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Symphony No. 4 in G major
DanielleLisboa,conductor
I. Bedachtig, nicht eilen
II. In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast
III. Ruhevoll, poco adagio
IV. Sehr behaglich
Nansee Hughes, soprano
THE CONCORDIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Danielle Lisboa, Music Director and Conductor
VIOLIN I
Frank Ho, concertmaster
Amy Kao
Raymond Leung
Nautica-Pearl Lehocky
Jay Hansen
John Fedor
Ryan Hoffman
Julia Dolman
Sharon Toronchuk
Robi Szabo
CLARINET
Amber Campbell
Cindy Richardson
Dayna Lueck
BASS CLARINET
Veronica Lednicky
Edmonton-Born soprano, Nansee Hughes, has captivated audiences with her precise and effortless coloratura. Known for her crystalline high F, smart interpretations, and passionate performances, Ms. Hughes began her career in the lyric coloratura fach, performing roles such as The Fire, The Princess, and the Nightingale in Ravel's The Child & The Spells (Vera Causa Opera, 2019), Giulietta in Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi (NUOVA Vocal Arts, 2016), and Atalanta in Handel's Serse (U of A Opera Workshop, 2010). She has recently transitioned into dramatic coloratura roles. Recently, Nansee made her debut in the roles of Mary Maraschino in Grease: The Musical (Churchmice Players, 2025), and Plaintiff/Barbie in Trial By Jury (Pop Goes The Opera, 2024).
Ms. Hughes has enchanted audiences in concert, including performances of Strauss's Fruehlingstimmen Walzer, Gliere's Coloratura Soprano Concerto, Mozart's Laudate Dominum, and Handel's Messiah She has also performed for notable events, such as a special performance for the Edmonton Polish Culture Society, welcoming Polish Ambassador Andrzej Kurnicki. Nansee has regularly performed with her colleagues in Straight Up Opera since 2021, bringing concerts of opera favourites in an intimate setting.
A graduate of the University of Alberta (Bachelor and Master of Music in Vocal Performance), Ms Hughes further refined her studies through renowned programs, including Against the Grain Theatre/University of Toronto Opera's National Opera Intensive, the Franz-Schubert-Institut in Austria, NUOVA Vocal Arts, and the Canadian Summer School in Germany (CSSG). Her dedication and attention to detail have earned her accolades such as the Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies scholarship and the Winspear
Gut' Äpfel, gut' Birn' und gut' Trauben; Die Gärtner, die alles erlauben. Willst Rehbock, willst Hasen, Auf offener Straßen
Sie laufen herbei!
Sollt' ein Fasttag etwa kommen, Alle Fische gleich mit Freuden angeschwommen!
Dort läuft schon Sankt Peter Mit Netz und mit Köder
Zum himmlischen Weiher hinein. Sankt Martha die Köchin muß sein.
Good apples, good pears and good grapes, and gardeners who allow everything! If you want roebuck or hare, on the public streets they come running right up
Should a fast day come along, all the fishes at once come swimming with joy
There goes Saint Peter running with his net and his bait to the heavenly pond.
Saint Martha must be the cook.
Kein' Musik ist ja nicht auf Erden, Die unsrer verglichen kann werden.
Elftausend Jungfrauen
Zu tanzen sich trauen
Sankt Ursula selbst dazu lacht.
Kein' Musik ist ja nicht auf Erden, Die unsrer verglichen kann werden.
Cäcilia mit ihren Verwandten Sind treffliche Hofmusikanten!
Die englischen Stimmen
Ermuntern die Sinnen, Daß alles für Freuden erwacht.
There is just no music on earth that can compare to ours.
Even the eleven thousand virgins venture to dance, and Saint Ursula herself has to laugh. There is just no music on earth that can compare to ours.
Cecilia and all her relations make excellent court musicians The angelic voices gladden our senses, so that all awaken for joy.
“Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto: A Chinese Love Story” Sunday, March 08, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.
Tegler Student Centre
Guest ensemble: Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica Association. Jason Wong, conductor
“For All Mankind: A German Requiem” Saturday, May 02, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
McDougall United Church
Guest ensembles: Chorus Inspira and Cosmopolitan Chorus
Artistic Director and Producer Danielle Lisboa
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Pre-Concert Chat Dr. Ian Crutchley
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