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EROICA Laura Ingersoll Secord Eroica A Sesquicentennial Tribute to Laura Ingersoll Secord Windsor - Tecumseh - Ingersoll - Brantford - Niagara Classical Musicians and Local Historians unite to tell the remarkable life story of this iconic Canadian Hero featuring BEETHOVEN’S EROICA SYMPHONY …in honour of all War Heroes May 25 | 8 pm Assumption Hall - University of Windsor May 26 | 8 pm Paroisse Ste Anne - Tecumseh June 20 | 8 pm Cheese Museum - Ingersoll June 21 | 8 pm Sanderson Centre - Brantford June 23 | 2 pm Queenston Heights - Niagara-on-the-Lake TICKET PRICES BASED ON DEMAND - available through concert venues VETERANS - free 519.980.1113 | orchestrabreva.com SESQUICENTENNIAL OF CANADIAN HERO LAURA SECORD This year marks the 150th anniversary of the passing of prominent Canadian historical figure, Laura Ingersoll Secord. Ms. Secord is well known for her heroism during the War of 1812. Upon overhearing American plans to overtake a British outpost at Beaver Dams (Niagara), Laura embarked on an 18-hour, 32 kilometre trek across difficult Niagara Escarpment terrain to deliver the message to the British. With the valuable aid of Aboriginal forces and Laura's vital information, the British were able to counter the American attack with a victory that was considered integral to the ultimate preservation of Canadian territory. Laura Ingersoll Secord was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts in 1775, during the American War of Independence. In 1793, her father, Thomas Ingersoll, responded to a notice posted by Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe, offering blocks of land in Upper Canada on easy terms to American settlers. With the support of Mohawk Chief and Canadian political leader Captain Joseph Brant (Chief Thayendanegea), Mr. Ingersoll settled his family to the land which is now the town of Ingersoll, Ontario, just east of London. Soon after, Laura met and married merchant James Secord, a Loyalist of French (Huguenot) descent. The couple lived in the region of present-day Niagara-on-the-Lake and became parents of seven children. During the War of 1812, James Secord served as a soldier under General Isaac Brock. James was seriously wounded during the same battle in which General Brock met his end, the Battle of Queenston Heights. These events took place just steps from the Secord Homestead. Laura witnessed the body of Brock being carried by her house and ran to the battlefield to find her husband and bring him back home. While he was convalescing, American soldiers took over the Secord home, and that is when Laura overheard their plan of attack. Her famous journey was made on June 22, 1813. Laura went largely unrecognized for her act of courage, and, after her husband died, she met with poverty. As a widow she petitioned the government several times for a small personal pension, seeking recognition for her war-time contribution, but was refused. At the age of 85, Edward, Prince of Wales, heard of her appeal and awarded her 100 pounds, which allowed her to live out last 8 years of her life in relative comfort. She was honoured by the Prince along with 1193 veteran soldiers of the War of 1812 and, though not invited to sign the official registry with the soldiers, she insisted upon it. If Laura’s famous signature, yielded by her tenacity, was not on this document, we may never have surely known of her contribution to the freedom of our country. Laura Secord’s example of courage, resourcefulness and dedication as a citizen, a pioneer, and a veteran continue to be an inspiration to all. In May and June of 2019, Orchestra Breva will pay tribute to this remarkable Canadian with concert celebrations in communities significant to the life and times of Laura Secord, including Ingersoll, Brantford, Niagara, Tecumseh and Windsor. The programme will include both new and historic works and will feature Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony, in honour of all veterans. “Eroica” Portrait of Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 A Sesquicentennial Celebration of a Canadian War Hero Windsor, Tecumseh, Ingersoll, Brantford, Niagara Programme 1. Introduction by Ontario Historian 2. Iphigénie en Aulide Overture, Gluck (1774) Re: King’s wartime sacrifice of his daughter for the sake of his nation. French origins of the opera, written around the time of Laura’s birth, are an acknowledgement of the Secord family’s French heritage 3. Account of Laura’s youth and marriage to Loyalist James Secord 4. Canadian composition honouring Laura (2019) 5. Description of significant events of the War of 1812 including General Brock’s death, Laura’s famous act of courage, the importance of Indigenous peoples during this conflict and the unfulfilled promise of a United Native Nation 6. Indigenous Musical Performance on the theme of peace, by Indigenous guest artist(s) 7. Laura’s later life and struggles as a veteran unrecognized for her heroic act 8. Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”, Beethoven (1803) In honour of all war heroes Orchestra Breva is a neo-classical chamber orchestra whose mission is to inspire, connect, and catalyze by sharing ideas through engaging and accessible performance and education. Orchestra Breva takes its name from the Italian word for brevity, and the forward-moving impetus of music written “Alla Breve”. The orchestra supports the creative activities of Canadian composers and artists through co-operative sponsorship. Artistic partner of Breva Opera Ballet and The Academy of the Living Arts and Sciences ...engaging audiences of demographic diversity by promoting inspirational exchange through presentation of historical art forms and new work with a high standard of artistry… “ Be brief.” Ernest Hemingway MELANIE PAUL TANOVICH Award-winning conductor, Melanie Paul Tanovich, is noted for her musicality, versatility, and artistic communication. She is founding director of Orchestra Breva. Maestro Tanovich has served as Music Director and Guest Conductor of over 30 orchestras, opera companies and choirs. She has conducted the National Arts Centre Orchestra, L’Orchestre de la Francophonie, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra London, Hamilton Philharmonic, Gary Kulesha’s Composer’s Orchestra and L’Orchestre du Domain Forget, York Chamber Orchestra, Timothy Eaton Memorial Orchestra, Opera Buffa, Windsor Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and Les Voix-Claires Concert Choir, among numerous other ensembles. She is recipient of the 2019 Chalmers Award for Professional Artists. Melanie trained as a pianist, singer, and conductor at the University of Toronto, Royal Conservatory of Music, England’s Britten-Pears School, La Domain Forget, Quebec, and the Tafelmusik Baroque Institute, and as a dancer through the Royal Academy of Dance. Her academic and performance achievement earned her the top graduating awards at both the University of Toronto and the Royal Conservatory (Gold Medal). Her conducting teachers include Raffi Armenian (University of Toronto), Otto Werner Mueller (The Juilliard School), Kenneth Kiesler (University of Michigan), Gustav Meier (Peabody Conservatory), Pierre Hétu, and internationally renowned choral conductor and clinician, Doreen Rao. In 2011, she was selected from an international pool as Conducting Fellow with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, working under the direction of Kenneth Kiesler and Pinchas Zukerman. At the esteemed Britten-Pears School in Aldburgh, England, she specialized in interpreting and introducing works of the 20th century and has gone on to perform recital, opera, and oratorio engagements as a soprano. Ms. Tanovich has taught conducting at the University of Windsor, and at the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Glenn Gould Professional School, as guest lecturer. A champion of musical outreach, Tanovich is an active educator and advocate whose approach to musical performance and development is closely tied to her belief in fostering significant connections between the arts and the community. Melanie conducting the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ottawa Office of the President Assumption Hall 400 Huron Church Road Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4 T 519.253.3000 (ext.2000) F 519.971.7070 [email protected] www.uwindsor.ca August 11, 2017 To whom it may concern, I am very pleased to provide a letter of reference in support of Melanie Paul Tanovich. I am the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Windsor. Through my efforts to deepen the relationship between our University’s music program and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra with a formal Memorandum of Understanding, and my personal efforts as musician, I have some perspective on the vital role that a Symphony plays in a community, and the hard work, musicianship and engaging personality that are required of a conductor. Melanie excels in all of these. Her curriculum vitae is exemplary, and highlights the long list of professional credentials and experience that she has. Highlights include receiving the Gold Medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Conducting Fellowship with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. She has also been a guest conductor with several other orchestras including the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and the Composer’s Orchestra, and has studied with some of the finest internationally renowned conductors including Gustav Meier, Otto Werner Mueller and Raffi Armenian. Her work as music director has included choir and orchestra, and builds upon her accomplishments as a soprano and pianist. She is a dedicated and passionate teacher, with experience at the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto. I have had the opportunity to work with Melanie on her own recent effort, Orchestra Breva. This vibrant Orchestra brings together professional musicians, composers in classical and popular genres, students, and guest musicians. Melanie has a remarkable ability and presence to meld them together into performances that thrill a diverse community audience and showcase emerging talent. I think that more than anything, Melanie’s broad experience and training have made her deeply aware of how essential it is that a symphony orchestra connect with its community. Orchestra Breva, which Melanie created, conducts and performs in, is an incarnation of the importance that music plays in the life of a community and the elevation of the spirit.
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