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• SUBSCRIBE NOW & SAVE! 902.494.3820 symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2017 / 18 * 1 2017/ 18 Concert Season Thank you 15 S ~ Maestro Gueller! R Y E A Welcome This season is very special to me — both because it is my last one as Come Join Us! Music Director with Symphony Nova Scotia, and also because we will Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 * The Music of ABBA * Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 perform pieces that mean so much to me. Our upcoming concerts include Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue * Vivaldi’s Four Seasons * The Music of Motown the sublime Brahms Violin Concerto and his First Piano Concerto, the Music of Simon & Garfunkel * Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 majestic “Emperor” Concerto by Beethoven, and the Cherubini Requiem — Music from West Side Story something I have wanted to conduct all my life, mainly because of its unique form with male and orchestra, and the passion it conveys. We will also perform again with , the Finnish group that sings ABBA like no one else except, perhaps, ABBA!

The season will culminate with a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in a festival that links Brahms and Beethoven. As a German conductor, it makes sense that my final festival is one with the two main pillars of the German Classical and Romantic genres.

Our soloists in 2017/18 include Giora Schmidt, Marc-André Hamelin, and the Kronos Quartet, along with local favourites Denise Djokic, Richard Simoneau, Dominic Desautels, and Peter Allen. Plus, we’ll be showcasing the music of Simon and Garfunkel and David Bowie, and also presenting Mozart’s Messiah and Baroque gems with Jeanne Lamon and David Greenberg.

For the kids, we will make music come alive with Beethoven Lives Upstairs, and young adults will love the Halifax Pop Explosion concert with Ria Mae. Plus, the holiday season would not be the same without The Nutcracker, and we Ticket packages are always your best value! have again added a ballet this year — Anastasia Save up to 35% off single tickets, reserve the best seats with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen. in the house, and enjoy a great set of benefits with a Thank you very much for your ongoing support Symphony Nova Scotia subscription package. of your orchestra. See you at a concert soon!

Bernhard Gueller, Music Director

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• • 2 * SEASON 2017 / 18 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! TICKETS: 902.494.3820 symphonynovascotia.ca SUBSCRIBE NOW & SAVE! 902.494.3820 symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2017 / 18 * 3 presents MASTERWORKS Our orchestra teams up with internationally acclaimed guest artists to perform some of the greatest music ever written. RAM Koor, the Estonian National Male Choir Highlights: Beethoven’s Ninth, Cherubini’s Requiem, Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, Brahms’ Violin Concerto, Beethoven’s “Emperor", and more!

DENISE DJOKIC 7:30PM • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 • 2017 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Giora Schmidt Featuring: Jordan de Souza, conductor Denise Djokic, cello Murray Adaskin: Diversion / Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 Beethoven: Symphony No. 3

GIORA SCHMIDT PLAYS BRAHMS Halifax’s own Denise Djokic is one of the top “25 Canadians Who Are 7:30PM • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 2017 Changing Our World” (Maclean’s) and one of “Canada’s Most Powerful The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Women” (ELLE). Her spectacular career has included a performance at the Grammy Awards, a top-15 spot on Billboard’s classical charts, and rave Bernhard Gueller’s Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Giora Schmidt, violin​ BUCKET LIST Alexina Louie: Music for a Celebration / Brahms: Violin Concerto reviews for her “arrestingly beautiful tone colour” (The Strad) and “hugely Denise Djokic In Maestro Bernhard Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 impressive technique” (BBC Music). Now, this famous classical music Gueller’s final season as star returns home to Symphony Nova Scotia for a rare performance Symphony Nova Scotia kicks off Maestro Gueller’s final season Music Director, Symphony of Shostakovich’s passionate, deeply moving Cello Concerto No. 1. as Music Director with a joyous concert of bright, beautiful Nova Scotia is honoured masterworks. Hear the internationally acclaimed Giora Schmidt, to present some of his one of Gueller’s favourite violinists, performing Brahms’ power- CHERUBINI’S REQUIEM most long-awaited, highly- WITH RAM KOOR anticipated concerts. ful, expressive, and fiendishly difficult Violin Concerto. Then, 7:30PM • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • 2017 Here’s to you, Bernhard! Symphony Nova Scotia’s expanded orchestra performs The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony, a merry, radiant work that’s an audience favourite around the world. Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor RAM Koor, the Estonian National Male Choir Andrea Ludwig, mezzo- Arvo Pärt: Fratres / Brahms: Rhapsody​ Luigi Cherubini: Requiem in C minor Oh Canada! It’s a dramatic, majestic masterwork, full of bold, austere We're proud to perform grandeur, and praised by its contemporaries as “without an great Canadian music, eh! equal in the world” (Robert Schumann). For the first time ever, Symphony Nova Scotia proudly performs Cherubini’s glorious 1816 Requiem, in partnership with the internationally celebrated, Grammy Award-winning Estonian National Male Choir, RAM Koor. With its storied 70-year history of appearances all over the world, the 50-voice RAM Koor is arguably the top all-male choir performing today. Don’t miss them live in this unforgettable concert experience. Andrea Ludwig

MASTERWORKS A+ A B C Post-concert Q&A: Full series: 10 concerts $560.00 $528.00 $416.00 $240.00 SAVE +20% in the auditorium right after Add-on tickets $63.00 $59.40 $46.80 $27.00 SAVE +10% each Masterworks concert. Single tickets $70 - 85 $66 - 81 $52 - 67 $30 - 45

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• • 4 * SEASON 2017 / 18 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! TICKETS: 902.494.3820 symphonynovascotia.ca SUBSCRIBE NOW & SAVE! 902.494.3820 symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2017 / 18 * 5 “A greatly gifted young violinist... her sound was rich and commanding.” ~ The New York Times

“Barton has everything required — Richard Simoneau a big burnished tone; the brilliance, agility, and precision of a bel canto diva. Above all, TCHAIKOVSKY’S FOURTH she has the knack for reaching out to an audience 7:30PM • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 • 2017 and holding them at awed attention The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax in a manner all her own.” ~ Chicago Tribune Featuring: Alain Trudel, conductor Richard Simoneau, trumpet​

Weber: Der Freischütz Overture / John Estacio: Trumpet Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

Alain Trudel Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony is a mighty, emotional power- house, blending soaring melodies, dark turmoil, and deep joy Rachel Barton Pine in its explorations of life, loss, and fate. Don’t miss Symphony Nova Scotia’s expanded orchestra in its first performance of this great work in over a decade. Plus, our own trumpeter RACHEL BARTON PINE PLAYS WIENIAWSKI “A first class lyric conductor.” extraordinaire Richard Simoneau shows off his virtuoso chops 7:30PM • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 • 2018 ~ La Presse in a brand-new Trumpet Concerto, co-commissioned by 17 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Canadian orchestras in honour of Canada’s 150th. Featuring: Christoph Campestrini, conductor Rachel Barton Pine, violin​ Glenn Buhr: Akasha (Sky) / Henri Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No. 2 Schumann: Symphony No. 2

Rachel Barton Pine is one of the world’s great violin virtuosos, with multiple competition wins, over 30 commercial recordings, and the lifetime use of a $20-million Guarneri violin. Since Rachel’s debut with the Chicago Symphony MAGNIFICENT MOZART at age 10, she’s performed regularly with major orchestras all over the world, 7:30PM • THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 • 2018 earning accolades as “an exciting, boundary-defying performer… in the top The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax echelon” (Washington Post). Now, Rachel makes her Symphony Nova Scotia 2:00PM • SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 • 2018 debut appearance with Wieniawski’s fiery Violin Concerto No. 2. Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth

Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Luca Buratto, piano CHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN Mozart: Symphony No. 35 “Haffner” / Piano Concerto No. 23 PLAYS CHOPIN Symphony No. 39 7:30PM • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • 2018 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Symphony Nova Scotia salutes the world’s most iconic composer! Experience a delightful range of Mozart’s most Featuring: Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano famous works, beginning with the ambitious, inventive “Haffner” Harold Wevers: Miniatures / Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 Symphony. Then, hear the gracious and intimate Piano Concerto Brahms: Serenade No. 2 No. 23, performed by Italian rising star Luca Buratto, a pianist of Canadian pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin recently won the “fiery imagination and finesse” (Musical America) and last year’s Silver Medal at the Chopin International Piano Competition — winner of the prestigious Honens Piano Competition. And a phenomenal coup that instantly launched him into the top for the grand finale, our orchestra performs one of Mozart’s stratosphere of Canadian pianists. With his “cultivated playing” great last works — the beautiful Symphony No. 39. (The Telegraph), Charles is “every inch an artist, an extraordinarily Tickets for Alderney Landing concerts are only available through mature musician who focuses on the beauty of Chopin’s works" Luca Buratto TicketPro. For more details, please see page 26. (Polish Radio 2). Don’t miss this rising star live with Symphony Nova Scotia, performing his signature Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2. Charles Richard-Hamelin

SNOWBIRD/BLUENOSE A+ A B C Each series: 5 concerts $297.50 $280.50 $221.00 $127.50 SAVE 15% SNOWBIRD BLUENOSE MASTERWORKS A+ A B C Can’t take advantage Thursday • OCTOBER 12 • 2017 Thursday • NOVEMBER 23 • 2017 Full series: 10 concerts $560.00 $528.00 $416.00 $240.00 SAVE +20% of a full Masterworks Thursday • OCTOBER 26 • 2017 Thursday • JANUARY 25 • 2018 Add-on tickets $63.00 $59.40 $46.80 $27.00 SAVE +10% package? Try one of Saturday • NOVEMBER 11 • 2017 Thursday • FEBRUARY 8 • 2018 Single tickets $70 - 85 $66 - 81 $52 - 67 $30 - 45 these two options. Tuesday • MAY 8 • 2018 Thursday • FEBRUARY 22 • 2018 Free pre-concert chats: 6:45PM in the Sculpture Court, just outside the auditorium. Saturday • MAY 12 • 2018 Thursday • MARCH 8 • 2018

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BEETHOVEN’S EIGHTH GUELLER’S GRAND FINALE AND COPLAND’S CLARINET BEETHOVEN’S NINTH 7:30PM • THURSDAY, MARCH 8 • 2018 7:30PM • FRIDAY, MAY 11 • 2018 • Encore Dominic Desautels The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax 7:30PM • SATURDAY, MAY 12 • 2018 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Featuring: Dominic Desautels, clarinet New Work by Maria Anna Mozart Award Prize Winner Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor ​ Marc-André Hamelin, piano Aaron Copland: Clarinet Concerto / Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 The Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus soprano mezzo-soprano Symphony Nova Scotia’s own virtuoso clarinetist Dominic Leslie Ann Bradley, Anita Krause, NEW! Michael Barrett, Gregory Dahl, baritone The Desautels is a local celebrity, with his brilliant, enthusiastic Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” Maria Anna Mozart playing and extraordinary technical prowess. Now, hear Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 Award Dominic in his element with Symphony Nova Scotia’s Thanks to the generosity first-ever performance of Copland’s Clarinet Concerto — a The Ninth. It’s been called Beethoven’s last grand of local music supporter rhythmic, jazz-inspired gem originally written for legendary experiment, the pinnacle of western classical music, and Dr. Jane Gordon, Symphony swing musician Benny Goodman. Plus, Symphony Nova the symphony to end all symphonies. In Maestro Gueller’s Nova Scotia has launched this Scotia performs a brand-new work from a Canadian woman final concerts as Music Director of Symphony Nova Scotia, new $10,000 award to support composer, alongside Beethoven’s witty and playful our expanded orchestra proudly performs this colossal the work of Canadian women Eighth Symphony. magnum opus in his honour. Plus, superstar pianist Marc- composers. Our March 8 André Hamelin returns to perform one of the greatest concert, held on International works in the entire piano repertoire — the beautiful, Marc-André Hamelin Women’s Day, will feature thrilling “Emperor”. Don’t miss this monumental Beethoven's Ninth the world premiere of our celebration of our beloved Maestro and some inaugural prize winner’s of the best music our world has to offer. new work. GUELLER’S GRAND FINALE: BRAHMS & BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL ​Join us for Maestro Gueller’s final, most spectacular Festival as Music Director of Symphony Nova Scotia.

BRAHMS WITH MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN “Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is arguably the central artwork 7:30PM • TUESDAY, MAY 8 • 2018 of Western music." “Large works require large 7:30PM • WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 • 2018 symphonic forces and large The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax ~ The Guardian budgets. How could we do this? Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor ​ Marc-André Hamelin, piano A festival! With the support of Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Brahms: Symphony No. 1 our dear friend, the late Bee Huxtable, we presented our Maestro Gueller’s final Festival launches with two of the first annual Festival in 2006… greatest classical works ever written — and one of the world’s Beethoven’s Ninth, with all the major superstar pianists. Experience Brahms’ magnificent First Beethoven Piano Concertos Piano Concerto with the one and only Marc-André Hamelin, a played by Anton Kuerti. Since “paragon of virtuosic refinement” (Boston Globe), and “a titanic then we have had one festival interpreter of late Romantic and 20th-century showstoppers” a year, with many other friends (Ottawa Citizen). Then, Maestro Gueller conducts Symphony including Judy Grant and Peggy Nova Scotia’s expanded orchestra in Brahms’ brilliant First Corkum following Bee's lead in Symphony, a crowning achievement that — like Maestro contributing vital donations. This Gueller himself — celebrates the glories of the past, MASTERWORKS A+ A B C season, I end my tenure with the while looking forward to a bright, triumphant future. Full series: 10 concerts $560.00 $528.00 $416.00 $240.00 SAVE +20% same work with which we started + the Festivals — Beethoven’s Add-on tickets $63.00 $59.40 $46.80 $27.00 SAVE 10% monumental Ninth." Single tickets $70 - 85 $66 - 81 $52 - 67 $30 - 45 ~ Maestro Gueller Free pre-concert chats: 6:45PM in the Sculpture Court, just outside the auditorium.

• • 8 * SEASON 2017 / 18 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! TICKETS: 902.494.3820 symphonynovascotia.ca SUBSCRIBE NOW & SAVE! 902.494.3820 symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2017 / 18 * 9 MASTERWORKS LIVE MUSIC PLUS AND DANCE We present Experience the thrilling combination of live even more music and dance with Symphony Nova Scotia. spectacular classical music RAM KOOR IN CONCERT THE NUTCRACKER in these unique 7:30PM • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 2017 7:30PM • DECEMBER 8, 15, 16, & 17 • 2017 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax 2:00PM • DECEMBER 9, 10, 16, & 17 • 2017 and inspiring 4:00PM • DECEMBER 14 • 2017 Featuring: RAM Koor, the Estonian National Male Choir concerts. The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Hear the internationally acclaimed, Grammy-winning Estonian National Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Male Choir right here in Halifax! Lauded as one of the crown jewels Halifax Dance and Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia of Estonian culture, the one and only RAM Koor has performed more “The Nutcracker is a visual narrative And lead dancers from Canada’s Ballet Jörgen than 6,000 concerts around the world, earning praise for their technical of luscious delights — beautiful Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker The Kronos Quartet precision, mighty sound, and expert performances of Europe’s great costumes, impressive set design and at choral repertoire. Now, in their first-ever Halifax appearance, RAM Symphony Nova Scotia’s The Nutcracker is Halifax’s favourite its core, a story of love and courage.” Koor presents a rich, contemplative, and powerful a capella concert, holiday tradition! When a little girl’s toy comes to life, she’s whisked ~ The Coast featuring beloved choral masterpieces from Mozart, Giovanni Gabrieli, away to an enchanted world where she meets magical creatures, and some of Estonia’s most prominent choral composers. colourful new friends, and the ferocious Mouse Queen. Complete Please note: This concert does not feature Symphony Nova Scotia. with larger-than-life puppets, spirited dancing, and Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music, this tale of magic and wonder is a “For 40 years these four THE KRONOS QUARTET delightful holiday adventure for all ages. string players have created 7:30PM • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 • 2018 an entirely new string quartet The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax ANASTASIA experience.” 7:30PM • SATURDAY, APRIL 14 • 2018 Featuring: The Kronos Quartet Symphony Nova Scotia Gary Kulesha, conductor ~ The Telegraph 2:00PM • SUNDAY, APRIL 15 • 2018 Nicole Lizée: Black MIDI Full program: symphonynovascotia.ca The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet is one of the world’s most celebrated Featuring: Canada’s Ballet Jörgen Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor and influential ensembles. With more than 60 recordings, over Ivan Barbotin: Anastasia 900 new commissioned works, and thousands of performances worldwide, Kronos has “revolutionized everything in string quartet Grand balls. Forbidden love. A fateful revolution. Experience the Save 10% country and beyond” (LA Times). Now, this Grammy Award-winning dramatic, gripping tale of the legendary Anastasia with Symphony when you add these concerts ensemble joins forces with Symphony Nova Scotia for a thrilling and Nova Scotia and Canada’s Ballet Jörgen. The mystery of Russia’s to your ticket package. creative multimedia concert experience. Hear a brand-new work for 17-year-old Grand Duchess has fascinated the world for 100 years, quartet and orchestra from Canada’s own Nicole Lizée, performed and this passionate retelling brings the myth to life with dazzling alongside a diverse selection of Kronos’ own commissioned works choreography, accurate period sets and costumes, and a romantic, from Iranian, Iraqi, Nubian, Palestinian, and Syrian composers. Don’t evocative score. Praised as “lyrical, attractive, and accessible” miss this rare opportunity to experience the one of the greatest and “a crowd pleaser” (The Globe and Mail), this beautiful ballet Anastasia quartets of our time. Presented in partnership with the Toronto Symphony is a captivating experience for young and old alike. and the Canada Mosaic project in celebration of Canada’s 150th.

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JIM WITTER’S FEELIN’ GROOVY: THE MUSIC OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL 7:30PM • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • 2018 7:30PM • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 • 2018 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Featuring: Jim Witter, guitar/vocals Ian Tanner, guitar/vocals THE MUSIC OF ABBA Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor WITH RAJATON After last season’s hugely popular, sold-out “Piano Men” concerts, 7:30PM • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 • 2017 the golden-voiced Jim Witter returns to Symphony Nova Scotia! This 7:30PM • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 • 2017 time Jim and his four-piece band relive the best of the ‘60s in a thrilling Rajaton 2:00PM • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 • 2017 multimedia tribute to the timeless music of Simon and Garfunkel. The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Hear chart-topping hits like Mrs. Robinson, Scarborough Fair, Cecilia, Jim Witter Featuring: Rajaton, vocals Bernhard Gueller, conductor The Sound of Silence, and many more in this immersive, spine- "This was the best Pops concert I ever Dancing Queen. Mamma Mia. Take a Chance on Me. S.O.S. tingling salute to one of the world’s most beloved musical duos. conducted, and I have been waiting . Money, Money, Money Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Head Over George Gershwin since then for Rajaton’s return!" Heels. Thank You for the Music. Seven years after our first sold- RHAPSODY IN BLUE ~ Maestro Gueller out, rave-reviewed ABBA concerts, Symphony Nova Scotia once again joins forces with Finland’s spectacular, multi-platinum AND WEST SIDE STORY • • vocal ensemble Rajaton for a show-stopping, jaw-dropping 7:30PM FRIDAY, APRIL 20 2018 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax salute to one of the greatest pop supergroups of all time. Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Peter Allen, piano George Gershwin: An American in Paris / Lullaby / Prelude No. 2 / Rhapsody in Blue TRUE NORTH: Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide / Symphonic Dances from West Side Story CANADA’S GREATEST HITS Symphony Nova Scotia celebrates some of North America’s greatest 7:30PM • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 • 2017 music in this bright, brassy tribute to two musical giants: George Gershwin 2:00PM • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • 2017 and Leonard Bernstein. Experience the grand, theatrical bombast of The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Gershwin’s An American in Paris, alongside a virtuoso performance from Featuring: Eleanor McCain, vocals Martin MacDonald, conductor Halifax’s own Peter Allen in the much-loved, jazz-inspired, million-selling Multiple ECMA nominee Eleanor McCain joins Symphony hit Rhapsody in Blue. Then, hear Bernstein’s crackling Candide Overture, Nova Scotia in a rousing, coast-to-coast celebration of Canada’s alongside the dramatic, emotional Symphonic Dances from the famed greatest music. Hear lush, brand-new symphonic arrangements West Side Story musical. Don’t miss these famous symphonic hits. of iconic songs from some of our finest artists, including the Leonard Bernstein Rankin Family’s We Rise Again, Jann Arden’s Good Mother, Bryan Adams’ Run to You, Joni Mitchell’s A Case of You, SYMPHONIC FUSION A+ A B C Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, and many more in this Eleanor McCain rousing tribute to Canada’s people, places, and spirit. 5 concerts $297.50 $280.50 $221.00 $127.50 SAVE +15% Full Fusion (+pg. 16-17): 10 concerts $560.00 $528.00 $416.00 $240.00 SAVE +20% Add-on tickets $63.00 $59.40 $46.80 $27.00 SAVE +10% Single tickets $70 - 85 $66 - 81 $52 - 67 $30 - 45

• • 12 * SEASON 2017 / 18 SEE YOU THIS SEASON! TICKETS: 902.494.3820 symphonynovascotia.ca SUBSCRIBE NOW & SAVE! 902.494.3820 symphonynovascotia.ca SEASON 2017 / 18 * 13 Gueller backstage after the Dvořák Festival with supporter THANK YOU and friend Bee Huxtable, and violinist Giora Schmidt. “There is something greater than life, that it means something to be a human… and great art, especially FOR 15 YEARS great music, gives us a glimpse of it here and there.” ~ Maestro Gueller The 2017/18 season is Bernhard Gueller’s last as our Music Director. Here are some memories from his incredible time with us.

2003 Gueller and the 2010 orchestra travel to Gueller conducts the Ottawa to perform orchestra and Finnish at the National Arts group Rajaton in one Centre with Halifax of his favourite pops 2015 cellist Denise Djokic. concerts: The Music A three-year collab- The Ottawa Citizen of ABBA. Afterward, 2001 2006 2007 2012 oration with Canadian 2017 praised "the vigour he says: “What a group, Bernhard Gueller Gueller conducts Gueller signs on Gueller conducts composer Tim Brady Symphony Nova and intelligence of and what an atmosphere conducts his very his inaugural annual to Symphony Nova the world premiere culminates in the Scotia releases Gueller’s interpretation." in the hall!” first concert with Festival, featuring Scotia for another of local composer release of a new Schubert, a new Symphony Nova Gueller and his Beethoven's Ninth five years, saying: Gueller’s annual Dinuk Wijeratne’s CD, The How and recording featuring Scotia. He later says, wife Shirley move to and all of his Piano “The musicians play with Festivals have Tabla Concerto, the the Why of Memory, the orchestra and “Right away I felt Halifax, and embrace Concertos performed a commitment that is become some of first concerto ever which later wins an Canadian mezzo- musically very at home Nova Scotia as their by pianist Anton rare. When you find a the orchestra’s most written for orchestra ECMA for Classical soprano Andrea with this orchestra.” new home. Kuerti. good ‘fit’, build on it.” popular concerts. and tabla. Recording of the Year. Ludwig.

2002 2004 2006 2009 2011 2014 2016 2018/ beyond After a four-year In his second season Symphony Nova Gueller is awarded an Gueller and the Gueller renews a Gueller conducts Over Gueller’s 15 years search, Symphony with Symphony Nova Scotia releases honorary Doctor of orchestra perform a two-year contract another premiere by with Symphony Nova Nova Scotia appoints Scotia, Gueller is Dancing in the Light, Laws, honoris causa, brand-new work by with Symphony Nova his friend and colleague Scotia, concert attendance Gueller as its new already a favourite. a new recording with from Dalhousie Canadian composer Scotia. “Our orchestra Dinuk Wijeratne. has increased by over 45%. Music Director. He “The players have Canadian composer University for his Derek Charke. They has benefited immensely Gueller conducts his Gueller conducts his last was the unanimous never sounded more Christos Hatzis. inspiring leadership also team up with local from his generous, 100th performance of concert as Music Director choice from over virtuosic." ~ Stephen Hatzis said, “Working of Symphony Nova children’s to inspirational leadership.” The Nutcracker. “After of Symphony Nova Scotia 100 prospective Pedersen, reviewer with the orchestra and Scotia and his deep create a new recording ~ Chris Wilkinson, CEO all this time, I still love in May 2018. Future candidates. Maestro Gueller was connection with Nova of , which O Canada conducting The Nutcracker." appearances will be as simply an amazing Scotian audiences. is now played each Conductor Laureate. experience." day in schools across Nova Scotia.

“Performing with Symphony Nova Scotia is always satisfying, on both an artistic and personal level. This is a brilliant orchestra.” Gueller and Wijeratne have become very ~ Bernhard Gueller close after a 10 year working relationship.

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7:30PM • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 • 2017 MARITIME 7:30PM • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 • 2017 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Featuring: Cyndi Cain, Owen Lee, and Dutch Robinson, vocals FUSION Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Cyndi Cain Symphony Nova Scotia combines Symphony Nova Scotia joins forces with three powerhouse local stunning orchestral arrangements performers to salute the smooth, rich songs of soul. Hear stirring, with some of Atlantic Canada’s funky favourites from R&B icons like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, best music. and The Supremes, fronted by the mighty voices of Halifax’s own Cyndi Cain, Owen “O’Sound” Lee, and R&B Hall of Famer Dutch Ben Caplan Robinson. Experience unforgettable hit songs like Get Ready, Let’s Get It On, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Dancing in the Street, and many more. Presented in partnership with Walt Music.

Owen Lee

7:30PM • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 • 2017 7:30PM • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 • 2017 7:30PM • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • 2017 7:30PM • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 • 2017 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Featuring: Dinuk Wijeratne, conductor ​ Featuring: Dinuk Wijeratne, conductor

New Brunswick bluesman Matt Andersen is a multi-award- Ben Caplan’s 2015 appearance with Symphony Nova Scotia was a winning, bona fide international star. With his commanding no-holds-barred, barn-burner of a show, thanks to Ben’s bold style, stage presence, deft multi-instrumental prowess, and signature brilliant songs, and blustery orchestral arrangements. Now, Halifax’s soul-filled voice, he’s built a formidable following around favourite big-bearded bard returns to Symphony Nova Scotia for the world, earning more than 10 million YouTube views, another massive orchestral mash-up — and this time, Ben will reinvent international media accolades, and a spectacular string of your favourite songs of the season. Hear old favourites in the tradition sold-out shows. Now, Matt combines his powerful sound of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, and new classics arranged with Dutch Robinson with bold new arrangements in an electrifying, soul-stirring daring and deft in this can’t-miss concert with one of Nova Scotia’s collaboration with Symphony Nova Scotia. most charismatic and compelling performers.

Part of the Halifax Pop Explosion Matt Andersen 7:30PM • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 • 2017 7:30PM • FRIDAY, MARCH 16 • 2018 Ria Mae The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax 7:30PM • SATURDAY, MARCH 17 • 2018 Featuring: Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Featuring: Kevin Evans and Brian Doherty, guitar/vocals Halifax’s own Ria Mae is one of Nova Scotia’s hottest breakout Heather Rankin, vocals Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor artists, with an international record deal, an ECMA win, and a gold-certified, million-viewed, Juno-nominated single,Clothes Evans & Doherty are two of Nova Scotia’s favourite entertainers, with Off. She’s been touted by Spotify as a 2016 Spotlight Artist, by their polished harmonies, merry storytelling, and timeless, toe-tapping CBC Music as a “Next Big Thing”, and by media outlets as “a Irish tunes. And Heather Rankin is an East Coast musical icon, famed for captivating performer” (Ottawa Citizen) and a “tremendous East her soaring voice, heartfelt songwriting, and lengthy international career Coast talent” (CBC). Don’t miss this rising phenomenon’s catchy as part of Cape Breton's multi-award-winning supergroup The Rankins. songs, warm voice, and brand-new orchestral arrangements in Now, these two musical forces team up with Symphony Nova Scotia for her debut concert with Symphony Nova Scotia. a lush, lilting, and lively concert of down-home, East Coast, and Irish favourites — just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

Heather Rankin

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The Four Seasons is Vivaldi’s most famous creation, and one of the most popular works from the entire Baroque era. Join Symphony Nova Scotia and local violinist extraordinaire David Greenberg for a delightful journey through this beloved masterpiece, with its glorious Spring, tempestuous Summer, meandering Autumn, and stormy, TAFELMUSIK: THE CIRCLE OF CREATION sparkling Winter. Plus, hear one of Handel’s rarely heard but remarkably 2:00PM • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 • 2017 virtuosic Organ Concertos, full of dark, exuberant, and dramatic power. The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Featuring: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Elisa Cittero, leader J.S. BACH & SONS J.S. Bach: The Circle of Creation 2:00PM • SUNDAY, MARCH 25 • 2018 Symphony Nova Scotia once again presents “one of the world’s St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax top baroque orchestras” (Gramophone) right here in Halifax! Featuring: Jeanne Lamon, leader​ Suzanne Lemieux, oboe Led by its exciting new Music Director Designate, Tafelmusik J.S. Bach: Suite No. 4 / J.C. Bach: Sinfonia for Double Orchestra takes over the Rebecca Cohn with its latest multimedia concert C.P.E. Bach: Oboe Concerto in B-flat / W.F. Bach: Sinfonia in D experience — J.S. Bach: The Circle of Creation. Performed entirely Between his own massive career and his many musical children, from memory, this immersive, all-Bach production combines text, Johann Sebastian Bach was the father of classical music’s greatest music, and stunning projected video and images to explore the dynasty. Hear Symphony Nova Scotia perform works from three world of the artisans who helped Bach realize his musical genius. of Bach’s gifted sons, Johann Christian, Carl Philipp Emanuel, and Tafelmusik Baroque “In these hands,” says the Globe and Mail, “Bach’s music feels Wilhelm Friedemann, alongside his own lively, lighthearted Suite No. 4. Orchestra more alive than ever.” Don’t miss this phenomenal celebration Plus, in a special treat, Symphony Nova Scotia’s own virtuoso oboist of one of Baroque music’s greatest masters. Suzanne Lemieux performs C.P.E. Bach’s gracious, melodious Suzanne Lemieux Oboe Concerto. THE VESUVIUS ENSEMBLE Added concert: 7:30PM • SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 • 2018 Series concert: 2:00PM • SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 • 2018 St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax MOZART’S MESSIAH 7:30PM • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 • 2017 Featuring: Jeanne Lamon, leader The Vesuvius Ensemble​ 7:30PM • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 • 2017 Join Symphony Nova Scotia and the highly acclaimed Vesuvius The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Ensemble for a delightful baroque concert celebrating the rich, Featuring: Bernhard Gueller, conductor Suzanne Rigden, soprano Jeanne Lamon vibrant music of southern Italy — all the way from the royal court Lauren Segal, mezzo-soprano Owen McCausland, tenor Brett Polegato, baritone of Naples to the popular music of the streets. Hear refined The Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus, with the Halifax Camerata Singers concertos and sonatas by Leonardo Leo, Alessandro Scarlatti, For the first time in over 15 years, Symphony Nova Scotia presents and Francesco Durante, performed alongside effervescent Mozart’s magnificentMessiah ! Once a staple of Christmas concerts world- tarantellas, earthy street songs, and arias from comic operas. wide, Mozart’s 1789 arrangement of Handel’s great oratorio is now rarely Featuring celebrated Italian tenor Francesco Pellegrino and performed — but it remains a rich, dramatic, and nuanced interpretation baroque specialists Marco Cera and Lucas Harris on a variety that showcases both composers’ incredible genius. With added wood- of authentic period instruments, this fusion of classical and winds, horns, and trombones, and a variety of new classical colours Add Mozart’s Messiah traditional Italian music has been praised as “utterly beguiling” and flourishes, Mozart’sMessiah is a grand, fascinating masterpiece, to your Baroque Series ticket (Musical Toronto) and “enchanted… a fascinating concert and a chance to discover this beloved holiday favourite all over again. package and save 10% program” (Toronto Star).

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Juggling, aerials, unicycles, acrobatics — and a full symphony orchestra! Join Symphony Nova Scotia and Halifax Circus for a breathtaking mash-up of local circus performers and merry, magical music. Featuring music from Superman, Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, and many more, this is a high-flying show you won’t want to miss. Register early and prepare to be enthralled!

BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS FREE! FREE! 1:30PM • SUNDAY, APRIL 29 • 2018 3:30PM • SUNDAY, APRIL 29 • 2018 “Far and away the best for introducing children Families with children can The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax to classical music!” register for free concerts When a crabby, eccentric old man named Beethoven at symphonynovascotia.ca ~ Boston Herald FREE! moves in upstairs, young Christoph’s life gets a whole after August 1, 2017. SYMPHONY MEETS BHANGRA 3:00PM • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 • 2017 lot more interesting! Join Symphony Nova Scotia and experience the history, drama, and fun of this 1:30PM • Sensory friendly concert hugely popular, multi-award-winning, platinum-selling Pier 21, Halifax* phenomenon. Told through more than 25 excerpts Halifax’s own Maritime Bhangra Group is a social media of Beethoven’s brilliant music, this beloved tale is an sensation, with over a million YouTube views and tens of informative, imaginative introduction to one of the thousands of devoted online followers. Now, experience world’s greatest music masters. this joyful Punjabi dance live in concert with Symphony Nova Scotia! Featuring bright, lively music from around BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS CHILD ADULT the world, this contagiously cheery concert is sure to Add-on tickets $9.00 $18.00 SAVE 10% put a smile on your face. Single tickets $10.00 $20 - 25 Beethoven Lives Upstairs tickets are sold through BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL FREE! the Dalhousie Arts Centre Box Office. 3:00PM • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • 2018 Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth 3:00PM • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 • 2018 • Sensory friendly concert CONDUCTOR: 1:30PM Daniel Pier 21, Halifax* Bartholomew-Poyser From African hymns to jazz, funk, and hip-hop, western "A family afternoon Black music is a story of struggle and celebration. Join at the symphony is a conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser and Symphony Nova great way to relax, enjoy, and Scotia as we showcase Black performers and composers be entertained by an engaging, in a concert that will surprise and engage you! Hear music child-centred concert. Come and from icons like Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, fall in love with music all Beyoncé, and many more. over again!"

* Venue provided in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

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THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA LIVE! FREE! HALIFAX: 7:30PM • MONDAY, JULY 31 • 2017 The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax Featuring: Jonathan Darlington, conductor The Unsilent Project / Strauss: Death and Transfiguration National Youth In celebration of Canada’s 150th, NYO Canada returns to Halifax for Orchestra the first time in over a decade as a part of their Edges of Canada tour! Hear some of the best young musicians in the country perform live alongside indigenous Canadian artists in this thrilling, inspirational concert experience. Featuring Strauss’ spectacular Death and Transfiguration and The Unsilent Project — a brand-new, youth-oriented, multimedia response to Truth and Reconciliation. To learn more visit: symphonynovascotia.ca.

SYMPHONY WEEK & CULTURE DAYS Classical Munchkins HALIFAX: SEPTEMBER 25-30 • 2017 Symphony Nova Scotia once again presents Symphony Week, in partnership with Culture Days. Join us for a week of free concerts CLASSICAL MUNCHKINS for all ages in public spaces throughout the city, including concerts This interactive, fun, and free program for preschoolers at local at the Halifax Central Library, Alderney Landing, and more! libraries and museums offers hands-on learning with our musicians. For full details: symphonynovascotia.ca LINK UP NSLC FESTIVAL OF WINE 2017 GALA Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute brings us this internationally HALIFAX: 6:00PM • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 • 2017 acclaimed program for elementary schools, giving students The Cunard Centre, Halifax a chance to play live music with the orchestra. Join Symphony Nova Scotia for this gourmet multi-course feast LIBRARY SERIES featuring award-winning wine and music. All auction proceeds Small groups of Symphony musicians perform free noon-hour directly support Symphony Nova Scotia. Presented by the NSLC. concerts, complete with entertaining commentary, at local libraries. Details and tickets: www.myNSLC.com/Events

MAGNIFICENT MOZART SYMPHONY 101 A variety of programs for adults who are keen to learn. Lectures LUNENBURG: 7:30PM • FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 • 2018 at the library, pre-concert chats, post-concert Q&A sessions, and St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg “Ask a Musician” all combine for a value-added concert experience. For full program details, see page 6. Tickets: (Lunenburg), , or . “Shop on the Corner” at the door 902.634.9994 PROVINCIAL TOURING MAGNIFICENT MOZART Symphony Nova Scotia travels to communities across the province to present concerts and events for all ages. WOLFVILLE: 7:30PM • SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 • 2018 Convocation Hall, Wolfville Please Note: PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS For full program details, see page 6. tickets for community Our orchestra teams up with organizations and sponsors like Tickets: or . concerts are sold separately 1.800.542.TICK boxoffice.acadiau.ca Alderney Landing, the Acadia Performing Arts Series, the Art Gallery from our other packages, and MAGNIFICENT MOZART of Nova Scotia, the Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute, the ECMAs, Hal-Con, the Halifax Pop Explosion, Halifax Regional Libraries, Long are only available through DARTMOUTH: 2:00PM • SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 • 2018 & McQuade, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Musique Royale, each venue’s box office, listed Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth and Pier 21 to create groundbreaking events and programs. here. Tickets for community For full program details, see page 6. concerts cannot be exchanged Tickets: 1.888.311.9090 or Ticketpro.ca. And this is just the beginning! We’re also proud to present family with tickets for any other concerts, seniors’ concerts, young audience matinees, open Symphony Nova Scotia rehearsals, and much, much more. To find out more, please performances. visit symphonynovascotia.ca/education.

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SEPTEMBER 2017 25-30 FREE! Symphony Week/Culture Days ♫ 28 NSLC Festival of Wine 2017 Gala ♫ 29-30 Matt Andersen OCTOBER 2017 12 Giora Schmidt Plays Brahms Matt Andersen Ria Mae 20 Ria Mae 22 FREE! Symphony Meets Bhangra ♫ 26 Denise Djokic 27-29 The Music of ABBA with Rajaton NOVEMBER 2017 4-5 Canada's Greatest Hits 10 RAM Koor in Concert 11 Cherubini’s Requiem with RAM Koor Denise Djokic Rajaton 17-18 Symphonic Soul: The Music of Motown 23 Tchaikovsky's Fourth 26 Tafelmusik: The Circle of Creation DECEMBER 2017 1-2 Ben Caplan’s Holiday Classics 8-17 The Nutcracker 21-22 Mozart’s Messiah JANUARY RAM Koor Symphonic Soul 2018 13-14 The Vesuvius Ensemble 17 The Kronos Quartet 19-20 The Music of David Bowie 25 Magnificent Mozart 28 Alderney Encore: Magnificent Mozart♫ FEBRUARY 2018 2-3 Feelin’ Groovy: Music of Simon & Garfunkel The Kronos Quartet The Music of David Bowie 8 Rachel Barton Pine Plays Wieniawski 10-11 FREE! Black Is Beautiful ♫ 22 Charles Richard-Hamelin Plays Chopin MARCH 2018 3-4 Vivaldi’s Four Seasons 8 Beethoven’s Eighth & Copland’s Clarinet 16-17 Evans & Doherty with Heather Rankin 18 FREE! Circus at the Symphony! ♫ Magnificent Mozart Anastasia 25 J.S. Bach & Sons APRIL 2018 14-15 Anastasia with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen 20 Rhapsody in Blue and West Side Story 29 Beethoven Lives Upstairs MAY 2018 8-9 Festival: Brahms w/ Marc-André Hamelin Marc-André Hamelin Beethoven's Ninth 11-12 Festival: Beethoven's Ninth ♫ These concerts not available through the Dalhousie Arts Centre Box Office.

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