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Judith Yan, conductor
Ryan Davis, viola
Allison Miller, flute
Up to Her Waist in Lupins – Christos Hatzis*
Viola Concerto in G minor – Cecil Forsyth
Symphony No. 2, Op. 30 – Ruth Gipps
Excitement | Curiosity | Joy
An epic musical adventure of discovery that you must experience live.
Maestra Judith Yan leads your orchestra in our new commission by composer Christos Hatzis in honour of our flute emeritus, Randi Nelson. This world premiere features our very own Principal Flute Allison Miller showcasing her exceptional artistry in this new work by the world-renowned Hatzis.
Saskatoon’s own Ryan Davis returns home to make his SSO debut with his very favourite piece of music, Cecil Forsyth’s Viola Concerto. Never heard of it? Trust us you’re going to wonder why you’ve been missing out!
The real adventure begins when we dive into the cinematic soundscape of Ruth Gipps’ 2nd Symphony. Gipps captures lightning in a bottle with this one-movement work that acts as an affair with your imagination.
We’re certain that no one in the room will have heard this music performed before…forget what you know and jump in with both feet.
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*Denotes Canadian Composer
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The Program
Orchestration
Sense of Adventure
Judith Yan, conductor
Ryan Davis, viola
Allison Miller, flute
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
Up to Her Waist in Lupins
Christos Hatzis
Viola Concerto in G Minor
I. Appassionato (Cadenza) – Moderato –
Con moto, agitato
II. Andante un poco sostenuto
III. Allegro con fuoco
Cecil Forsyth
~Intermission~
Symphony No. 2 in B Major, Op.30
I. Moderato
II. Allegro moderato – Poco meno
III. Andante – Maestoso
IV. Tempo di marcia
V. Adagio
VI. Allegro moderato – Tranquillo
VII. Moderato – Appassionato
VIII. Allegro – Più mosso
Ruth Gipps
The Artists
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…
Allison Miller, flute
Allison Miller, Saskatoon-born flutist, is thrilled to have joined the SSO in 2019. Having received tenure in 2020, Allison now holds the Randi Nelson Chair of Principal Flute with the…
Ryan Davis, viola
Praised by The WholeNote as “showcasing multitudes of colours and possibilities, with much skill and imagination,” Radia, the moniker for Saskatchewan-raised artist Ryan Davis, is swiftly emerging as a singular…
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This concert also includes:
Violin 1 – Evan Friesen, Lauren Dykstra
Violin 2 – Brandon Johnson, Alexa Arnyek
Cello – Hans Deason
Harp – Keri Zwicker
Flute – Jennifer McAllister
Horn – Erin McVittie, Roxanne Inch
Percussion – Andra Wist
Piano – Michelle Aalders
Click here to learn more about our Partners.
Program Notes
Remembering Randi Nelson
Randi Nelson was a member of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and our principal flute for 47 years. More than just a member of the orchestra, she was a pillar of the…
Join us at the Hub
The concert ends, you exit TCU Place, and you’re still brimming with excitement after such a fabulous evening. Where to next? Cross the street and join us over at the…
What’s happening at the Bassment
The Bassment is one of Canada’s premier jazz clubs and provides musicians of all skill levels a venue to showcase their talents in front of a live audience while accessing…
Forsyth’s Viola Concerto
When Forsyth’s Viola Concerto in G minor was first performed at the Queen’s Hall Promenade Concerts on 12 September 1903 it represented a significant development – possibly the first full-blown…
Ruth Gipps
Composer Ruth Gipps was born in Bexhill-on-Sea, England in 1921. Gipps’ family was very musical and her mother was the principal of the Bexhill School of Music. Gipps was considered…
Ruth Gipps Symphony No. 2
Ruth Gipps Symphony No. 2 Not heard of Ruth Gipps? No. Not surprised. Gipps was a phenomenal composer who lived between 1921 and 1999 who also happened to be a…
Music Talk – Orchestration
Conductor Judith Yan and CEO Mark Turner chat all about our season 92 opener Orchestration. It’s our first hybrid Music Talk from the travel section of McNally Robinson Booksellers!
Cecil Forsyth
Cecil Forsyth was an English composer who studied at the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Music in London, England. He also played the viola in various London…
Up to Her Waist in Lupins
Up to her Waist in Lupins was commissioned by the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra in memory of Randi Nelson, their departed former principal flutist who served in that position for over forty…
Christos Hatzis
Christos Hatzis was the easy choice when it came to picking someone to write a piece in honour of flute emeritus Randi Nelson. His composition Departures breathes life into the instrument…