Cosette Justo Valdés, conductor
Kinan Azmeh, clarinet
Curiosity, Genius, and the Search for Petula Clark – Kelly-Marie Murphy
Pelléas et Mélisande – Gabriel Faure
Symphonic Minutes – Erno Dohnanyi
Suite for Improviser and Orchestra – Kinan Azmeh
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One of the most fascinating artists of our times, the multi-faceted Kinan Azmeh has left a lasting impression of his creativity on modern classical music.
Hailed as “intensely soulful” and a “virtuoso” by The New York Times, Winner of the OpusKlassik award in 2019 clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh has gained international recognition for what the New Yorker has called “Spellbinding!” for his distinctive voice across diverse musical genres.
He joins the SSO to perform his own Suite for Improviser and Orchestra.
Maestra Cosette Justo Valdes leads the SSO in this colourful musical adventure.
Kinan Azmeh appears by arrangement with Sciolino Artist Management.
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The Program
Kinan Azmeh with the SSO
Cosette Justo Valdés, conductor
Kinan Azmeh, clarinet
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
Curiosity, Genius, and the Search for Petula Clark
Kelly-Marie Murphy
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80
I. Prélude
II. Fileuse (“The Spinner”)
III. Sicilienne
IV. La mort de Mélisande (“The Death of Melisande”)
Gabriel Fauré
~Intermission~
Symphonic Minutes, Op. 36
I. Capriccio. Vivacissimo possibile
II. Rapsodia. Andante
III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
IV. Tema con Variazione. Andante poco moto
V. Rondo. Presto
Ernö Dohnányi
Suite for Improviser and Orchestra
I. Love on 139th Street in D
II. November 22nd
III. Wedding
Kinan Azmeh
Kinan Azmeh appears by arrangement with Sciolino Artist Management
The Artists
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This concert also includes:
Violin – Alexa Arnyek, Brandon Johnson, Cherie Jarock, Sofia Mycyk, Lauren Dykstra
Cello – Terry Sturge
Harp – Keri Zwicker
Keyboard – Michelle Aalders
Special Thanks
Thanks to the Saskatoon Concert Band for the use of their crotales.
Thanks to the University of Saskatchewan Music Department for the use of their crotales.
Program Notes
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