Stravinsky’s Firebird 1919
In 1910, Stravinsky premiered The Firebird ballet with the Ballet Russe, and it became an international success. The new collaboration between Sergei Diaghilev, Stravinsky, and the brilliant dancer Nijinsky brought together what must be considered …
A chat with Julia Wedman
When trying to write a short post about our guest artist baroque violinist Julia Wedman, we realized that it’s hard not to gush about this talented Saskatoon sweetheart. Julia’s bio is incredible. She has been a member …
Board Governance Workshop with Simone Joyaux
Do not miss a rare opportunity to learn about board governance and training from one of the exceptional voices in the field: Simone Joyaux, ACFRE. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at …
Can you hear it?
The other day I was visiting with an SSO donor. I thoroughly enjoy talking with people who have played a part in this new era of Saskatoon’s orchestra. I always learn something about the SSO …
After Dark – With Free Flow Dance
Classical music and dance have more in common than you think. Aside from the obvious connections, both artistic mediums seem to constantly battle against the perception that they are passé. The misconception that it’s all …
Beethoven’s 7th
The Seventh Symphony’s premiere concert [on December 8, 1813] was performed to benefit the soldiers wounded a few months earlier in the battle of Hanau. It was one of Beethoven’s most successful concerts. Viennese audiences, miserable from …
A new year for SSO Chorus!
The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is calling all interested choral singers to audition for the 2016-2017 season of the SSO Chorus. This season includes performances of Bach’s Cantata 140 “Wachet Auf”, Handel’s “Let Thy Hand Be …
Orient Express 101
The SSO brings Quartetto Gelato to Saskatoon to take us for a musical ride on the Orient Express. We are very excited about this fantastic concert – where we get to sit back, sip some wine, and …
The Human Condition and Hatzis’ Lament
The SSO is proud of its commitment to Canadian music, and we’ve been waiting all season for this one! Composer Christos Hatzis is a mighty figure in the landscape of new music – his work …
Introducing Ileana Montalbetti
Canadian soprano Ileana Montalbetti’s “voice rings, her breath support is flawless, she can turn an elegant phrase and…has dramatic ability” (John Terauds, Toronto Star). The 2015/16 season sees Montalbetti debuting with L’Opéra National de Paris, as Sacerdotessa in Aida (Verdi) …
An Ode to Joy – Beethoven’s Symphony 9
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 Ludwig van Beethoven – Bonn, Germany / December 15, 1770; d. Vienna, Austria / March 26, 1827 The evolution of this towering piece, one of the supreme …
One of the great birthday gifts – Wagner’s Idyll
On July 7, 1864, the most infamous ménage á trois in music history took place in the Villa Pelle on Lake Starnberg. It resulted in a divorce, a child, a marriage, lots of rumors, and …
Hearing the impact of Share in the Future
Some one recently said to me that the SSO is “punching above its weight class”. It has been a wonderful season and the last few events have not only been incredible concerts but show exactly …
Bach’s Orchestral Suites
Christoph Wolff © 2013 For a long time, most of Johann Sebastian Bach’s chamber and ensemble music was assigned to the years 1717 to 1723, when he served as Kapellmeister at the princely court of Cöthen. However, more …
Cameco and SSO bring Jan Lisiecki to La Ronge
For many in Saskatchewan’s north, this will be the first time they’ve heard a classical pianist of this calibre. On Thursday March 3, internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jan Lisiecki will bring his talents to Senator …
A hometown pianist worth championing
Samuel Deason has made a habit of impressing Saskatoon audiences. Since his days of capturing the attention of adjudicators and judges as a teen who made playing monstrously difficult music look easy, to his annual …
Volunteer with the SSO!
Looking to share your volunteer time with Saskatoon’s orchestra? There are many ways to support the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra! VOLUNTEER BENEFITS Not only is volunteering beneficial to the SSO, it’s beneficial to volunteers! Volunteer benefits include: …
Share in the Future a resounding success
The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce that during our Share in the Future campaign, the SSO exceeded its fundraising goal for the campaign – with the generosity of the Frank and Ellen Remai …
And the winner is…
After months of voting – the overwhelming winner was Symphony No 1 by Brahms! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ij6I_zhBdU&w=560&h=315] In the year 1854, a 21-year-old Johannes Brahms heard Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony for the first time and resolved to …
Meet violinist Kerry DuWors
Canadian-born violinist Kerry DuWors has earned accolades for her “poise and maturity” and “spellbinding expression,” and has been praised for always finding “the music behind the notes” (Winnipeg Free Press). Winner of the 26th Eckhardt-Gramatté …
Subscribe Now for Early Bird 20% off!
It’s that time of year again! Between April 1st and June 1st you can subscribe to the 85th season of the SSO for a savings of 20%! But that’s not all – next season subscribers …
Tribute to Ruth Horlick
The SSO dedicates this weekend’s performance of the Faure Requiem in memory of one of the organization’s greatest champions. The passing of long-time patron Ruth Horlick was felt throughout the organization – Ruth was the first …
