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Giora Schmidt Andrea Ludwig Louis-Philippe Marsolais André Laplante

SPECTACULAR SIBELIUS MASTERPIECES BY MOZART’S REQUIEM MAESTRO GUELLER'S MAGNIFICENT MOZART ANDRÉ LAPLANTE WITH GIORA SCHMIDT BEETHOVEN & RAVEL Series concert: BELOVED SCHUBERT 7:30PM • THUR. JAN. 28, 2016 PERFORMS TCHAIKOVSKY 7:30PM • THUR. OCT. 15, 2015 7:30PM • THUR. OCT. 29, 2015 7:30PM • WED. NOV. 11, 2015 * 7:30PM • THUR. JAN. 14, 2016 Alderney Encore: 7:30PM • THUR. FEB. 18, 2016 Alderney Encore: 7:30PM • THUR. NOV. 12, 2015 2:00PM • SUN. JAN. 31, 2016 2:00PM • SUN. OCT. 18, 2015 German virtuoso pianist has been André Laplante is one of Leonie Rettig is “an extremely It’s a work of astonishing called the greatest song- Symphony Nova Scotia once ’s great piano virtuosos – Sibelius’ Violin Concerto is a talented, wonderful player,” beauty and depth, writer who ever lived, with again salutes the world’s most a multi-award-winning, magnificent showpiece, full says Maestro Gueller, with an heartbreaking in its grief, an unparalleled gift for iconic composer! Experience the internationally acclaimed “tour of dizzying excitement and “overwhelming sonic aura” breathtaking in its grandeur, beautiful melodies and rich full range of Mozart’s incredible de force” who ranks “among technical fireworks. And Giora and a “golden sound” (Der and ominous in its mystery. emotional depth. In this genius with three extraordinary the master pianists” (The Schmidt is a star virtuoso Teckbote). Leonie makes her Symphony Nova Scotia concert, Maestro Gueller works, beginning with the Globe and Mail). Now, André violinist, whose previous Canadian debut with Ravel’s remembers the fallen with has hand-picked a stunning energetic Symphony no. 34. Then, makes his first-ever Symphony sold-out appearances with breathtaking Piano Concerto in Mozart’s last, unfinished work – variety of Schubert’s most virtuoso hornist Louis-Philippe Nova Scotia appearance with Symphony Nova Scotia earned G, a fantastically colourful work the immensely powerful popular orchestrated Marsolais takes on the delightfully Tchaikovsky’s sensational him critical accolades and famed for its brilliant melodies Requiem. Full of fire, terror, songs – including two humorous and notoriously Piano Concerto. By turns enthusiastic standing ovations. and heartbreaking slow move- tenderness, and lament, the brand-new orchestrations difficult Fourth Horn Concerto. grandiose, tender, graceful, Now, on the 150th anniversary ment. Then, the orchestra Requiem is one of the world’s from established Canadian And for the grand finale, we’ll and explosive, this masterwork of Sibelius’ birth, Giora makes performs Beethoven’s Second most moving works, and the composers – and paired hear one of the master’s last remains one of the best- a triumphant return to perform Symphony, brimming with final magnum opus from them with Webern’s works, and also one of his known and best-loved piano one of the most spectacular energy and temperament. the most beloved composer crystalline Five Movements greatest – the dark, brooding, concertos ever written. violin works of all time. of all time. and Schubert’s frolicking, and intensely passionate Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor exuberant Symphony no. 3. Symphony no. 40. Featuring: Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Leonie Rettig, piano Featuring: André Laplante, piano Giora Schmidt, violin Chan Ka Nin: Ecstasy Jean-Philippe Tremblay, conductor Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Alexander Borodin: In the Steppes Sibelius: Lemminkäinen’s Return Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Nathalie Paulin, soprano Andrea Ludwig, soprano Louis-Philippe Marsolais, horn of Central Asia Sibelius: Violin Concerto Beethoven: Symphony no. 2 Anita Krause, alto Adam Luther, tenor Webern: Five Movements Mozart: Symphony no. 34 Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto no. 1 Sibelius: Symphony no. 1 Nathaniel Watson, baritone for String Orchestra, op. 5 Mozart: Horn Concerto no. 4 Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite (1919) The Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus, Schubert: Lieder, orchestrated by: Mozart: Symphony no. 40 RImsky-Korsakov: Skaza (Fairy Tale) "He soared, he dazzled, he ripped with the Halifax Camerata Singers Kati Agócs the double-stops from the strings John Estacio: Such Sweet Sorrow Hector Berlioz ALDERNEY ENCORES in handfuls, and rippled through Haydn: Symphony no. 44 Brian Current Alderney Encores are at Dartmouth’s the scale passages with a tone of (Trauer-Symphonie) Max Reger Alderney Landing Theatre, and are silvered lightning." ~ The Chronicle Mozart: Requiem Anton Webern only available through TicketPro. Herald, after Giora Schmidt’s 2010 Schubert: Symphony no. 3 For more details, please see pg. 22. performance with the orchestra “The Requiem is the most sublime piano work in this genre. Those who

don’t know it will be stunned by the Jean-Marie Zeitouni, Leonie Rettig, conductor grandeur of the music; those who do will feel afresh the profundity CELEBRITY CLASSICS of the music.” Maestro Gueller ~ Full series: 10 concerts $520.00 $496.00 $400.00 $240.00 SAVE +20% Add-on tickets $58.50 $55.80 $45.00 $27.00 SAVE +10% REPEAT OH CANADA! PLEASE NOTE! Single tickets $65 - 70 $62 - 67 $50 - 55 $30.00 PERFORMANCES Proud to perform great This concert takes place So nice we play it twice! Canadian music, eh! on Remembrance Day. Free pre-concert chats: 6:45PM in the Sculpture Court, just outside the auditorium.

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ENGLISH FESTIVAL: ENGLISH FESTIVAL: MEGASTAR PIANIST MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN PAGANINI’S FIRE AND SHAUNA ROLSTON HOLST'S TWO PLAY 7:30PM • THUR. MAR. 31, 2016 SCHUBERT’S “GREAT” PERFORMS ELGAR THE PLANETS SHOSTAKOVICH 7:30PM • FRI. APR. 1, 2016 7:30PM • THUR. APR. 14, 2016 7:30PM • THUR. APR. 28, 2016 7:30PM • SUN. MAY 1, 2016 7:30PM • SUN. MAR. 6, 2016

It’s a juggernaut among piano concertos, full of Paganini’s First Violin Concerto Symphony Nova Scotia From the driving rhythm More than 100 musicians take intensity and thunder – and to perform it, Symphony is a wildly explosive, technically proudly presents a rare of Mars to the ethereal the stage as Symphony Nova Nova Scotia teams up with one of the world’s biggest demanding showpiece, blazing performance of Edward mysticism of Neptune, Scotia joins forces with the Nova superstar pianists. Hear Brahms’ glorious Second Piano with colour and fireworks – Elgar's most beloved works. Gustav Holst’s The Planets Scotia Youth Orchestra! Together, Concerto with the one and only Marc-André Hamelin, and last time Symphony Nova Hear the searing, meditative, is music on a massive scale – the two orchestras perform a “paragon of virtuosic refinement” (Boston Globe) with Scotia played it, with Canadian and quietly anguished Cello a relentless, forceful, no- Shostakovich’s impassioned, “legendary technique” (Gramophone) and “supernatural virtuoso Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, Concerto, performed by the holds-barred orchestral wrenching Symphony no. 10, control” (Telegraph). Don’t miss this “international the Chronicle Herald called it legendary Shauna Rolston, extravaganza. Now, with a an intensely powerful work treasure” (New York Times) performing live with “an astonishing performance” “one of the finest cellists special video appearance that hasn’t been heard in Halifax Symphony Nova Scotia. that “caused jaws to sag.” Now, Canada has produced” from legendary Canadian for almost ten years. Then, hear ten years later, Susanne returns (Toronto Star). Then, for the astronaut Chris Hadfield, Liadov’s dazzling The Enchanted Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor for a long-overdue encore of first time in almost 20 years, our orchestra performs this Lake, described by the composer Marc-André Hamelin, piano this dazzling work. Plus, the our expanded orchestra spectacular work for the first himself as “the multitude of stars Brahms: Symphony no. 3 orchestra performs Schubert’s performs the hugely popular time in a decade. Plus, hear hovering over the mysteries of the Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 2 final symphony – the massive, and deeply expressive Elgar’s rarely performed Sea deep… fantastic as a fairy tale.” majestic, and immensely Enigma Variations – including Pictures, a passionate work “At a performance by Marc-André Hamelin, you don’t have to beautiful “The Great”. the signature “Nimrod” that Maestro Gueller calls Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor wonder whether braininess will eclipse finger power, or vice versa. variation, a work of solemn, “absolutely wonderful.” The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra Mr. Hamelin brings both to his work in ample measure, and he Featuring Martin Panteleev, conductor reflective beauty. Anatoli Liadov: The Enchanted Lake plays with heart as well.” ~ The New York Times Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, violin Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Shostakovich: Symphony no. 10 Robert Rival: Spring Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano Niccolò Paganini: Violin Concerto no. 1 Shauna Rolston, cello Benjamin Britten: Passacaglia SAVE 10% when you add this concert to Schubert: Symphony in C “The Great” Edward Elgar: Three Bavarian Dances from Peter Grimes your Celebrity Classics ticket package. Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto Edward Elgar: Sea Pictures “Her astonishing performance Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations Gustav Holst: The Planets caused jaws to sag... she plays it like she made it all up herself.” “The Enigma Variations is one of “Holst's The Planets is so famous ~ The Chronicle Herald, after the great English pieces. When you and so spectacular. I'm really Susanne’s 2006 performance hear it, you’ll immediately see the looking forward to this.” Can’t take advantage of a full Celebrity Classics package? of Paganini’s Violin Concerto Victorian era in your imagination.” ~ Maestro Gueller Try one of these two options. ~ Maestro Gueller Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra $276.25 $263.50 $212.50 $127.50

SNOWBIRD SERIES: SAVE +15% BLUENOSE SERIES: SAVE +15% 7:30PM • October 15, 2015 7:30PM • January 14, 2016 CELEBRITY CLASSICS Full Series: 10 concerts $520.00 $496.00 $400.00 $240.00 SAVE +20% 7:30PM • October 29, 2015 7:30PM • January 28, 2016 Add-on tickets $58.50 $55.80 $45.00 $27.00 SAVE +10% 7:30PM • November 11, 2015 7:30PM • February 18, 2016 Single tickets $65 - 70 $62 - 67 $50 - 55 $30.00 7:30PM • April 28, 2016 7:30PM • March 31, 2016 7:30PM • May 1, 2016 7:30PM • April 14, 2016 Free pre-concert chats: 6:45PM in the Sculpture Court, just outside the auditorium. Martin Panteleev, conductor 6 * SEASON 2015 / 16 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2015 / 16 * 7 Whether it’s rock tributes, sci-fi epics, or holiday hits, Symphony Nova

Scotia gives Mélanie Léonard your favourite music the full symphonic SCI-FI BEST OF THE MUSIC THE CELTIC treatment. SYMPHONY BIG BAND OF QUEEN TENORS A Hal-Con Event with Howard Cable 7:30PM • FRI. FEB. 12, 2016 7:30PM • FRI. MAR. 11, 2016 Venue: the Rebecca 7:30PM • SAT. OCT. 31, 2015 7:30PM • FRI. NOV. 6, 2015 7:30PM • SAT. FEB. 13, 2016 7:30PM • SAT. MAR. 12, 2016 Cohn Auditorium, 2:00PM • SUN. NOV. 1, 2015 2:00PM • SUN. NOV. 8, 2015 2:00PM • SUN. FEB. 14, 2016 Halifax With more than a million albums Symphony meets swords, Howard Cable has conducted We Are the Champions. Another sold worldwide and a busy in- sci-fi, and superheroes in this Symphony Nova Scotia for thirty One Bites the Dust. Who Wants to ternational touring schedule, the exhilarating ride through some years – and it’s been thirty years Live Forever. Bohemian Rhapsody. Celtic Tenors are a global singing of the most epic music of all of sold-out concerts, standing Somebody to Love. We Will phenomenon. Blending Irish roots time! Hear blockbuster themes ovations, and timeless, evocative Rock You. Seven years after our with classical training, operatic from Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord music. Now, this 95-year-old living first sold-out Queen concerts, expertise, and a polished, harmo- of the Rings, Spider-Man, World legend joins forces with virtuoso Symphony Nova Scotia once nious sound, these three virtuoso of Warcraft, Game of Thrones, Symphony clarinetist Dominic again teams up with the Jeans ‘n tenors present an exhilarating con- Classics band and the Soundtrax and more – performed in all Desautels and ECMA-winning cert experience that melds togeth- Choir to host a show-stopping, their vast, cinematic splendour saxophonist Chris Mitchell for a truly er classical, folk, Celtic, and pop. spine-tingling salute to one of the by Symphony Nova Scotia’s full authentic concert featuring some of Don’t miss these star entertainers greatest rock bands of all time. orchestra. Wear your costume the biggest, brassiest, and best big in their first-ever performance and immerse yourself in this band hits ever written. Hear music with Symphony Nova Scotia. The Celtic Tenors Featuring: Michael Shotton, vocals out-of-this-world musical from masters like Benny Goodman, The Jeans ̒n Classics Band adventure! Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Featuring: the Celtic Tenors The Soundtrax Choir many more in this toe-tapping, (Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson, Daryl Simpson) Martin MacDonald, conductor Mélanie Léonard, conductor soul-swinging, feel-good concert. Martin MacDonald, conductor

“A terrific show... a supernova shade “The finest version ofDanny Boy “Resilient, powerful, focused, Featuring: Howard Cable, conductor of brilliance. A feast of Queen’s best.” I have ever heard.” Former U.S. inspirational, genuine – music Dominic Desautels, clarinet ~ The Chronicle Herald, after Symphony President Bill Clinton is a superhero!” Chris Mitchell, saxophone ~ Nova Scotia’s 2009 Queen concert ~ Conductor Mélanie Leonard “Every concert Cable conducts is historic... he is a legend in his own lifetime.” ~ The Chronicle Herald RETRO POPS: 4 concerts $221.00 $210.80 $170.00 $102.00 SAVE +15%

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Symphony Nova Scotia combines some of “A high-energy today’s hottest artists with lush orchestral “It's hard to think performer... a gifted of a more fitting arrangements in this spectacular set player as well as a singer. candidate for an of indie, hip-hop, and roots concerts. The audience went nuts.” orchestral show than ~ The Chronicle Herald, .” 2012 Venue: the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax ~ Exclaim!

BUCK 65 DAN MANGAN 7:30PM • FRI. OCT. 2, 2015 7:30PM • FRI. NOV. 20, 2015 7:30PM • FRI. JAN. 22, 2016 7:30PM • SAT. OCT. 3, 2015 7:30PM • SAT. JAN. 23, 2016 Since his last appearance with our Last time Buck 65 appeared with Symphony orchestra in 2012, Halifax singer- Dan Mangan is a Juno-winning, Nova Scotia, the Chronicle Herald called songwriter Ben Caplan has played more critically acclaimed, internationally it “the collaboration of the century.” Its than a thousand shows worldwide, famous Canadian superstar, and his raucous standing ovation and rave reviews earning rave reviews from fans and media last show with Symphony Nova Scotia were matched only by its fervent online alike. He’s become “a phenomenon that was a wildly successful sold-out sensation. following and the repeated demands for can’t be easily forgotten” says Rolling Since then, he’s won even more accolades an encore. Now, after seven years, half a Stone (Germany), with a trademark around the world with his sprawling orch- dozen new albums, and a daily nationwide blend of folk, gypsy, blues, and orchestra estrations, “wonderfully warm baritone”

“Buck 65 and Symphony CBC hosting gig, Mount Uniacke’s most that’s “gritty, loud, wild and anguished” (Rolling Stone), and “songs you can truly Nova Scotia have pulled famous export reunites with Symphony Nova (The Guardian). Now, Ben returns sink your teeth into” (Exclaim!). Don’t miss off the collaboration of the Scotia for yet another mind-blowing mash- home with old favourites and brand- Dan’s long-awaited, hugely anticipated century... It put pops music up of symphonic electronic hip-hop. new orchestral arrangements for an return to Symphony Nova Scotia. in a whole other category.” unforgettable symphonic showdown. The Chronicle Herald, ~ Featuring: Rich Terfry (Buck 65) Featuring: Dan Mangan 2008 Dinuk Wijeratne, conductor Featuring: Ben Caplan Martin MacDonald, conductor Martin MacDonald, conductor

RICH AUCOIN MEAGHAN SMITH 7:30PM • FRI. OCT. 23, 2015 7:30PM • FRI. APR. 22, 2016 7:30PM • SAT. OCT. 24, 2015 Halifax songstress Meaghan Smith’s vintage Cinematic compositions. Epic live sound, insightful songwriting, and smooth, performances. A nonstop world tour. evocative voice have earned her a Juno, a And a new album that’s an “all killer, major label record deal, and a devoted fan no filler affair” (Exclaim!). Rich Aucoin following. “She has the warmth of Doris is Halifax’s “Prince of Pop”, with a devout Day with the sizzle of Katy Perry,” says fan and media following, a legendary live CBC, and her latest album is full of catchy show, and a reputation as our “foremost hooks, playful humour, and honest, personal experimental-pop performer” (The Coast). music. Hear Meaghan’s wry charm and retro Now, Rich brings his carnival spectacle style combined with Symphony Nova Scotia’s of a live show to Symphony Nova Scotia lush orchestrations in this warm, heartfelt “Aucoin is living and the Halifax Pop Explosion for a “The songwriting is proof that unbridled evening of soul and romance. shot through with once-in-a-lifetime sonic collision enthusiasm, creativity, hooks and playful of epic proportions. and artistry can lead Featuring: Meaghan Smith humor... catchy as hell. to something Martin MacDonald, conductor More, please.” Featuring: Rich Aucoin truly spectacular.” ~ Pop Dose Martin MacDonald, conductor ~ Exclaim!

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BACH’S CHRISTMAS MATTHIAS MAUTE THE FOUR SEASONS JEANNE LAMON HANDEL’S MESSIAH ORATORIO PERFORMS VIVALDI WITH ROBERT UCHIDA AND THE COURT 7:30PM • FRI. DEC. 18, 2015 Added concert: AND BACH Added concert: OF DRESDEN 7:30PM • SAT. DEC. 19, 2015 7:30PM • SAT. NOV. 28, 2015 2:00PM • SUN. FEB. 7, 2016 7:30PM • SAT. FEB. 27, 2016 2:00PM • SUN. MAR. 20, 2016 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Series concert: Series concert: 2:00PM • SUN. NOV. 29, 2015 Canadian recorder player 2:00PM • SUN. FEB. 28, 2016 Symphony Nova Scotia Handel’s Messiah is a moving, Matthias Maute has a “rare once again welcomes electrifying masterpiece, and a For the very first time, virtuosity” that ranks him The Four Seasons is Vivaldi’s the unparalleled Jeanne highlight of the Christmas season Symphony Nova Scotia among “the finest of today’s most famous creation, and one Lamon, Music Director of for hundreds of Nova Scotians presents Bach’s grand and players” (Washington Post). of the most beloved works Tafelmusik for 33 years, to each year. Now, Symphony glorious Christmas Oratorio. Matthias joins Symphony Nova from the entire Baroque period. lead the orchestra in a brilliant Nova Scotia performs this great By turns dramatic, contempla- Scotia for an energetic display Symphony Nova Scotia’s former collection of baroque’s best. work with renowned guest Bach's Christmas Oratorio tive, and triumphant, Bach’s of virtuoso agility in Vivaldi’s Concertmaster Robert Uchida, This time, Jeanne honours the conductor Alexander Weimann, beloved holiday favourite Recorder Concerto, alongside a currently with the Edmonton Court of Dresden – a leader in one of the most in-demand tells the story of Christmas performance of Telemann from Symphony, returns “home” to baroque art and technology, baroque instrumentalists in the through six festive, inventive our orchestra’s own virtuoso lead the orchestra on a musical and home of Europe’s finest world. Along with four of Alex's ENJOY THE cantatas. Hear highlights from Renaud Lapierre. Plus, hear journey through Vivaldi’s 18th-century orchestra. favourite guest soloists and the this great work with world- Matthias lead the orchestra in glorious Spring, tempest- Hear virtuosic highlights 80-member Symphony Chorus, TIMELESS renowned baroque conductor highlights from Handel’s be- uous Summer, meandering from Vivaldi, Heinichen, Alex brings his trademark blend MUSIC OF Kevin Mallon, four hand- loved Water Music and Bach’s Autumn, and stormy, sparkling and Zelenka, including a of emotional drama and Baroque picked guest soloists, and the Suite no. 3, including the ach- Winter. Plus: hear Baroque performance from Symphony authenticity to this perennial THE BAROQUE nationally recognized Halifax ingly beautiful Air (transcribed powerhouses from Purcell, Nova Scotia’s own star holiday favourite. ERA WITH Camerta Singers. Don’t miss as Air on the G String), one Bach, and Pachelbel – including oboist Suzanne Lemieux. PERFORMANCES this rare performance of of the most famous pieces of the iconic Canon, one of the Featuring: a holiday masterpiece! baroque music ever written. most recognizable pieces Featuring: Jeanne Lamon, leader Alexander Weimann, conductor OF BACH, of music in the world. Suzanne Lemieux, oboe Jacqueline Woodley, soprano HANDEL, VIVALDI, Featuring: Kevin Mallon, conductor Featuring: Matthias Maute, Hasse: Overture Krisztina Szabó, mezzo-soprano Virginia Hatfield, soprano leader and recorder solo Featuring: Robert Uchida, Heinichen: Oboe Concerto in G minor Aaron Sheehan, tenor AND MORE. Maria Soulis, mezzo-soprano Renaud Lapierre, violin leader and violin solo Zelenka: Sinfonia in A minor Matthew Zadow, baritone Zach Finkelstein, tenor Telemann: Violin Concerto, TWV 51:F4 Pachelbel: Canon Veracini: Concerto Grosso in G minor The Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus,

Venue: St. Andrew’s United Giles Tomkins, bass Handel: Suite no. 2, from Water Music Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 Vivaldi: Concerto for Strings with the Halifax Camerata Singers Church (corner of Coburg Halifax Camerata Singers Vivaldi: Concerto for Recorder Purcell: Canon on a Ground Bass Fasch: Sinfonia and Robie), Halifax J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio and Strings, RV 443 Vivaldi: The Four Seasons J.S. Bach: Suite no. 3 “Uchida, who completely dominates

your attention when he plays, is a master magician.” ~ The Chronicle Herald Suzanneoboe Lemieux,

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“Tchaikovsky’s score has been repeatedly and rightly held up as the greatest single achievement of music for ballet.” ~ The New York Times

25TH ANNIVERSARY

7:30PM • DEC. 4, 11, 12, 13, 2015 2:00PM • DEC. 5, 6, 12, 13, 2015 7:30PM • FRI. APR. 8, 2016 Doors open: 7:00PM Start time: 8:00PM 4:00PM • DEC. 10, 2015 7:30PM • THUR. JAN. 7, 2016 7:30PM • SAT. APR. 9, 2016 FRI. MAY 6, 2016 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax The Sir James Dunn Theatre, Halifax The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Symphony Nova Scotia’s The Nutcracker Symphony Nova Scotia teams up with Sleeping Beauty is one of Tchaikovsky’s 25TH ANNIVERSARY has been Halifax’s favourite holiday Canadian composer/conductor Gary most beloved ballets, full of sweeping Beethoven in jeans, a pint in hand? tradition for 25 years! When a little girl’s Kulesha to explore current, emerging, symphonic drama, unforgettable melo- The master would revel in the rousing! toy comes to life, she’s whisked away and cross-genre symphonic music as part dies, and fairy tale fantasy. Now, experi- to an enchanted world where she of the 2016 Open Waters Festival. This ence the enchanting tale of Aurora, her Wear your jeans and come on out for meets magical creatures, colourful new compelling concert includes an exciting Prince, and dueling magic fairies live with Symphony Nova Scotia’s 25th annual friends, and the ferocious Mouse Queen! variety of new works, ranging from the Symphony Nova Scotia and Canada’s end-of-season fundraising party! Hear Complete with larger-than-life puppets, energetic Big Bang! Concerto to the jazz- Ballet Jörgen. With dazzling choreogra- great music, sample local craft beer, spirited dancing, and Tchaikovsky’s inspired The Nameless Hour to the twelve- phy, a colourful cast of characters, and and try out an instrument at Long & hauntingly beautiful music, this tale tone Concerto for Nine Instruments. lively, imaginative storytelling, Sleeping McQuade’s Fun Zone – all in a laid-back, of wonder and fantasy is a delightful Beauty is a delightful experience that relaxed atmosphere with plenty of pints seasonal treat for all ages. Featuring: Gary Kulesha, conductor will captivate young and old alike. and loads of fun. Featuring orchestral Norman Adams, cello D’Arcy Gray, percussion music from classical to Celtic, special Featuring: Halifax Dance and Boris Tchaikovsky: Four Preludes for Chamber Feat: Canada’s Ballet Jörgen Bernhard Gueller, conductor guest performers, and a delightful selec- Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Orchestra (1984) Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty tion of the Nova Scotia Craft Brewers’ Norman Symonds: The Nameless Hour, for solo finest, it’s sure to be a rollicking good THE NUTCRACKER cello and orchestra (1966) BALLET JÖRGEN'S SLEEPING BEAUTY time for all. Come thirsty! Kelly-Marie Murphy: Blues and the Principles Age requirement minimum: 19+ years. Add-on tickets: Student/Child SAVE +10% of Excitation (2013) Add-on tickets: Student/Child SAVE +10% Tickets on sale soon! $27.00 $22.50 $18.00 $13.50 Andrew Staniland: Big Bang! Concerto for $36.00 $31.50 $22.50 $13.50 Percussion and Orchestra (2008) Add-on tickets: Adult SAVE +10% Add-on tickets: Adult SAVE +10% Elliott Carter: Instances (2012) $49.50 $45.00 $41.40 $27.00 $58.50 $55.80 $45.00 $27.00 Anton Webern: Concerto for Nine Instruments, op. 24 (1934) Single tickets: Student/Child Single tickets: Student/Child $30.00 $25.00 $20.00 $15.00 $40.00 $35.00 $25.00 $15.00 Add-on tickets $27.00 SAVE +10% Single tickets: Adult Single tickets: Adult $55.00 $50.00 $46.00 $30.00 Single tickets $30.00 $65 - 70 $62 - 67 $50 - 55 $30.00

“The Nutcracker is a visual narrative of luscious delights – beautiful costumes, impressive set design and at its core, a story of love and courage.” ~ The Coast, 2014

14 * SEASON 2015 / 16 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEE YOUPRIORITY THIS SEASON! SEATING For FOR tickets SUBSCRIBERS call 902.494.3820 until or August visit symphonynovascotia.ca 4, 2015! SEASON 2015 / 16 * 15 Join us as we honour the It’s musical fun for all ages with our family incredible music of some of series! Hear delightful performances from our full orchestra combined with interactive England’s greatest composers learning opportunities in these engaging, in this year’s Festival. high-spirited concerts.

Venue: the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax Edward Elgar

ENGLISH FESTIVAL: ENGLISH FESTIVAL: ENGLISH FESTIVAL: MUSICALLY SPEAKING SHAUNA ROLSTON HOLST'S LOLMusic Carnival of Space: The AT THE CARLETON PERFORMS ELGAR THE PLANETS 3:00PM • SUN. NOV. 15, 2015 the Animals Final Frontier 7:30PM • WED. APR. 27, 2016 7:30PM • THUR. APR. 28, 2016 7:30PM • SUN. MAY 1, 2016 Sensory friendly performance: 3:00PM • SUN. FEB. 21, 2016 3:00PM • SUN. APR. 3, 2016 The Carleton Music Bar & Grill, Hfx. The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Hfx. The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Hfx. 1:30PM • SUN. NOV. 15, 2015 Sensory friendly performance: Sensory friendly performance: 1:30PM • SUN. FEB. 21, 2016 1:30PM • SUN. APR. 3, 2016 Sit back and relax with Symphony Nova Scotia proudly From the driving rhythm We’ll have you rolling in the your favourite drink at the presents a rare performance of Mars to the ethereal aisles with LOLMusic! The We combine two pianos, Join us and experience the Carleton for our intimate, of Edward Elgar's most mysticism of Neptune, principles that make a joke an orchestra, and a zoo of music of outer space! From conversational “Musically beloved works. Hear the Gustav Holst’s The Planets funny are the same principles musical sounds for Saint- great Romantic works to Speaking” concert. Through searing, meditative, and quietly is music on a massive scale – that make music funny, Saëns’ beloved Carnival of soundtracks and video games, ensemble performances and anguished Cello Concerto, a relentless, forceful, no- and this show hilariously the Animals! From lions and we ignite your imagination insightful, thought-provoking performed by the legendary holds-barred orchestral investigates them one by elephants to donkeys and with sounds from the Final narration, you’ll experience the Shauna Rolston, “one of the extravaganza. Now, with a one. Featuring music from kangaroos, this clever, funny Frontier. No need to choose ultimate insider’s perspective finest cellists Canada has special video appearance Beethoven, Strauss, Mahler, work brings all your favourite between Star Trek and Star into the composers, the produced” (Toronto Star). Then, from legendary Canadian Leroy Anderson, and more. animals to life in a delightful Wars… though you might get history, and the surprising for the first time in almost 20 astronaut Chris Hadfield, musical adventure. a peek of Captain Kirk or Darth stories behind some of years, our expanded orchestra our orchestra performs this Featuring: Vader! Featuring music from England’s greatest music. performs the hugely popular spectacular work for the first Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Featuring: Debussy, John Williams, Ralph and deeply expressive Enigma time in a decade. Plus, hear Peter Oleskevich, conductor Ford, Gustav Holst, and more. Please note: this concert is Variations – including the signa- Elgar’s rarely performed Sea restricted to ages 19 and over. ture “Nimrod” variation, a work Pictures, a passionate work Featuring: of solemn, reflective beauty. that Maestro Gueller calls Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor “absolutely wonderful.” Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Shauna Rolston, cello Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Edward Elgar: Three Bavarian Dances Allyson McHardy, mezzo-soprano Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto Benjamin Britten: Passacaglia Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations from Peter Grimes

Edward Elgar: Sea Pictures “The Enigma Variations is one of Gustav Holst: The Planets the great English pieces. When you hear it, you’ll immediately see the “Holst's The Planets is so famous Danielconductor Bartholomew-Poyser, Victorian era in your imagination.” and so spectacular. I'm really ~ Maestro Gueller looking forward to this.” ~ Maestro Gueller

ENGLISH FESTIVAL We encourage activity and participation at these Add-on tickets: full orchestra concerts $58.50 $55.80 $45.00 $27.00 SAVE +10% family concerts! Single tickets: full orchestra concerts $65 - 70 $62 - 67 $50 - 55 $30.00 Each concert features a

ALL SEATS “sensory friendly” performance Add-on tickets: Musically Speaking $27.00 SAVE +10% especially for those with Single tickets: Musically Speaking $30.00 autism or developmental disabilities. Both full orchestra concerts are part of the Celebrity Series, and take place at the Rebecca Cohn.

16 * SEASON 2015 / 16 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2015 / 16 * 17 SYMPHONY WEEK AND CULTURE DAYS SEPT. 22 – 27, 2015

Symphony Nova Scotia once again presents Symphony We're proud to work with local partners to bring you Week, in partnership with Culture Days. Join us for a week special events and concerts across our province. of free concerts for all ages in public spaces throughout the city, including concerts at City ALDERNEY ENCORE: Hall, the Maritime Museum, Alderney Landing, and more! SPECTACULAR SIBELIUS WITH GIORA SCHMIDT 2:00PM • SUN. OCT. 18, 2015 • Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth FOR FULL DETAILS, visit our website: symphonynovascotia.ca/ Sibelius’ Violin Concerto is a magnificent showpiece, full symphonyweek Symphony Week of dizzying excitement and technical fireworks. And Giora Schmidt is a star virtuoso violinist, whose previous sold-out MUSIQUE ROYALE appearances with Symphony Nova Scotia earned him critical CONCERT SERIES accolades and enthusiastic standing ovations. Now, on the St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg 150th anniversary of Sibelius’ birth, Giora makes a triumphant return to perform one of the most spectacular violin works Symphony Nova Scotia travels of all time. to Lunenburg for encore Musique Royale Concert Series performances of some of Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Giora Schmidt, violin our most popular concerts.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Shop on the Corner in Lunenburg, at the door, at 902.634.9994, and [email protected]

Giora Schmidt HALIFAX DANCE VIENNESE OPERA BALL SAT. JAN. 30, 2016 • World Trade The Four Seasons With Robert Uchida and Convention Centre, Halifax ACADIA PERFORMING ARTS SERIES: Symphony Nova Scotia partners with Halifax Dance for the THE FOUR SEASONS WITH ROBERT UCHIDA annual Viennese Opera Ball, 7:30PM • FRI. FEB. 26, 2016 • Convocation Hall, Wolfville Magnificent Mozart a unique and extraordinary ALDERNEY ENCORE: performing arts gala offering Our orchestra travels to Wolfville for our annual performance at MAGNIFICENT MOZART Port of Wines Winemakers' Dinner the traditions and elegance Acadia University’s Performing Arts Series. This time, we present 2:00PM • SUN. JAN. 31, 2016 • Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth of the Grand Balls of Europe. the Four Seasons – Vivaldi’s most famous creation, and one of the NSLC PORT OF WINES most beloved works from the entire Baroque period. Symphony Symphony Nova Scotia once again salutes the world's WINEMAKERS’ DINNER TICKETS: 902.422.2006 ext. 2 Nova Scotia’s former Concertmaster Robert Uchida, currently most iconic composer! Experience the full range of Mozart’s THUR. SEPT. 24, 2015 FOR FULL DETAILS, with the Edmonton Symphony, leads the orchestra on a musical incredible genius with three stunning works, beginning with Cunard Centre, Halifax visit halifaxoperaball.ca journey through Vivaldi’s glorious Spring, tempestuous Summer, the energetic Symphony no. 34. Then, virtuoso hornist Louis- meandering Autumn, and stormy, sparkling Winter. Plus: hear Philippe Marsolais takes on the delightfully humorous and Symphony Nova Scotia Halifax Dance Viennese Opera Ball Baroque powerhouses from Purcell, Bach, and Pachelbel – notoriously difficult Fourth Horn Concerto. And for the grand performs at the 20th anniversary including the iconic Canon, one of the most recognizable finale, we’ll hear one of the master’s last works, and also one of this gourmet multi-course pieces of music in the world. of his greatest – the dark, brooding, and intensely passionate feast featuring award-winning Symphony no. 40. wine and music. All proceeds THE FOUR SEASONS WITH ROBERT UCHIDA support Symphony Nova Scotia. All Seats: ADULTS $34.00 STUDENTS $22.00 Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Louis-Philippe Marsolais, horn Presented by the NSLC. TICKETS::call 1.800.542.TICK or visit boxoffice.acadiau.ca

PLEASE NOTE! Tickets for community concerts are sold separately from ALDERNEY ENCORES call 902.422.1886 TICKETS: our other packages, and are only available through each venue’s box All Seats: $35.00 Under 30s: $15.00 Symphony Subscribers SAVE 10% or email NSLC-PortofWines@ office, listed. Tickets for community concerts cannot be exchanged Alderney Landing Box Office: call 1.888.311.9090 or visit www.ticketpro.ca agendamanagers.com with tickets for any other Symphony Nova Scotia performances.

18 * SEASON 2015 / 16 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2015 / 16 * 19 Symphony Nova Scotia does much more than just present concerts. We’re also deeply committed to life-long learning through music, and are proud to partner with our community to present programs and opportunities for Nova Scotians of all ages and abilities.

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Musical Munchkins NEW! Partnerships and This interactive, fun, and free Symphony 101 Collaborations program for pre-schoolers at at the Library Our orchestra teams up with local libraries offers hands-on Music lecturer Adrian Hoffman local organizations and sponsors learning with Symphony Nova leads free adult classes about like Alderney Landing, the Scotia musicians. music, orchestras, composers, Acadia Performing Arts Series, and more in a relaxed, access- the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Adopt-a-Musician ible format at the new Halifax the Carnegie Hall Weill Music School classes and musical Central Library. Institute, the ECMAs, Hal-Con, groups team up with Symphony the Halifax Pop Explosion, Halifax Nova Scotia musicians in a Provincial Touring Regional Libraries, Long & multi-session creative project. Symphony Nova Scotia travels McQuade, the Maritime Museum •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• to communities across the of the Atlantic, Musique Royale, Pop Goes the Easel! province to present concerts and the Nova Scotia Youth This hands-on collaboration and events for all ages. Recent Orchestra to create ground- with the Art Gallery of Nova tours have included stops breaking events and programs. Scotia encourages young in Bridgewater, Hubbards, fans to express their creativity Kentville, Lunenburg, Mahone And this is just the beginning! In through music and art. Bay, New Germany, Pictou addition to these activities, we’re County, Sheet Harbour, Truro, proud to present pre-concert Library Series and Wolfville. chats, school dress rehearsals, Small groups of Symphony young audience matinees, and musicians perform free noon- much, much more. hour concerts, complete with entertaining commentary, FOR MORE DETAILS, visit symphonynovascotia.ca/education at local libraries.

20 * SEASON 2015 / 16 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2015 / 16 * 21 SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA SUBSCRIBERS ARE VITAL. Your commitment and Pick up a ticket package for Symphony Nova Scotia’s 2015/16 passion for symphonic music are unparalleled. season! Ticket packages save you up to 35%, guarantee you the best Unfortunately, however, revenues from ticket seats in the house, and give you great benefits. You can choose sales alone do not cover the full costs of to attend by concert series – or mix and match your favourites presenting concerts and our popular outreach with a U-Pick package. programs. By making a gift to Symphony Nova Scotia, you will join our circle of donors who ORDER IN JUST believe that music is an essential part of our FIRST-TIME SUBSCRIBER? Buy one U-Pick package and get your second for half price! * FOUR EASY STEPS! lives in Nova Scotia, and who want to give the NEW THIS YEAR! Reserve your favourite aisle seats with our A+ seating section. gift of music to others.

BEST VALUE PACKAGES: These packages offer you the best savings possible! PICK YOUR CONCERTS It is thanks to the generosity of our donors that VIP All-Series Pass (23 concerts): Attend every concert in our Celebrity, Baroque, and Pops series. OR SERIES we can grow and develop new programs like the A+: $1038.45 A: $998.20 B: $805.00 C: $535.90 Save +30% ADD ON ANY free Family Series, expand education initiatives, Celebrity Classics Series (10 concerts) A+: $520.00 A: $496.00 B: $400.00 C: $240.00 Save +20% EXTRA TICKETS and continue to bring the best orchestral Full Pops Series (9 concerts) A+: $468.00 A: $446.40 B: $360.00 C: $216.00 Save +20% music to communities throughout Nova Scotia. PLEASE CONSIDER Consider how you can further support your Baroque Series (4 concerts) A (BALCONY): $198.40 B (FLOOR): $160.00 Save +20% A DONATION U-Pick 10 concerts A+: $520.00 A: $496.00 B: $400.00 C: $240.00 Save +20% Symphony! U-Pick 8 concerts A+: $416.00 A: $396.80 B: $320.00 C: $192.00 Save +20% ORDER YOUR SUPPORT SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA! SEASON SAVINGS! U-Pick 4 concerts (under age 30) ALL SEATS: $80.00 Include a gift in your subscription total Become a monthly donor GREAT VALUE PACKAGES BY PHONE: Become a Musical Chairs donor Snowbird/Bluenose Series (5 concerts) A+: $276.25 A: $263.50 B: $212.50 C: $127.50 Save +15% Make a gift of stocks or insurance 1.800.874.1669 or Retro Pops Series (4 concerts) A+: $221.00 A: $210.80 B: $170.00 C: $102.00 Save +15% Become a volunteer 902.494.3820 Maritime Fusion (5 concerts) A+: $276.25 A: $263.50 B: $212.50 C: $127.50 Save +15% U-Pick 6 concerts A+: $331.50 A: $316.20 B: $255.00 C: $153.00 Save +15% IN PERSON/BY MAIL: For more information on how you can support PO Box 15000, Symphony Nova Scotia, please contact Anne GOOD VALUE PACKAGE 6101 University Avenue, Laybolt, Director of Development, at 902.421.1300 U-Pick 4 concerts A+: $234.00 A: $223.20 B: $180.00 C: $108.00 Save +10% Halifax NS, B3H 4R2 ext. 231 or [email protected]. ONLINE: (Charitable Registration #119207900RR0001) ADD ON TICKETS WITH YOUR PACKAGE & SAVE! symphonynovascotia.ca All regular concerts A+: $58.50 A: $55.80 B: $45.00 C: $27.00 Save +10% Baroque concerts A (BALCONY): $55.80 B (FLOOR): $45.00 Save +10% BOX OFFICE HOURS SEATING CHART The Nutcracker: Child/Student A+: $27.00 A: $22.50 B: $18.00 C: $13.50 Save 10% Monday - Friday, 12-6pm, THE REBECCA COHN AUDITORIUM The Nutcracker: Adult A+: $49.50 A: $45.00 B: $41.40 C: $27.00 Save 10% and one hour prior to Sleeping Beauty: Child/Student A+: $36.00 A: $31.50 B: $22.50 C: $13.50 Save 10% concerts. Musically Speaking/Open Waters ALL SEATS: $27.00 Save 10%

SINGLE TICKETS: Single tickets go on sale August 4, 2015. PLEASE NOTE All regular concerts A+: $65 - 70 A: $62 - 67 B: $50 - 55 C: $30.00 All regular concert tickets are sold through Baroque concerts A (BALCONY): $62 - 67 B (FLOOR): $50 - 55 the Dalhousie Arts Centre Box Office, The Nutcracker: Child/Student A+: $30.00 A: $25.00 B: $20.00 C: $15.00 except for Alderney Encores tickets The Nutcracker: Adult A+: $55.00 A: $50.00 B: $46.00 C: $30.00 (details on opposite page). Sleeping Beauty: Child/Student A+: $40.00 A: $35.00 B: $25.00 C: $15.00 Musically Speaking/Open Waters ALL SEATS: $30.00 Phone and online orders are subject to a service fee. TD Under-30 Access Pass: Under age 30? Attend all our classical concerts for $16 per ticket. B: $16.00 C: $16.00 We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cheques (by mail / in person), ALDERNEY ENCORES cash (in person), and debit (in person). Single tickets ALL SEATS: $35.00 When ordering by mail, please include your contact information, concert choices, and Alderney Landing tickets are sold separately from our other packages, and are only available through the Alderney Landing Box Office or TicketPro (1.888.311.9090 or www.ticketpro.ca). Tickets for Alderney payment details. concerts cannot be exchanged with tickets for any other Symphony Nova Scotia performances. U-Pick purchasers sit in the same section, though not necessarily the same seat, for each concert. For an easy order form, see pages 12 - 13. All ticket prices include HST. • Guest artists and repertoire are subject to change. * Not including Under-30 U-Picks.

22 * SEASON 2015 / 16 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEE YOU THIS SEASON! For tickets call 902.494.3820 or visit symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2015 / 16 * 23 SEPTEMBER 2015 22-27 FREE! Symphony Week/Culture Days * 24 Port of Wines Winemakers’ Dinner * OCTOBER 2015 2, 3 Buck 65 15 Spectacular Sibelius with Giora Schmidt Buck 65 Marc-André Hamelin 18 Alderney Encore: Spectacular Sibelius * 23, 24 Halifax Pop Explosion: Rich Aucoin 29 Masterpieces by Beethoven and Ravel 31 Sci-Fi Symphony NOVEMBER 2015 1 Sci-Fi Symphony 6, 8 Best of Big Band With Howard Cable The Music of Queen Rich Aucoin 11, 12 Mozart’s Requiem 15 FREE! LOLMusic * 20 Ben Caplan 28, 29 Bach’s Christmas Oratorio DECEMBER 2015 4 - 13 The Nutcracker 18, 19 Handel’s Messiah Jeanne Lamon Vivaldi’s Four Seasons JANUARY 2016 7 Symphony Nova Scotia at the Open Waters Festival 14 Maestro Gueller’s Beloved Schubert 22, 23 Dan Mangan 28 Magnificent Mozart 31 Alderney Encore: Magnificent Mozart * FEBRUARY 2016 Giora Schmidt The Celtic Tenors 7 Matthias Maute Performs Vivaldi and Bach 12 - 14 The Music of Queen 18 André Laplante Performs Tchaikovsky 21 FREE! Carnival of the Animals * 27, 28 The Four Seasons With Robert Uchida MARCH 2016 6 Two Orchestras Play Shostakovich 11, 12 The Celtic Tenors Mozart’s Requiem Meaghan Smith 20 Jeanne Lamon and the Court of Dresden 31 Megastar Pianist Marc-André Hamelin APRIL 2016 1 Megastar Pianist Marc-André Hamelin 3 FREE! Space: The Final Frontier * 8, 9 Sleeping Beauty 14 Paganini’s Fire and Schubert’s “Great” Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Shauna Rolston 22 Meaghan Smith 27 English Festival: Musically Speaking SUBSCRIBE NOW 28 English Festival: Shauna Rolston Performs Elgar MAY 2016 SAVE UP TO 35% 1 English Festival: Holst's The Planets BUY 10 CONCERTS: it’s like getting 2 FREE! 6 Beer and Beethoven * BUY 6 CONCERTS: it’s like getting 1 FREE! * Tickets for these concerts are not available FIRST-TIME SUBSCRIBER? Get your through the Dalhousie Arts Centre Box Office. second U-Pick HALF PRICE!

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