SSO Chamber Ensemble
Aurora Voce
Carol Greyeyes, spoken word
Cynthia Dyck, spoken word
As the days are nearly at their shortest, we turn to music to bring light into the night.
The musicians of the SSO’s Chamber Ensemble bring you a unique exploration of literature and music as we journey towards lengthening days.
A mix of classical music for Christmas and chamber music that explores the ideas of winter, this concert is an intimate experience that lets us celebrate and reflect. We’re thrilled to be joined by members of Aurora Voce, led by Maestra Jennifer Lang.
Sit in the stunning acoustics of St John’s Cathedral and soak in a night of beautiful music.
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This concert will be approximately 70 minutes in length without intermission and will be live-streamed on ConcertStream.tv.
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The Program
A Winter’s Journey
Presented by Nutrien
SSO Chamber Ensemble
Aurora Voce, conductor Dr. Jennifer Lang
Carol Greyeyes, spoken word
Cynthia Dyck, spoken word
*Please hold your applause until the end of the program
December 21, Clear and five degrees
(Perfectly Still This Solstice Morning)
from Winter Morning Walks: One Hundred Postcards to Jim Harrison
Ted Kooser
Bell Carol / In Dulci Jubilo (Good Christian Men Rejoice)
Traditional
Arr. Matthew Naughtin
A Winter Suite
I. Prologue
II. Dance
III. Interlude
IV. Finale
Thomas Schudel
Winter 16 from Winter
Patrick Lane
I Wonder As I Wander
Words and melody collected by John Joseph Niles
Arr. Donald A. Mills
Winter 14 from Winter
Patrick Lane
In the Bleak Midwinter
Ēriks Ešenvalds
Carol of the Drum
Traditional Czech Carol
Arr. Matthew Naughtin
January At Roblin Lake from To Paris Never Again
Al Purdy
Winter Music
Paul Suchan
Ave Maria
Charles Gounod
(Based on J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C Major, BWV 846)
Winter 5 from Winter
Patrick Lane
Meditation on the Old Czech Chorale ‘St. Wenceslas’, Op. 35a
Josef Suk
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
Francis Pharcellus Church
O Magnum Mysterium
Morten Lauridsen
*Order subject to change.
SSO Chamber Ensemble
Michael Swan – Concertmaster
Oxana Ossiptchouk – Principal Violin 2
James Legge – Principal Viola
John Payzant – Cello
Chantel Leung – Principal Bass
Allison Miller – Principal Flute
Erin Brophey – Principal Oboe
Margaret Wilson – Principal Clarinet
Maxwell Ostic – Principal Bassoon
Carol-Marie Cottin – Principal Horn
Sofia Mycyk – Piano
Aurora Voce, conductor Dr. Jennifer Lang
Danielle Strong
Nicole Tremblay
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Program Notes
Our Christmas Tree Adventure – Part 1
We love the holidays. They are a time for beautiful festive music, twinkling lights, memorable moments, and wonderful times with our families. We sent two new members of the SSO…
Thomas Schudel’s Winter Suite
Composer Thomas Schudel was born on September 8, 1937, in Defiance, Ohio. A composer, bassoonist and teacher, he completed his BSc in Music Education and Master’s in Theory and Composition…
Poet Ted Kooser
Our concert opens with spoken-word artist Carol Greyeyes reading a work written by poet Ted Kooser. Ted Kooser was the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for the Library of Congress…
A Message from Nutrien
In the spirit of the season, your friends and neighbours at Nutrien are delighted to share the gift of performance with you this evening. As a supporter of the Saskatoon…