Adam Johnson, conductor
Allison Miller, flute
The 21st century thankfully has marked the rediscovery of the music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
The Chevalier was a champion fencer, lead a battalion to war, was friends with Marie Antoinette, a regular at the court of Louis XVI, a violinist, a conductor, an impresario, and composer too! His musical stamp is forever imprinted on Paris thanks to his magnificent career and his passion for creating.
The concert features not only the music of Chevalier, but also Haydn’s Symphony 82, “The Bear”.
Gaining its nickname because it was the most amount of musicians Haydn had put on stage to date (a bear of an orchestra!), “The Bear” is the first of Haydn’s Paris Symphonies, works that were commissioned by Chevalier…who also happened to be holding the baton on the podium at the symphony’s premiere.
The performance features the SSO’s Principal Flute Allison Miller in a performance of Francois Devienne’s 7th Flute Concerto. Devienne was not only a contemporary and friend of the Chevalier’s, but he played in Chevalier’s orchestra too!
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The Program
Chevalier’s Paris
Adam Johnson, conductor
Allison Miller, flute
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 2, Op. 11
I. Allegro Presto
II. Andante
III. Presto
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Flute Concerto No. 7 in E Minor
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Poco moderato
François Devienne
Symphony No. 82 in C Major (“The Bear”)
I. Vivace assai
II. Alegretto
III. Menuet e Trio
IV. Finale: Vivace assai
Joseph Haydn
*Order subject to change.
Adam Johnson
[box]Thrilling audiences at the top levels of the Canadian music scene, award-winning Canadian conductor Adam Johnson has been praised as “an exciting talent” and for his “charismatic, commanding presence” on the podium. A highly-sought leader, he completed his training in his role as Assistant Conductor of the Montréal Symphony Orchestra from 2016-2018, and was appointed Resident Conductor for the 2018-2019 season. He collaborated closely with Music Director Kent Nagano on recordings for Decca and Analekta, and contributed to performances in Carnegie Hall, the Salzburg Festival, and a major European tour. He has conducted more than 65 concerts with the OSM and is frequently reengaged as a guest conductor.
Prior to his tenure in Montréal, Johnson served for three seasons with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, initially as Resident Conductor (2013-2015), and subsequently as Associate Conductor (2015-2016). He has also guest-conducted the Edmonton, Québec, Trois-Rivières, Saskatoon, Guelph and Thunder Bay symphony orchestras, as well as Symphony Nova Scotia. Internationally he has conducted the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and members of the Philharmonisches Staatsorchestre Hamburg. [/box]
Allison Miller
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[box]Allison Miller, Saskatoon-born flutist, is thrilled to have recently joined the SSO in 2019. Having received tenure in 2020, Allison now holds the Randi Nelson Chair of Principal Flute with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. Allison completed a Diploma of Music at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, studying with Richard Volet. She went on to complete both a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music specializing in Music Performance at the University of Ottawa, studying with Camille Churchfield. Allison has appeared numerous times as both a Flutist and Piccoloist with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. Allison is the Sessional Lecturer in Flute at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Music. Allison has also served as a Woodwind Sectional Instructor for the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra and frequently presents guest master classes for the Saskatchewan Band Association. In her teaching, Allison encourages both physical and mental health, a sense of community and not competition, and a focused and efficient method of practice. Allison has been recognized for her passion and dedication to teaching, for which she has received the RCM Gold Medal award as a distinguished flute teacher. Her students perform at local festivals and have been accepted to artistic schools such as Ottawa’s Canterbury High School. They have performed in Canada’s many musical venues, including Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music. Outside of the U of S, Allison maintains a private studio of highly advanced high school students[/box]
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Program Notes
The Bear Necessities
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Music Talk with Adam Johnson
Maestro Adam Johnson was the very first guest on the SSO’s Music Talk from McNally – that was 7 years ago! We’re thrilled to have him back leading this very…
The French Mozart
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A Little Knight Music
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Joseph Boulonge the Chevalier de Saint-Georges
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Experiencing the Music Together & Safely
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