Louis Riel: Replacing the “Kuyas”
In 1967, Mavor Moore and Harry Somers had been commissioned by the Canadian Opera Company to write an opera for Canada’s Centennial. They chose Louis Riel as a subject, and…
Susannah’s Ain’t it a Pretty Night
Biblical stories have commonly found their way into the performing arts, often taking on the cultural flavour of the time in which they were created. You need look no further…
One Hand, One Hearty Pair of Overtures
Long before Winnipeg ever faced off against San Jose, the jets and sharks were rumbling in the streets of New York City in Leonard Bernstein’s masterful 1957 musical, West Side…
The Carmen Suites
The two Carmen orchestral suites beautifully capture some of the show’s most memorable moments and bring the drama of the opera stage into the concert hall. Though writing for a…
Bizet’s Carmen
Georges Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most beloved pieces of theatre in the operatic canon. The story’s exotic locations, which include a Sevillian cigarette factory, a bullring, and a…
Keeping Everyone Safe this Fall
The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra will be requiring proof of vaccination for musicians, staff, guest artists, volunteers, and audience members this fall. This decision was made after lengthy discussions with the…
ConcertStream.tv
A completely new way to experience the music – get up close and personal with the sound. We are incredibly excited to launch our Digital Concert Stream. What does this…
Trans and Non-binary Composer and Artist Panel Discussion
Over the last year, Kendra Harder (she/hers) and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra have been offering free online courses for the public about female composers, focusing on their experiences, the reasons…