Join the SSO in congratulating University of Saskatchewan President Peter Stoicheff as he nears the end of his decade-long term.
During his time as President, Stoicheff has had a large impact on the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with us in 2017.
“This partnership will advance the wonderful collaborations between two of the province’s most influential cultural institutions,” said Peter Stoicheff. “It will build upon the longstanding connections between the community and our university’s diverse range of departments, colleges, and schools.”
SSO’s CEO and Creative Producer Mark Turner is extremely pleased with the work these organizations accomplished together.
“It was extremely meaningful to get to work with Peter on building the MOU. Our two organizations have worked together since the SSO’s inception in 1931, so taking the time to ensure that we capture that spirit of collaboration for future generations was of the upmost importance,” said Turner. “A shared vision for community and the wellbeing of its people is paramount to the work of both our organizations, and to the shared vision I have with Peter”
Throughout his years as President, Stoicheff has led the University of Saskatchewan to be one of Canada’s top research-intensive medical-doctoral universities, with global impact in water and food security, synchrotron science, medical imaging, and agricultural technology.
Secrets of the Whales
Peter Stoicheff will be collaborating with the SSO again on Saturday, November 22 at our Secrets of the Whales concert, as the show’s narrator.
This concert takes the National Geographic footage from the Disney+ series Secrets of the Whales, and pairs it with our live orchestra to make for a stunning visual and musical experience. Narrated by Stoicheff, the audience is set on a journey through the lives of these oceanic creatures, learning what is hidden below the surface and just how similar they are to us humans.
GET TICKETS HERE“I’m honoured to serve as the narrator for the SSO’s concert adaptation of National Geographic’s ‘Secrets of the Whales’ series. The University of Saskatchewan is proud to support and build on the SSO’s mission to enhance Saskatchewan culture through our memorandum of understanding signed in 2017. This event demonstrates how the arts can inspire and build community.” – Peter Stoicheff
We would like to give our thanks to Peter and his drive to promote wider community engagement and build on music-centered programming, while creating new opportunities to explore connections between the U of S campus and the Saskatoon community.
“It’s been such a pleasure working with Peter during his tenure, and I thank him for his enthusiastic collaboration on so many projects during his time.” – Mark Turner
