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HEATHER RANKIN BERNHARD GUELLER REENY & MAHALIA SMITH JON KIMURA PARKER PLUS Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Beethoven’s Piano Concertos Lennie Gallant Music of Pink Floyd Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances The Last Night of the Proms Beethoven’s Triple Concerto Tribute to Anne Murray and so much more!

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OH CANADA! Beethoven’s Fidelio Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2

We're proud to perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto great Canadian music. Beethoven’s Triple Concerto Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances

Opening Night with Strauss and Sibelius 7:30PM | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

FEATURING: Music Director Candidate, conductor Louis-Philippe Marsolais, horn Emily Doolittle: ...and some fireworks | Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

Symphony Nova Scotia launches its classical season with a soaring concert of spectacular symphonic masterworks. Hear a bright, playful gem from Halifax’s own Emily Doolittle, followed by star Canadian hornist Louis-Philippe Marsolais in Strauss’ lively, virtuosic Horn Concerto No. 1. Then, for the grand finale, experience the grace, mastery, and deep, majestic power of one of Sibelius’ greatest works — the heart-pounding, soul-stirring Symphony No. 2.

LOUIS-PHILIPPE WHAT’S THE STATUS OF YOUR MUSIC DIRECTOR SEARCH? MARSOLAIS We’re still in an international search for our new Music Director, following Marsolais has the measure on the 16-year tenure of our beloved Bernhard Gueller. This fall, we’ll of all this music. He sounds highlight our search finalists on several Masterworks concerts, and we’d very much primed to become love to hear what you think. Sign up for our emails to share your feedback! an international horn virtuoso. LA SCENA MUSICALE SEASON 20 2019/

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Photo: Hannah Jackson to the voiceless. Poetry can make a powerless person feel powerful. Melody and Poetry with Rebecca Thomas This is why I speak. 7:30PM | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019 REBECCA THOMAS The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Music Director Candidate, conductor Rebecca Thomas, spoken word artist Mozart: Symphony No. 34 | Laura Sgroi: We’re Not Done Drumming* Brahms: Symphony No. 2 * Commissioned by Symphony Nova Scotia and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony

Rebecca Thomas is a Mi’kmaw poet and activist whose poetry is “as melodic and witty as it is damning” (The Coast). Once Halifax’s Poet Laureate, now a speaker and author whose voice is heard from coast to coast, Rebecca brings her generous, powerful storytelling to Symphony Nova Scotia to create a captivating and challenging new work. Plus: our orchestra performs Mozart’s vivid, energetic Symphony No. 34, and Brahms’ warm, lush, and radiant Second Symphony. Mr. and Mrs. Schumann 7:30PM | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Music Director Candidate, conductor Angela Cheng, piano | Andrea Ludwig, mezzo-soprano R. Murray Schafer: Adieu, Robert Schumann | Clara Wieck Schumann: Piano Concerto Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”

Robert and Clara Schumann were music’s original power couple — ANGELA CHENG beloved, accomplished, and notorious for their scandalous, tragic, Cheng has a particularly and inspirational love story. It was only thanks to Clara’s wholehearted powerful sound, but one support that Robert’s masterful music — like the rich, rhythmic “Rhenish” so focused that it always Symphony — achieved worldwide fame, but it was at the expense of seems transparent and her own virtuosic works, which remain forgotten today. To that end, sparkling. Her playing was in this long-overdue concert, Symphony Nova Scotia welcomes award- clean, crisp, and flawless. winning Canadian pianist Angela Cheng to the stage — and together, VANCOUVER SUN we salute Clara’s brilliance with our first-ever performance of her gracious, delightful Piano Concerto.

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Magnificent Mozart 7:30PM | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Marc Djokic, violin Mozart: Overture to the Marriage of Figaro | Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5, “Turkish” Mozart: Symphony No. 40

Symphony Nova Scotia celebrates the world’s most iconic composer! Experience the joy and the genius of Mozart in this concert of three thrilling masterworks, starting with the rollicking, rip-roaring Marriage of Figaro Overture. Then, Halifax’s own virtuoso violinist Marc Djokic joins the orchestra for Mozart’s “Turkish” Violin Concerto, brimming with invention and imagination. Finally, hear Mozart’s iconic Symphony No. 40, the “Great G minor” — arguably the most popular of all his symphonic MARC DJOKIC creations, and one of the most recognizable classical works in the world.

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Featuring: Alexander Prior, conductor | Mark Lee, violin The obvious affection Bryan Cheng, cello | Silvie Cheng, piano between the two siblings Kelly-Marie Murphy: Dragon, Unfolding* | Sibelius: Pelléas and Mélisande extends beyond the Sibelius: Kuolema Suite (Valse Triste / Scene with Cranes) | Beethoven: Triple Concerto familial sphere into * Commissioned by Symphony Nova Scotia the audience, and most It’s a concerto like no other, a triple-barrelled feast, and a spirited importantly, into the music itself. testament to Beethoven’s incomparable craft. For the first time NEW YORK ever, Symphony Nova Scotia presents Beethoven’s ingenious Triple CONCERT REVIEW Concerto, featuring not one, not two, but three solo performers — our own expert violinist Mark Lee, alongside acclaimed brother-sister duo Bryan and Silvie Cheng, praised for their “prodigious virtuosity and impassioned expressivity” (WholeNote). Plus, hear an energetic encore from Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy, and masterpieces from Sibelius, including his haunting Valse Triste (“The Waltz of Death”), famed in film scores and concert halls alike. Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto 7:30PM | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Natalie Murray Beale, conductor | Serhiy Salov, piano SERHIY SALOV Anton Arensky: Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky | Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 Salov's sheer power of sound production Ukrainian-born pianist Serhiy Salov is one of Canada’s rising piano was complemented virtuosos. He’s a multi-award-winning “powerhouse player” (Winnipeg by the maturity of Free Press) with “glittering technique” (Gramophone), who plays with the interpretation. “fire, imagination, and electricity” (Classical Voice). Hear Serhiy make LA PRESSE his Symphony Nova Scotia debut with one of the world’s most beloved piano masterworks — Tchaikovsky’s moving, grandiose, and explosive Infused his playing with Piano Concerto No. 1. Our orchestra also performs a beautiful hit from force as well as grace. Russian composer Anton Arensky, alongside Beethoven’s first “Grande TIMES UNION Simphonie” — the trailblazing, irreverent masterpiece that staked his claim as the rising King of the Symphony. SEASON 20 2019/

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Featuring: Christian Reif, conductor | Kerson Leong, violin KERSON LEONG Jocelyn Morlock: My Name is Amanda Todd | Béla Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 2 Dvořák: Slavonic Dances, Op. 46

Simply staggering… Dvořák was the Czechs’ musical champion, and his spirited, fiery magnificent playing by Slavonic Dances made him an international star. Experience their a young violinist who enchanting colours and irresistible warmth in Symphony Nova Scotia’s must surely be on first-ever performance of this exuberant tour de force. Plus, 21-year-old the cusp of a stellar violin prodigy Kerson Leong joins the orchestra for Bartók’s expansive, international career. inventive Violin Concerto, one of the most demanding violin works THE WHOLENOTE in the repertoire — and Symphony Nova Scotia presents its first-ever performance of My Name Is Amanda Todd, a moving, poignant work that won the 2018 JUNO for Best Classical Composition of the Year.

Bernhard Gueller and Beethoven’s “Eroica” 7:30PM | THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax 2:00PM | SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020 Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth

Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor | Brett Polegato, baritone Richard Wagner: Siegfried Idyll | Mahler: Kindertotenlieder Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

Symphony Nova Scotia’s Music Director Laureate Bernhard Gueller returns to Halifax for a compelling, deeply moving concert of three major symphonic masterworks. First is Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll, an intimate, astonishingly beautiful love letter from a father to his family. Then, hear Mahler’s moving Kindertotenlieder, sung by baritone Brett Polegato with his “burnished, well-focused voice” (New York Times). Finally, Maestro Gueller leads Symphony Nova Scotia in Beethoven’s mighty “Eroica” Symphony — a stunning, jaw-dropping triumph that singlehandedly changed the course of music history. Tickets for Alderney Landing concerts are only available through TicketPro. For details, see page 26.

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH RICHARD WAGNER? While Richard Wagner was a brilliant musician, he’s also “the most problematic figure of all the big-ticket composers” (CBC). Learn more at symphonynovascotia.ca/wagner, or join us for this performance’s pre-concert chat at 6:45 PM.

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Beethoven’s Piano Concertos: Nos. 2, 3, & 4 7:30PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Jon Kimura Parker, piano Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 | Piano Concerto No. 3 | Piano Concerto No. 4 Beethoven’s Piano Concertos: Nos. 1 & 5 7:30PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax JON KIMURA PARKER

Featuring: Jon Kimura Parker, piano Beethoven: Prometheus Overture | Piano Concerto No. 1 | Piano Concerto No. 5

Beethoven’s five Piano Concertos are a dizzying feat, a cultural touchstone, and a sweeping journey from cheerful charm to roaring, revolutionary power. And Jon Kimura Parker is one of Canada’s true piano greats, with a stratospheric career that’s earned him rave reviews and top-tier performances around the world. Now, in honour of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, these musical giants unite with Symphony Nova Scotia in an extraordinary two-concert event — a rare, once-in- a-decade performance of all five Piano Concertos. Don’t miss this glorious celebration of one of the world’s greatest music masters.

Beethoven’s Ode to Freedom: Fidelio WHY ALL THE BEETHOVEN THIS 7:30PM | FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax SEASON? 4:00PM | SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax 2020 is the 250th anniversary Featuring: Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance (LAMP) of Beethoven’s birth, and The Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus, with the Halifax Camerata Singers fans all around the globe Nova Voce Men’s Choir are celebrating the master’s Beethoven: Fidelio massive contributions to the world’s musical history. It’s a breathtaking, magnificent masterwork. A clarion call to justice. And a worldwide smash hit for over 200 years. For the very first time, in partnership with the acclaimed Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance, Symphony Nova Scotia joins forces with the Symphony Chorus and the Nova Voce Men’s Choir to present Beethoven’s one and only opera, his “Ode to Freedom”: Fidelio. Experience the gripping, timeless tale of a woman who risks all to save her imprisoned husband, conquering the forces of tyranny and oppression with bravery, hope, and love. Praised as one of the greatest operas ever written, Fidelio is a deeply powerful statement, a rich musical feast, and a must-see magnum opus. Two performances only. Fidelio will be semi-staged, 2.5 hours in length, and sung in German with English surtitles. Featuring singers from the LAMP Emerging Artists Residencies program. SEASON 20 2019/

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Thorgy and the Thorchestra: Back and Better Than Ever! 7:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor | Karen Myatt, vocals

She’s baaaaack! After last summer’s groundbreaking “Thorgy and the Thorchestra” show — a sold-out smash hit that sparked a social media sensation — the fabulous Thorgy Thor returns to Symphony Nova Scotia! Fresh from encore performances with orchestras across North America, the reigning “Queen of Classical Music” wields her outrageous fashion sense, razor-sharp wit, and virtuoso classical chops to create a thrilling, theatrical, all-new show. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and your heart will throb as Thorgy slays with song, dance, and hilarious shenanigans in this can’t-miss symphonic spectacular!

JON-PAUL DECOSSE The Last Night of the Proms! 7:30PM | FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2019 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor | Jon-Paul Decosse, baritone

For over 100 years, London’s annual summer Proms festival has been a British national triumph — and biggest of all is the boisterous final hurrah, the Last Night of the Proms. Now, here’s your chance to experience our own summer Proms concert right here in Halifax, just in time for Natal Day! Hear Symphony Nova Scotia perform all the glorious traditional Proms staples, like Pomp and Circumstance, Fan- tasia on British Sea Songs, highlights from Gilbert & Sullivan, and, of course, a rousing, sing-along rendition of Jerusalem — plus beloved symphonic classics like Sibelius’ Finlandia, Elgar’s Nimrod, and the delightful Dam Busters March. Unfurl your flags, button your braces, and bring your best singing voice to this grand musical celebration!

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Possibly the most beautiful soprano voice in the world. FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG Opera Gala: Renée Fleming 7:00PM | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Renée Fleming, soprano | Alexander Shelley, conductor

Renée Fleming is a consummate artist, “the people’s diva”, and one of the most celebrated singers of our time. She has sung for momentous occasions from the Super Bowl to Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace. Now, in a rare gala event, Renée Fleming joins Symphony Nova Scotia and the National Arts Centre's star conductor Alexander Shelley in a blockbuster showcase of her sumptuous voice ALEXANDER SHELLEY and breathtaking artistry. Hear a rich breadth of highlights from major operas, award-winning film scores, and beloved composers in this incredible night with one of the world’s major stars. This concert is made possible through the generous support of Margaret and David Fountain. We had a super night. It was a great experience. Opera Gala A B C AISLE All tickets: Subscribers only! $150 $125 $90 Add $5 AUDIENCE REVIEW

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World Premiere! Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet™ 7:30PM | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 2:00PM | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Canada’s Ballet Jörgen | Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor

It’s a major world-premiere event, celebrating the most beloved Canadian heroine of all time. Canada’s Ballet Jörgen and Symphony Nova Scotia proudly present the first-ever performance of a brand-new classic in the making: Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet™. Featuring the evocative score from the iconic Charlottetown production, this spirited ballet tells the enduring tale of the freckle- faced, red-haired orphan who transforms her new PEI home with her contagious charm, intelligence, and imagination. With dazzling choreography, accurate period sets, and lively, graceful storytelling, this enchanting new production is a delight for young and old alike. Lead philanthropic support for this production is provided by Margaret and David Fountain and The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain.

Anne of Green Gables – the Ballet™ and other indicia of Anne are trademarks of the Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc., used under license by Canada’s Ballet Jörgen. Score arranged from Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™. Composed by Norman Campbell.

The Nutcracker 7:30PM | DECEMBER 6, 13, 14, & 15, 2019 2:00PM | DECEMBER 7, 8, 14, & 15, 2019 5:30PM | DECEMBER 12, 2019 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Featuring: Halifax Dance and Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Mélanie Léonard, conductor Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker

Symphony Nova Scotia’s The Nutcracker is Halifax’s favourite holiday tradition! When a young girl’s toy comes to life, she’s whisked away to an enchanted world where she meets magical creatures, colourful new friends, and the ferocious Mouse Queen. Complete with larger-than-life puppets, spirited dancing, and Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music, this tale of magic and wonder is “a much-loved interpretation” (CBC) and a delightful holiday adventure for all ages.

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Featuring: Stephen Stubbs, conductor | Stefanie True, soprano Nathan Medley, countertenor | Marc Molomot, tenor | Jesse Blumberg, baritone Lovely concert, The Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus, with the Halifax Camerata Singers very soothing, Handel’s Messiah is a magnificent, electrifying masterpiece, and a good for the soul. highlight of the Christmas season for millions around the world every year. Now, experience the beauty and joy of Handel’s great oratorio AUDIENCE REVIEW with Grammy-winning conductor Stephen Stubbs, “a renowned lutenist, harpsichordist and conductor in the international early-music HANDEL'S MESSIAH scene” (Seattle Times). Together with four guest vocal soloists and the 80-voice Symphony Chorus, Symphony Nova Scotia presents a dra- matic, uplifting interpretation of Handel’s glorious holiday favourite.

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Symphony of Illusions: The Magic of Michael Grandinetti 7:30PM | FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020 7:30PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020 2:00PM | SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Michael Grandinetti, magician | Mélanie Léonard, conductor

Prepare to be amazed by master illusionist Michael Grandinetti! Named by the LA Times as one of “the most accomplished acts in the MICHAEL GRANDINETTI world of magic”, Michael Grandinetti is the star of the hit TV series Masters of Illusion, and has dazzled audiences in NFL halftime shows, at the White House, and with symphony orchestras across North America. Now, here’s your rare chance to see his daring, jaw-dropping show A great magician who live with Symphony Nova Scotia! Experience interactive, suspenseful, can truly communicate cutting-edge illusions like levitation, teleportation, and impossible with a TV audience. escapes, synchronized seamlessly to magical music like Night on Bald ENTERTAINMENT Mountain, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Swan Lake, Harry Potter, and WEEKLY so much more in this spectacular show for the whole family! The best live magic Symphony of Illusions A B C AISLE show of 2018. Subscriber add-on tickets $63 $48 $32 Add $4 Save +10% DIGITAL JOURNAL Single tickets $70-90 $53-73 $35 Add $5 SEASON 20 2019/

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The Beatles: The Long and Winding Road Starring Jim Witter JIM WITTER 7:30PM | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 7:30PM | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019 What a wonderfully 2:00PM | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019 fanciful flight back in The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax time. Couple this with Featuring: Greg Burton, conductor his marvellous voice and evocative piano technique, After his rave-reviewed, sold-out “Piano Men” and Simon and it’s little wonder this totally Garfunkel shows, the ultra-versatile Jim Witter returns to Symphony sold-out performance last Nova Scotia! This time, Jim presents a multimedia magical mystery week was a symbiotic tour through the greatest hits of “the band that changed the love-in. world”: The Beatles. Experience lush symphonic renditions of ONTARIO ARTS REVIEW iconic songs like Hey Jude, A Hard Day’s Night, Help, Penny Lane, Let It Be, and many more in this immersive, exhilarating tribute The vocals were impeccable! to one of the greatest music groups of all time. HAMILTON SPECTATOR

Christmas with Heather Rankin and Friends 7:30PM | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 7:30PM | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019 2:00PM | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Heather Rankin, vocals | Wendy MacIsaac, fiddle The Rising Tide Irish Dancers | The Halifax Boys Honour Choir Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor

HEATHER RANKIN Ring in the holidays with a festive concert of Christmas cheer! Together with the angelic voices of the Halifax Boys Honour Choir, Symphony Nova Scotia celebrates the season with East Coast music icon Heather Rankin. Famed worldwide for her lengthy career as part of Cape Breton’s record-breaking supergroup the Rankins, Heather brings her soaring voice and a bevy of special guests to a rich symphonic feast of holiday favourites, including Do You Hear, Joy to the World, Olde-Fashioned Christmas, Now the Bells Ring, and more — all topped off with a joyful carol sing-along!

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14 COMEC omeJOIN Join US! Us TICKETS:! TICKETS: 902.494.3820 902.494.3820 • symphonynovascotia.ca • symphonynovascotia.ca The Music of Pink Floyd 7:30PM | FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 7:30PM | SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 2:00PM | SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: The Jeans ‘n Classics band | Jean Meilleur, vocals Greg Burton, conductor

Pink Floyd is one of the world’s best-selling bands, and a pivotal player in the history of rock music. Symphony Nova Scotia proudly presents a powerful performance of Pink Floyd’s all-time greatest hits, including Another Brick in the Wall, Wish You Were Here, Hey You, and Comfortably Numb — plus a complete rendition of their monumental, multi-million-selling magnum opus, The Dark Side of the Moon. Don’t miss this symphonic salute of epic proportions! The Canadian Brass 7:30PM | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 7:30PM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 2:00PM | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Lucas Waldin, conductor THE CANADIAN BRASS

With millions of records sold, a 130-album discography, multiple TV specials, and a nonstop international touring schedule, the Canadian Brass are the most famous brass quintet in the world. Now, for the After four decades, it's first time ever, these five extraordinary performers bring their thrilling great to see Canadian virtuosity and lively showmanship to Symphony Nova Scotia! Hear Brass — practically an bright, bold brass standards that run the gamut from classical institution at this point — to pop to blues and beyond in this rare, can’t-miss concert with still sounding fresh, still Canada’s most delightful musical pioneers. attracting young virtuosos and, above all, still having Broadway Tonight! fun with the music. 7:30PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 NPR 2:00PM | SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Bob Bernhardt, conductor | Broadway performers to be announced

Experience the best of Broadway with Symphony Nova Scotia! Star American pops conductor Bob Bernhardt brings his easy style and infectious enthusiasm to a bright, sparkling concert celebrating some of Broadway’s greatest hits. Together with two singers straight from New York, our orchestra performs a showstopping string of highlights from musicals like My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, The Lion King, Les Misérables, West Side Story, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and much more! BOB BERNHARDT Seating chart: p. 31. Symphonic Fusion A B C AISLE An evening that will leave Full series: 5 concerts $300 $225 $150 Add $20 Save +15% you tapping your feet and Full Fusion: (+p. 18-19) humming your favorite 10 concerts $560 $420 $280 Add $40 Save +20% show tunes for days Subscriber add-on tickets $63 $48 $32 Add $4 Save +10% to come. Single tickets $70-90 $53-73 $35 Add $5 BROADWAY WORLD SEASON 20 2019/

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Every year, Symphony Nova Scotia…

Touches the lives Sells out over Presents over 100 Partners with of over 60,000 Nova half of its ticketed performances each schools, universities, Scotians. performances. year, including more conservatories, than 50 free events. choirs, arts groups,

and dozens of local

charities.

16 COME JOIN US! TICKETS: 902.494.3820 • symphonynovascotia.ca This was a fantastic experience and I enjoyed it immensely. AUDIENCE REVIEW

A once-in-a-lifetime Not one of the countless I felt genuinely overcome… I have always been struck show… the crowd orchestras I’ve played with get [I had] the sense that, together, by both by the orchestra's immediately knew they the Celtic music style so easily the 80-plus musicians on stage approach to trying new and were in for something as Symphony Nova Scotia. They and the hundreds of audience innovative ideas for creative special. produce a sound steeped in members were engaged in some music programming, and by their CANADIAN BEATS rhythm and culture — a rare sort of shared spiritual moment total commitment to the highest MAGAZINE blend that allows the music to (even if only of the secular possible performance standards. float with ease and purity. spirit). TIM BRADY, COMPOSER NATALIE MACMASTER, EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE CAPE BRETON FIDDLER

Audience reviews: Stunning performance by all. We are fiercely proud of our orchestra. Five stars from the moment the Symphony started to play. Our experience was of surprise and delight at the concert and the overall talent of the performers and the orchestra. As always, breathtaking. Very good for the soul in the depths of winter! SEASON 20 2019/

SUBSCRIBE NOWSUBSCRIBE & SAVE! 902.494.3820 NOW & SAVE! • symphonynovascotia.ca 902.494.3820 • symphonynovascotia.ca 17 Maritime Fusion Symphony Nova Scotia combines stunning orchestral arrangements with some of Atlantic Canada’s best music.

MacMaster has reached 7:30PM | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 a level of visibility and 2:00PM | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 musical success that only 7:30PM | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 a few of her traditional-music The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

contemporaries have achieved… Featuring: Natalie MacMaster, fiddle | Martin MacDonald, conductor a confident bandleader, a versatile fiddler, an electrifying She’s Cape Breton’s sweetheart, a consummate fiddler, and a Grammy-winning, multiple-gold-album international superstar. step dancer, and, above all, The unparalleled Natalie MacMaster returns home to Symphony a performer who definitely Nova Scotia for a foot-stomping, high-stepping performance knows how to work a crowd. of down-home jigs, reels, and strathspeys celebrating the DIRTY LINEN MAGAZINE best of Nova Scotia’s rich Celtic heritage.

Presented in partnership with the Halifax Pop Explosion 7:30PM | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Featuring: Lucas Waldin, conductor

New Brunswick’s Jeremy Dutcher is a classically trained Indigenous tenor, composer, performer, and activist who’s taking the music world by storm. After studying music here in Halifax at Dalhousie University, he launched a stratospheric career across North America as “the newest light” in an “Indigenous Renaissance” (NPR), winning the 2018 Polaris Prize, performing sold-out shows coast to coast, and appearing with major stars like Yo-Yo Ma. Experience Jeremy’s immense, groundbreaking, beautiful music live in his first-ever concert with Symphony Nova Scotia.

In becoming widely popular, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa has also found success as a kind of cultural tool for non-Indigenous listeners: a means of education about the worth and diversity of Indigenous music in Canada. THE WALRUS SEASON 20 2019/

18 COMECome JOIN Join US! Us! TICKETS:TICKETS: 902.494.3820902.494.3820 •• symphonynovascotia.casymphonynovascotia.ca Wonderful. Our Symphony deserves full credit for the work they do in bringing us local musicians.

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7:30PM | FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 7:30PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Martin MacDonald, conductor

Lennie Gallant is one of Canada’s most beloved songsmiths, a multi- award-winning “class act” (Impact Magazine) who puts on “a powerhouse of a show” (Chronicle Herald). He’s been named the Canadian Folk Artist of the Year, the ECMA’s Entertainer of the Year, and the writer of one of the Top Ten East Coast Songs of All Time. Now, this 18-time ECMA-winner brings his pitch-perfect mix of folk, rock, Celtic, and country to Symphony Nova Scotia for an exceptional symphonic experience.

Snowbird: A Tribute to Anne Murray 7:30PM | FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 7:30PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020 CATHERINE MACLELLAN The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Murray was a one-woman Featuring: Catherine MacLellan, vocals | Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor hit machine for 40-plus From her humble beginnings in Springhill to major international years, shouldering the stardom with 55 million albums sold, Nova Scotia’s own Anne Murray expectations of fans, media is a trailblazer, a Canadian treasure, and one of the most distinctive and the music industry alike. voices in the world. Now, with Anne’s blessing, Symphony Nova Scotia She won Grammys, a record joins forces with award-winning PEI songstress Catherine MacLellan — number of Junos and the daughter of Snowbird writer Gene MacLellan — to honour Anne amassed more than 70 and her incredible music. Hear timeless songs like Snowbird, Danny’s singles to her credit. Song, You Needed Me, Love Song, and many more in this heartfelt CBC symphonic salute to one of Canada’s greatest icons. SOUL SISTERS 7:30PM | FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020 7:30PM | SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax

Featuring: Reeny and Mahalia Smith, vocals Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor

Smooth sibling harmonies. A lush symphony orchestra. And monster hits from legendary Queens of Soul like Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, and Whitney Houston. Symphony Nova Scotia joins forces with rising star sisters and North Preston vocal powerhouses Reeny and Mahalia Smith for a riveting concert of spectacular soul hits, including songs like Killing Me Softly, I Will Always Love You, Respect, and many more.

Maritime Fusion A B C AISLE Full series: 5 concerts $300 $225 $150 Add $20 Save +15% Every time I Full Fusion: (+p. 14-15) attend, I can't believe 10 concerts $560 $420 $280 Add $40 Save +20% Subscriber add-on tickets $63 $48 $32 Add $4 Save +10% what I get for the Single tickets $70-90 $53-73 $35 Add $5 price of a ticket. Seating chart: p. 31. AUDIENCE REVIEW SEASON 20 2019/

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Inspiring Bach 2:00PM | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019 St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax

Featuring: Jeanne Lamon, leader and violin solo | Suzanne Lemieux, oboe Handel: Suite from Il Pastor Fido | J.G. Pisendel: Concerto Grosso Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue | Locatelli: Concerto Grosso No. 2 in C minor Telemann: Suite “La Bourse” | Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin JEANNE LAMON With his exceptional talent, massive career, and glorious, transcendent works, J.S. Bach is an undisputed father of classical music — but lesser known are his many brilliant contemporaries. In this lively and enlight- ening concert, Baroque music master Jeanne Lamon and Symphony Nova Scotia pay homage to Bach’s friends, mentors, and inspirations. Enjoy highlights like Handel’s sparkling Il Pastor Fido Suite, Telemann’s humorous “La Bourse”, and Pachelbel’s iconic, world-famous Canon. And, of course, hear one of Bach’s many mighty masterpieces — the energetic, graceful Concerto for Violin and Oboe, highlighting SUZANNE LEMIEUX Jeanne Lamon and our own virtuoso oboist Suzanne Lemieux.

Lamon is a true virtuoso. There are few better baroque violinists in the world today. CONTINUO

A Baroque Grand Tour 2:00PM | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020 RENAUD LAPIERRE St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax

Featuring: Jeanne Lamon, leader and violin solo | Renaud Lapierre, violin Richard Simoneau, trumpet | Curtis Dietz, trumpet Handel: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba | Marais: Suite from Alcyone Corelli: Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 6 | Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Trumpets Bach: Violin Concerto in E Major | Boyce: Symphony No. 5 in D Major

In the 18th century, the “Grand Tour” of Europe was designed to enlighten England’s young elite, introducing them to the master-

RICHARD SIMONEAU ful music, exceptional art, and decadent delights of the Continent. Now, join Baroque specialist Jeanne Lamon and Symphony Nova Scotia as we embark upon our own musical Grand Tour! From our starting point in England, we journey through France, Italy, and Germany, performing Baroque gems from Handel, Marais, Vivaldi, and Bach — including showpieces like Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba and Vivaldi’s spectacular Concerto for Two Trumpets.

I was absolutely amazed at the quality of the performance.

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20 COME JOIN US! TICKETS: 902.494.3820 • symphonynovascotia.ca HALIFAX CAMERATA SINGERS

Viva Vivaldi: The Four Seasons 7:30PM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 2:00PM | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020 St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax

Featuring: Aisslinn Nosky, leader and violin solo Locatelli: Introduzione Op. 4, No. 5 | Corelli: Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1 Avison: Concerto Grosso No. 5 “After Scarlatti” | Vivaldi: Sinfonia “Il Coro Delle Muse” Geminiani: Concerto Grosso “La Folia” | Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

With its glorious Spring, tempestuous Summer, meandering Autumn, and stormy, sparkling Winter, The Four Seasons is Vivaldi’s most famous creation, and one of the most popular works from the entire Baroque era. Experience it live with Symphony Nova Scotia and special guest leader Aisslinn Nosky, the acclaimed former concertmaster of Tafelmusik, and a “perpetually fabulous” AISSLINN NOSKY violinist who performs with “sheer virtuosity, dexterity, and communication” (Boston Globe). Plus, Aisslinn leads the orchestra in a complementary feast of Italian Baroque, including radiant highlights from Geminiani, Locatelli, and Corelli. Nosky brings the heat as one of the preeminent Bach’s Mass in B Minor authenticists on the 7:30PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020 continent, having served 4:00PM | SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020 as concertmaster for both St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax Tafelmusik in Toronto and the Handel and Haydn Featuring: Jeff Joudrey, conductor | Jane Archibald, soprano society in Boston. Vicki St. Pierre, mezzo-soprano | Philippe Gagné, tenor BROADWAY WORLD Joel Allison, bass-baritone | Halifax Camerata Singers J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor

It’s a lofty, magnificent masterwork, renowned for its sheer scale, supreme beauty, and blistering choral athleticism. For the first time in a decade, together with the glorious voices of the award- winning Halifax Camerata Singers and four outstanding guest soloists — including star Halifax soprano Jane Archibald — Symphony Nova Scotia proudly presents Bach’s gigantic, deeply moving tour de force: the spectacular Mass in B Minor. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear a true triumph of the Baroque period, and one of the most beloved classical works of all time. JANE ARCHIBALD

Baroque Front 5* Balcony Floor Jane Archibald… Full lineup: 4 concerts $240 $224 $168 Save +20% stopped the show with Subscriber add-on tickets $67 $63 $48 Save +10% her brilliant vocal Single tickets $75 $70 $53 pyrotechnics. * New this season: first five rows at St. Andrew's United Church, Halifax. THE GLOBE AND MAIL SEASON 20 2019/

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Families with children can register for Free Family Concerts at symphonynovascotia.ca after August 1, 2019.

Symphony Got Style 3:00PM | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019 Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth 1:30PM | 3:00PM | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax 1:30PM | 3:00PM | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 Halifax Central Library, Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax

It’s like 15 orchestras rolled into one! Join Symphony Nova Scotia for an entertaining exploration of the many different styles an orchestra can play. Whether it’s baroque, jazz, rock, modern, or soul, your orchestra can play it in style! Nova Scotia’s Got Talent! 3:00PM | SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020 Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth 1:30PM | 3:00PM | SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax 1:30PM | 3:00PM | TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 Halifax Central Library, Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax

Our panel of experts has spoken! Nova Scotia is a hotbed of musical talent, and this delightful concert showcases some of our most exciting young acts. Experience the amazing savvy and skill of these young musicians, artists, and dancers as they steal the show with Symphony Nova Scotia! SEASON 20 2019/

22 COME JOIN US! TICKETS: 902.494.3820 • symphonynovascotia.ca We welcome children on the autism spectrum and their parents. Our family shows are designed to be participatory, relaxed, and informal. We encourage children to be active and involved in our orchestral performances. Vocalizations, movements, and taking breaks are all part of the fun!

Black Is Beautiful 3:00PM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, Cherry Brook 1:30PM | 3:00PM | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax

One of our favourite Family shows returns, with some all- new symphonic sounds! From African hymns to jazz, funk, and hip-hop, western Black music is a story of struggle and celebration. Join Symphony Nova Scotia as we showcase Black performers and composers in a concert that will surprise and engage you. Hear music from icons like Duke Ellington, Whitney Houston, Chevalier St. Georges, Jimi Hendrix, Beyoncé, and many more!

Free Seniors’ Concerts! Seniors, come join us for free encore performances of our Family shows on Tuesday afternoons! This year’s concerts are November 12 and January 21, listed opposite with this special symbol , plus an added bonus concert: The Symphony Celebrates! 3:00PM | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Sponsor: Halifax Central Library, O’Regan Hall, Halifax Featuring: Gary Ewer, conductor

A symphony orchestra is particularly good at providing music for the exciting moments in our lives! For almost every thrilling event — birthdays, weddings, coronations — a composer has provided a musical backdrop. There are also quieter, more reflective kinds of celebrations, too: we celebrate human dignity and courage. Listen as Symphony Nova Scotia uses the power of orchestral music to showcase those meaningful moments, and honour our shared history together.

Watch your children come alive as they hear music, picked and played specially for them. It will be a treat for them and a treat for you, and the beginning of a lifelong love of music!

DANIEL BARTHOLOMEW-POYSER,

Family Series conductor SEASON 20 2019/

SUBSCRIBE NOW & SAVE! 902.494.3820 • symphonynovascotia.ca 23 Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra Concerts Symphony Nova Scotia is proud to present Nova Scotia’s finest symphony of young people in these vibrant, exciting performances.

We’re looking for new players! If you’re a young musician between the ages of 12 and 26, we’d love to have a video audition from you! Why join the NSYO? • Regular performing opportunities • Networking and coaching with industry professionals • Participation in workshops, masterclasses, and job training • Opportunity to perform alongside internationally acclaimed artists • Make new friends and create awesome musical experiences!

More details: symphonynovascotia.ca/nsyo

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2 3:00PM | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax

Featuring: Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor | Mark Lee, violin Carmen Braden: Parhelia | Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen Sarasate: Introduction and Tarantella | Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2

It’s a joyful, hugely popular masterpiece, famed for its catchy tunes, exuberant grace, and grandstanding finale. Hear Tchaikovsky’s beloved Second Symphony with the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra! Virtuoso violinist Mark Lee also joins the orchestra for two showpieces from Sarasate: the furious, flashy Introduction and Tarantella, and the arching, beautiful Zigeunerweisen. Plus, hear a new work from Acadia grad Carmen Braden, a “talented, bold musician” (Up Here Magazine) whose music has been described as “drop-dead gorgeous” (Ottawa Citizen).

NEW THIS YEAR! NSYO Concerts Single tickets: Adult: $30 Student: $10 Under 12: Free at door

Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra tickets aren’t available in U-Picks, and can’t be exchanged with Symphony Nova Scotia’s regular concert tickets. SEASON 20 2019/

24 COMECome JOIN Join US! Us! TICKETS:TICKETS: 902.494.3820902.494.3820 •• symphonynovascotia.casymphonynovascotia.ca One of the few groups out there today playing Acadian music, and they’re absolutely the best. HEARTH MUSIC Vive l’Acadie with Vishtèn 7:30PM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax The best part of being in NSYO is

Featuring: Antonio Delgado, conductor definitely sharing our music with the community. The rush I get from Accordion, fiddle, and flutes. Foot percussion and step- playing in front of an audience is dancing. High-spirited rhythms and tight sibling harmonies. indescribable. I have never seen Experience the Acadian powerhouse trio Vishtèn live with such a heartwarming and supportive the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra! These three fiery performers audience in any other ensemble are masters of Acadian music, with their acclaimed world tours, multi-instrumental prowess, and explosive live show. Hear I have been in. their spectacular sound backed by full symphonic arrange- LUCAS MARCH, Clarinet, ments in this fun, feisty symphonic kitchen party for the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra whole family!

An artist internationally respected for his virtuosity and sensitivity. The Firebird CBC 7:30PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020 St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg* 3:00PM | SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2020 St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax

Featuring: Dinuk Wijeratne, conductor | Concerto Competition Winner Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3 | Concerto: Competition Winner Jocelyn Morlock: Hullabaloo | Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1919)

The JUNO-Award winning Dinuk Wijeratne returns to Halifax to lead the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra in a concert of sensational symphonic masterworks. Hear Beethoven’s splendid Leonore Overture No. 3, Jocelyn Morlock’s uproarious Hullaballo, and a special featured performance with the accomplished winner of the Youth Orchestra’s annual Concerto Competition. Then, experience the Suite from Stravinsky’s magical Firebird, a tour de force that caused an absolute sensation at its premiere, and brought instant worldwide fame to its brilliant composer. * Tickets for Lunenburg concert: “Shop on the Corner” in Lunenburg, at the door, or 902.692.8081. SEASON 20 2019/

SUBSCRIBESubscribe Now NOW & Save!& SAVE! 902.494.3820 902.494.3820 • symphonynovascotia.ca • symphonynovascotia.ca 25 Concerts in Our Community We’re proud to work with local partners to bring you special concerts and events across our beloved province.

Halifax: Summer Symphony JULY 25-31, 2019 Experience your Symphony this summer! Come join us for free, live performances for the whole family in public spaces throughout the city. Details: symphonynovascotia.ca. Halifax: Symphony Week SEPTEMBER 15-22, 2019 Symphony Nova Scotia kicks off the season with free concerts for all ages throughout Halifax and Dartmouth! Details: symphonynovascotia.ca. Amherst: Inspiring Bach 7:30PM | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019 | Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church Tickets for community For full program details, see page 20. concerts are sold separately Tickets: On sale soon, and available at the door. from our other packages, and are only available Halifax: Deep Currents – Open Waters Festival 2020 through each venue’s box In Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Upstream Music office, listed here. Tickets for 7:30PM | TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 | The Sir James Dunn Theatre community concerts cannot Featuring: Dinuk Wijeratne, conductor be exchanged with tickets Symphony Nova Scotia joins forces with Upstream to navigate for any other Symphony Nova through the Open Waters Festival of New and Improvised Music. Scotia performances. Expect the unexpected: world premieres, guest soloists, and fearless reinventions celebrating Upstream’s 30 years of planning for the unknown. Details: symphonynovascotia.ca. Lunenburg: A Baroque Grand Tour 7:30PM | FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020 | St. John’s Anglican Church For full program details, see page 20. Tickets: “Shop on the Corner” in Lunenburg, at the door, and at 902.692.8081.

Wolfville: A Baroque Grand Tour 7:30PM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 | Convocation Hall For full program details, see page 20. Tickets: 1.800.542.TICK or boxoffice.acadiau.ca. Dartmouth: Bernhard Gueller and Beethoven’s “Eroica” 2:00PM | SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020 | Alderney Landing Theatre For full program details, see page 8. Tickets: $35/40 at 1.888.311.9090 or Ticketpro.ca. SEASON 20 2019/

26 COME JOIN US! TICKETS: 902.494.3820 • symphonynovascotia.ca Education and Outreach Symphony Nova Scotia is part of your community! We’re committed to sharing the joy and power of symphonic music with people from all walks of life. Come join us!

Classical Munchkins This interactive, fun, and free program for preschoolers offers hands-on learning at libraries and museums all over the province. Link Up Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute brings us this internationally acclaimed program, giving elementary students a chance to CLASSICAL MUNCHKINS perform along with our full orchestra. Artists in Residence with Halifax Regional Arts In collaboration with school music specialists at Halifax Regional Arts, two Symphony musicians offer workshops, masterclasses, and performances with our city’s talented young musicians. Symphony 101 Led by educator Adrian Hoffman, this all-ages program offers free sessions at the library, online Q&As, and free pre-concert chats. It’s a great way to get behind the scenes and inside the music. SYMPHONY 101 Library Series Always happy to spin a yarn and tell a tale about composers, Symphony bassist Max Kasper hosts and performs at these free noon-hour concerts at several Halifax, Colchester, and South Shore libraries. This series has been running for almost 30 years! The Berkeley Seniors’ Series Thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Berkeley, our full orchestra performs free concerts for seniors on Tuesday afternoons. For details, see page 23. LIBRARY SERIES Provincial Touring We are Nova Scotia’s orchestra! Each year, our full orchestra performs in Amherst, Lunenburg, Wolfville, and at least one more Nova Scotia town. Smaller groups of our musicians also perform all over the province.

And this is just the beginning! We’re also proud to present family concerts, young audience matinees, open rehearsals, and much, much more. Please visit symphonynovascotia.ca/outreach to find out more. PROVINCIAL TOURING SEASON 20 2019/

SUBSCRIBE NOW & SAVE! 902.494.3820 • symphonynovascotia.ca 27 Orchestrate Your Giving Listen to what your peers say about why they subscribe and donate to Symphony Nova Scotia.

The Symphony is one of Symphony Nova Scotia The Symphony is a warm the reasons that I settled in is an important part of our and welcoming sound Halifax and made it home. culture, and the orchestra experience. It’s also a I moved here from China does so many good things monstrous project that takes 10 years ago. After I found for our community — it a lot of effort and planning a place to live and a job, I deserves our support. I want and money. If we value started thinking that I was people of all ages and walks music, we have to support in need of something more — of life to be able to enjoy the it. For me, the personal something important to Symphony. Donations help satisfaction of knowing I can the quality of my life. us keep the ticket prices help is really great! Eventually, I found the reasonable so people can HELGA GUDERLEY WITH classical series and I felt continue to attend. JOHN HIMMELMAN, really quite at home. There DENNICE LEAHEY, C.M., subscribers and Symphony Musical Chair donors are so many choices in Past Chair of Symphony Nova (pictured with Brian James, Scotia’s Board of Directors, Halifax. Of course, the best Oboe/English Horn) subscriber and Musical Chair donor music is live music! YONGMEI (MAY) WANG, Symphony subscriber/donor

By choosing to add a donation to Symphony Nova Scotia on your ticket order, you demonstrate to others your uncompromising belief that music is an essential part of our lives in Nova Scotia, and that you wish to share the pleasure you derive with others.

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