Make Mine Mahler

Gyro Productions Masters Series, Saturday, May 19

Mahler’s “Fifth” unleashes awe-inspiring power and fury and then recedes to caress the soul. Plus a guest appearance by the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. The orchestral event of the year.

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Suite Beethoven

Music for a Sunday Afternoon, May 27

Delta Bessborough, 2:30 pm
The principal players of the Saskatoon Symphony present an end-of-season treat—Beethoven plus ‘Gone is All Your Fear.’ — a new composition by Richard Carnegie.

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Fernando Varela Classical to Classic Rock

POPS Series, Sep. 22, 2012

“I’ve worked with every giant in the business, and just when you think you’ve already heard everything, even I was blown away.” – David Foster



Classics for Skeptics A Halloween Spooktacular

Masters Series, Oct. 20, 2012

A frightfully special symphonic journey into spookiness and suspense! The biggest surprise is that you know this classical music already—it’s made you cringe, given you goosebumps, and made you jump out of your chair.



Inspired by the Bard

Masters Series, Nov. 3, 2012

Artists through the centuries have been captivated and inspired by the work of Shakespeare. Inspired by the Bard presents “Shakespearean” compositions by three of the great composers.



One Vision The Music of Queen

POPS Series, Nov. 17, 2012

“The audience jumped into the act with gusto, singing, stomping and clapping,
waving cell phones instead of lighters…” The Gazette, Cedar Rapids



Messiah

Holiday Concerts, Dec. 15, 2012

There is little music as spiritually transcendent as Handel’s Messiah. Composed in 1741, it nevertheless remains the source of new revelations and inspiration each time it is heard or performed. Its performance by the Saskatoon Symphony is a holiday tradition.



The Great

Masters Series, Jan 19, 2013

This concert should really be called “The Greats,” as there are so many ‘greats’ connected to this event. Haldan Martinson, principal violinist with the Boston Symphony, one of the great orchestras of the world, returns to roots in Saskatoon to play Mendelssohn’s masterful concerto.



At the Movies A Night of Oscar®

POPS Series, Feb 9, 2013

“What a wonderfully entertaining show last night! As lovers of movies and music, [we] enjoyed every minute of the concert.”- D.W., Saskatoon



Rana and The Russians

Masters Series, Mar. 9, 2012

Daniel Smith guest conductor
Beatrice Rana piano
MCINTYRE: A Medley of Insolent Noises
TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5
March 19, 2012 TCU Place, Sid Buckwold Theatre



French Delight

Masters Series, April 6, 2013

C’est le printemps! Yes, it’s spring, and what better way to celebrate than with a delightful array of delectable works from French composers. Saskatchewan’s own Blair Lofgren, principal cellist of the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec (OSQ), will perform what many consider the great concerto written for the instrument.



Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia

POPS Series, May 4, 2013

“. . . an exhilirating night of music and lyrics . . . stop what you’re doing and head to the Hilton—he’s just that good.” – New York Daily News



An American Salute

Masters Series, May 18, 2013

We are showcasing two of America’s most popular composers with some of their finest work. From Gershwin’s interpretation of the native rhythms of Cuba and the Caribbean, to his iconic ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ presented with the piano artistry of Michael Kim, Dean of the Brandon University School of Music, the evening builds from one masterpiece to the next.



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NEWS from the SSO

Preview next Saturday’s season finale – Make Mine Mahler

There’s a special appearance by the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra and a much-anticipated performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 5.

It’s easy to subscribe to our 2012/2013 ‘Season of Champions’

Maestro Victor Sawa launched the 2012/2013 ‘Season of Champions’ at a press event on May 1.

Existing subscribers have until the EARLY-BIRD deadline of June 14 to renew and keep their current seats, plus SAVE 20% and be eligible for other subscriber benefits!

Subscription packages are at the printer and current subscribers should receive them in the mail early next week.

You can also review the brochure online and renew using the new, secure online form (so new, it’s not even mentioned in the brochure). You will still need to enter details of your choices, but you can then submit it to the TCU Place Box Office with one click. Of course, you can still mail your subscription, call in your order or renew in person at the Box Office, if you prefer. We want to make it easy for everyone!