Tchaikovsky’s Final Symphony
After completing his 5th Symphony in 1888, Tchaikovsky did not start thinking about his next symphony until April 1891, on his way to the United States. The first drafts of a new symphony were started …
Anastasia Rizikov
It’s not everyday a stellar 19 year old pianist comes to town, and even more rare that they give their first performance of a concerto that is new to their repertoire. March 24th we’re thrilled …
Both Sides Now Downtown YXE
It’s sometimes easy to forget that the iconic Joni Mitchell grew up here in Saskatoon – in fact, Saskatoon and the Canadian prairies make many appearances in Joni’s catalogue of songs. In Cherokee Louise we …
Win A Print of Denyse Klette’s Joni
In 2017, artist Denyse Klette helped us celebrate our Mozart Festival with a one-of-a-kind portrait of Wolfgang – and when she found out that we had a concert celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell, a …
Sarah Slean – Artist Profile
When we first began to conceive of this show featuring Joni’s music from Both Sides Now and Travelogue, the big question was “who do we get to sing it?!”…the question only lingered in the air …
Edwin Livingston – Artist Profile
For our concert on March 3rd, we’re joined by bassist Edwin Livingston – maybe you’ve seen him on Ellen? Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Edwin Livingston was exposed to music early on. After receiving his B.M. …
Peter Erskine – Artist Profile
Legendary drummer Peter Erskine can be heard on Joni Mitchell’s album Both Sides Now – and now you can hear him play the music live with the SSO on March 3rd. Peter Erskine has played …
Vince Mendoza – Artist Profile
One of the most versatile and prolific composer–arranger–conductors of the last two decades, multi-Grammy Award winner Vince Mendoza has written arrangements for a wide variety of pop and jazz artists, from Joni Mitchell, Sting, Melody …
Lahni Russell – Artist Profile
This weekend’s concert features our Principal Cellist Lahni Russell in a unique piece. Canadian composer Jocelyn Morlock’s work Exaudi is scored for solo cello and choir – it’s become a bit of a calling card …
Canadian Chamber Choir – Artist Profile
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3XLaWyQwqs&w=560&h=315] It began as an unlikely dream nurtured by alumni of the 1999 National Youth Choir, and became a phenomenon that grew out of passion and determination. A decade and a half later, the …
Free Events with Tania Miller and Guy Few
During our special Homecoming concert week celebrations there are many free events that you can take in. Music Talk at McNally Robinson with Tania Miller Tuesday, January 16th at 7pm-8pm McNally Robinson Join SSO Executive …
Faure’s Pelleas et Melisande
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zxjhnjIt7o] The score was commissioned in 1898 by Mrs Patrick Campbell for the play’s first production in English, in which she starred with Johnston Forbes-Robertson and John Martin-Harvey. Mrs Campbell had invited Debussy to …
Guy Few – Artist Profile
Versatile and fearless…that’s the perfect way to describe Guy Few’s attitude and performances on stage. Guy grew up in Saskatoon, and made his orchestral debut with the SSO in the 1980s. His interpretations have …
Tania Miller – Artist Profile
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3ZnkMoQWyo] The SSO is thrilled have Tania Miller return to our podium for this very special Homecoming concert. She grew up in Foam Lake, did her undergrad at the University of Saskatchewan, and taught …
Brahms’ sunny 3rd symphony
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viqIe35TEgo] Hans Richter, who conducted the premiere of the symphony, proclaimed it to be Brahms’ Eroica. The symphony was well received, more so than his Second Symphony. Although Richard Wagner had died earlier that …
Q&A with Matthew Pauls
Matthew Pauls returns for a fourth year to the SSO’s Messiah performances – based now out of Winnipeg, Matt is returning home not only to sing but be part of our big musical family! We …
Q&A with tenor Spencer McKnight
Tenor Spencer McKnight has quickly become an SSO audience favourite having made his debut with us in our 2014 Messiah performances. His effortless coloratura and exceptional diction make him the perfect Messiah tenor. Fresh off …
Q&A with alto Lisa Hornung
Mezzo soprano Lisa Hornung is likely the SSO’s most featured artist – a regular on our stage for 30 seasons! Aside from her wonderful text-driven oratorio performances, Lisa is a renowned teacher and hosts …
The 5 Top SSO Stocking Stuffers
Tickets to the SSO make a perfect stocking stuffer, so we made it simple to know what the perfect gift for your loved ones. The remainder of our season is jam-packed with incredible concerts, so …
FAQs of Sing-Along Messiah
Messiah time is almost here! We love putting together and performing Handel’s Messiah each year. If it were possible we would fit every one from Saskatoon’s large choral community on stage with us for one …
Q&A with soprano Chelsea Mahan
Soprano Chelsea Mahan has been a staple of the SSO’s programming of the last few seasons – she’s regularly featured in oratorio works with the orchestra and has become an audience favorite! She is a …
A One-of-a-Kind Nutcracker Night
The SSO is excited to team up with the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra to bring you not one, but two Nutcracker Suites! Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet has proven to be one of the most timeless holiday traditions. …
Hatzis’ Thunder Drum
Co-commissioned by the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Nova Scotia with a grant from the Ontario Arts Council, Thunder Drum is a work for small orchestra and audio playback. (The audio playback is delivered …
Discovering Vivaldi in the 20th Century
While the name Vivaldi is a household classical name, its easy to forget that until the early 20th century his music had been completely forgotten. By 1926, nearly all of Vivaldi’s work had been lost. …
