We need to close the gap
There is something magical about the rare few artists who really make music. In an era when the classical “superstars” of our day got famous on their ability to impress, nothing…
A New Era – SSO and U of S to sign partnership agreement
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Jan. 28th to enhance and extend joint initiatives that…
The Happiest Birthday of All
Even though the days are finally getting longer, January is still a dark, cold time. Thankfully there is a special day a the end of the month to bring us…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….