A Visit to Vienna
Shah (Shokhrukh) Sadikov, Conductor
Oleksander Mycyk, Cello
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
Filmed, live streamed, and performed from St John’s Cathedral in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Treaty 6 Territory and the homeland of the Métis.
The Programme
Sinfonia in C Major (Ouverture)
I. Allegro con spirito
II. Andante ma non troppo
III. Allegro spiritoso
Marianna Martines
Cello Concerto in C
I. Moderato
II. Adagio
III. Allegro molto
Joseph Haydn
Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn
Theme. Chorale St. Antoni. Andante
Variation I. Poco più animato
Variation II. Più vivace
Variation III. Con moto
Variation IV. Andante con moto
Variation V. Vivace
Variation VI. Vivace
Variation VII. Grazioso
Variation VIII. Presto non troppo
Finale. Andante
Johannes Brahms
This Concert Includes
Violin 1
- Michael Swan, Concertmaster
- Jacqueline Nutting, Assistant Concertmaster
- Joan Savage
- Maxim Pletnev
Violin 2
- Oxana Ossiptchouk, Principal
- Drusillla Waltz
- Ava Leschyshyn
- Talant Kosmosbekov
Viola
- Jim Legge, Principal
- Saache Heinrich
- Jeremy Janzen
Cello
- Scott McKnight
- Carman Rabuka
- John Payzant
Bass
- Richard Carnegie, Principal
- Stephen Kreuger
Flute
- Allison Miller, Principal
- Brenda Moats
Oboe
- Erin Brophey, Principal
- Kevin Junk
Clarinet
- Margaret Wilson, Principal
Bassoon
- Stephanie Unverricht, Principal
Horn
- Carol-Marie Cottin, Principal
- Arlene Shiplett
Timpani
- Darrell Bueckert, Principal
Program Notes
The renaissance of Marianna Martines
They say that brilliant minds touch the lives of all that surround them. This was especially true for Vienna-born composer Marianna Martines (sometimes referred to as Marianne von Martinez). Marianna…
Sachertorte for a Watch Party
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The City of Dreams
Vienna: a sprawling city of expression, flavor, and beauty. Known the world over as the wellspring of Western Classical Music, Vienna is also recognized by many as the City of…
Brahms’ Haydn Variations
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Composers Series – Brahms
In 2016 the SSO reached out to artist Denyse Klette to pitch the idea of having her create an portrait of Mozart to help the SSO celebrate its Mozart Festival…
Conductor Shah Sadikov
Shah Sadikov is new to Saskatoon, and because of the pandemic He saw his travel schedule come to a halt and its a treat to have him joining us for…
Cellist Oleksander Mycyk
The pandemic brings a few bright shining moments of silver lining – and the SSO jumped on the opportunity to seize this silver lining. Cellist Oleksa Mycyk came home to…
Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C
Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major is believed by music historians to have been composed between 1761 and 1765. Dedicated to the composer’s good friend Joseph Franz Weigl,…
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