7:30PM, Saturday, September 16, 2023
St John’s Cathedral
816 Spadina Crescent E
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3H4
7:30PM, Sunday, September 17, 2023
St John’s Cathedral
816 Spadina Crescent E
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3H4

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Judith Yan, conductor
Véronique Mathieu, violin
Erin Brophey, English horn

Max Richter – The Four Seasons Recomposed
A modern reimagining of the famous Four Seasons.

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A once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to present the magical reimagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by modernist Max Richter. And the performance takes place under the Museum of the Moon.

Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.

Over its lifetime, the Museum of the Moon will be presented in a number of different ways both indoors and outdoors, so altering the experience and interpretation of the artwork. As it travels from place to place, it will gather new musical compositions and an ongoing collection of personal responses, stories, and mythologies, as well as highlight the latest moon science.
The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight, and surround-sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award-winning composer Dan Jones. Each venue also programs its own series of lunar-inspired events beneath the moon.

Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations, and live arts projects. Living in the UK but working internationally since 1997, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe. Jerram has a set of different narratives that make up his practice which are developing in parallel with one another.
He is known worldwide for his large-scale public artworks.


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The Program

Four Seasons of the Moon

Judith Yan, conductor
Véronique Mathieu, violin
Erin Brophey, English horn
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

Eventide
Kenneth Fuchs

The Four Seasons Recomposed

Spring I
Spring II
Spring III
Summer I
Summer II
Summer III
Autumn I
Autumn II
Autumn III
Winter I
Winter II
Winter III

Max Richter

Museum of the Moon has been co-commissioned by a number of creative organisations brought together by Luke Jerram and Norfolk & Norwich Festival. These include: Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Brighton Festival, Without Walls, Cork Midsummer Festival, We The Curious, Lakes Alive, Provincial Domain Dommelhof, Les Tombées de la Nuit, Rennes  and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The artwork has been created in partnership with the UK Space Agency, University of Bristol and The Association for Science and Discovery Centres.

The Artists

Véronique Mathieu, violin

Described as a violinist with ‘chops to burn, and rock solid musicianship’ (The Whole Note, TORONTO), Canadian violinist Véronique Mathieu enjoys an exciting career as a soloist, chamber musician, and music…

Erin Brophey, English horn

Erin Brophey is currently the Principal Oboe of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. Previously, Erin held the position of section oboe and English horn with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra for…

Judith Yan, conductor

Equally adept at conducting symphony, opera, and ballet, Judith Yan’s career has taken her internationally, conducting for major companies in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. She has held Staff…

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This concert also includes:

Keyboard  –  Kerry Agnew
Harp  –  Jacquie McNulty

Special Thanks

Thanks to AIM Electric for making the installation of the Museum of the Moon possible.

 

Thanks to Mark von Eschen for his work installing the Museum of the Moon.
Thanks to Keith Fitzgerald from Production Lighting.
Thanks to St John’s Anglican Cathedral for allowing us to take over their space with not one, but two large art installations.
Thanks to the Saskatoon Concert Band for the use of their crotales.

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Program Notes

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