00 pm 

SIMPLY SINATRA 

Friday, November 5 I 8:00 pm 

Saturday, November 6 I 8:00 pm 

Sunday, November 7 I 2:00 pm 

MOZART 

Friday, November 12 I 10:30 am 

MOZART & STRAUSS 

Friday, November 12 I 8:00 pm 

Saturday, November 13 I 8:00 pm 

BEETHOVEN MASS IN C 

Friday, December 3 I 8:00 pm 

Saturday, December 4 I 8:00 pm 

FESTIVE FRIVOLITY 

WITH AL SIMMONS 

Sunday, December 5 – 2:00 pm 

CANADIAN TENORS CHRISTMAS SHOW 

Friday, December 10 I 8:00 pm 


Sunday, December 12 I 2:00 pm 

HANDEL’S MESSIAH 


AFRO-CUBAN NIGHTS WITH 

PAPA MAMBO 

Friday, January 14 I 8:00 pm 

Saturday, January 15 I 8:00 pm 

Sunday, January 16 I 2:00 pm 

SAINT-SAËNS ORGAN SYMPHONY 

Friday, January 21 I 10:30 am 

Friday, January 21 I 8:00 pm 


EVELYN GLENNIE 


KRZYSZTOF PENDERECKI 

Friday, February 4 I 8:00 pm 

ROMANTIC RENDEVOUS 

Saturday, February 12 I 8:00 pm 

MANNY TUBA’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE 

Sunday, February 13 I 2:00 pm 

ANTON KUERTI PLAYS BEETHOVEN 4 



CANADIAN BRASS 



Sunday, February 27 I 2:00 pm 

BARTÓK CONCERTO FOR ORCHESTRA 

Friday, March 4 I 10:30 am 

BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO 

Friday, March 4 I 8:00 pm 

Saturday, March 5 I 8:00 pm 

PROKOFIEV & RACHMANINOV 



THE MYSTERIOUS MAESTRO 

Sunday, March 20 I 2:00 pm 

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON: 

THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD 



Sunday, March 27 I 2:00 pm 

CHAPLIN’S MODERN TIMES 

Thursday, April 14 I 8:00 pm 

SCHEHERAZADE 

ENCHANTMENT THEATRE COMPANY 

Sunday, April 17 I 2:00 pm 

ST. JOHN PASSION 

Saturday, April 23 I 8:00 pm 

ALL TCHAIKOVSKY 

Friday, April 29 I 8:00 pm 

Saturday, April 30 I 8:00 pm 

THE PEKING ACROBATS 

Friday, May 13 I 8:00 pm 

Saturday, May 14 I 8:00 pm 

Sunday, May 15 I 2:00 pm 

Don’t miss out on the Early Bird Deadline of May 15 and 

save up to 42%! BUY YOUR SEASON TICKETS TODAY! 

Subscribe today! Call 204-949-3999 or visit www.wso.ca

20102011 SEASON GUIDE - Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

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