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Steinway Piano Gallery presents the OAKVILLE SYMPHONY
Mozart & Gershwin – Youthful Genius Saturday, January 30 & Sunday, January 31, 2016 with guest artists MAURO BERTOLI & JOSEPH PELEG
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Oakville Symphony’s COMING EVENTS... Mini-Concert
FEBRUARY
Mini-Concert
APRIL
February 13, 10 am & 11 am
MARCH
MEET THE YOUNG ARTISTS Showcasing two of our young artists – Lyndsay Tran and Eric Sheppard
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT February 28, 4 pm Introduce young children to the thrill of hearing a live orchestral performance! Held at St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church, 1150 Monk’s Passage, Oakville.
MEET A FLUTE PLAYER & A PICCOLO PLAYER March 19, 10 am & 11 am Máté Szigeti and Natalie Cabri
THE TITAN April 9, 8 pm & April 10, 2 pm Guest Artist: Sheng Cai, Piano
MAY
MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE May 14, 8 pm & May 15, 2 pm Guest Artists: Irina Muresanu, Violin and Clodagh Earls, Soprano
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From the Conductor’s Podium
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2015-16 concert season of the Oakville Symphony – A Season of Splendour. Our 48th season will feature a wonderful blend of audience favourites, thrilling symphonic masterpieces, and the addition of exciting new works by one of Canada’s most gifted young composers, Maxime Goulet. Gershwin’s Piano Concerto, Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole and our first performances of Mahler’s towering Symphony #1, are just a few of the highlights of our year. Exciting guest artists are always a featured part of any concert season. This year, we welcome back the thrilling violinist Irina Muresanu, distinguished pianist Mauro Bertoli and our own Joseph Peleg as soloists. We also look forward to the Oakville Symphony debuts of violinist Stanislav Pronin in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and pianist Sheng Cai in the Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto #2. The combination of wonderful soloists and the committed performances of our talented musicians create the ultimate live concert experience for our audiences. It promises to be a season filled with orchestral splendour. On behalf of our musicians, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new General Manager, Wendy Smith, and our new co-chairs, Anna Hewitt and Rob Whittaker, as they begin their duties this year. I wish to thank our Board of Directors, our devoted past President Gillian Santangeli, and Peggy and Murray Steele for their outstanding contribution to the success of our Symphony. We look forward to welcoming you to our concerts throughout 2015-16. Sincerely, ROBERTO DE CLARA, Conductor and Music Director
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Roberto De Clara Active in both symphonic and operatic conducting, Roberto De Clara has been the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Oakville Symphony since 1997. Past Artistic Director positions have included Music Director of the Prince George Symphony, Music Director York Symphony and Artistic Director of the Etobicoke Philharmonic. In addition to the artistic success of the Main Series subscription concerts, his tenure at the Oakville Symphony has been marked by a number of initiatives, including Family Christmas Concerts, educational concerts, a series of post-concert chats following regular subscription concerts and, starting in the 2010/11 season, a new behind the scenes look at orchestral life and music entitled nOt juSt the scOre. Mr. De Clara's symphonic guest conducting has included engagements with orchestras in Canada and abroad including: the Winnipeg Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic, Orchestra London, Stratford Symphony, the Vienna Pro Arte Orchestra and the orchestra of the National Theatre in Prague. His European operatic debut took place in the historic Estates Theatre in Prague, conducting a new production of Mozart’s COSI FAN TUTTE for the National Theatre of the Czech Republic. He has also served as a guest conductor for highly successful productions of Gianni Schicchi and Don Pasquale for the International Vocal Arts Institute in Tel-Aviv, in stagings by legendary singers Renato Capecchi and Federico Davia. Mr. De Clara began his professional career as Assistant Conductor of both the Hamilton Philharmonic and Opera Hamilton. A summa cum laude graduate of McMaster University, he also holds diplomas in conducting from the Mozarteum Sommerakademie in Salzburg and the Wiener Meisterkurse of the Vienna Conservatory. He has also studied conducting at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy; the Aspen Music School in the USA and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. In the course of his career he has worked with such distinguished conductors as Jiri Belohlavek, Music Director of the Czech Philharmonic (Prague), Boris Brott (Toronto), Julius Kalmar (Vienna), Ferdinand Leitner (Salzburg), Gustav Meier (U.S.A.) and Richard Woitach and Joan Dornemann of the Metropolitan Opera. A strong proponent of continual professional development, Mr. De Clara has participated in international conducting seminars in the U.S.A, Prague and Sofia, with the noted pedagogue Gustav Meier and Rossen Milanov (Former Associate Conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra). Mr. De Clara has been the recipient of many awards including: First Prize in the AustrianTelevision Radio (O.R.F.) Salzburg Conducting Competition (where the head of the jury was the legendary Intendant Rolf Liebermann), the Heinz Unger Conducting Award in Toronto and scholarships from the Canada Council and the Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation.
Oakville Symphony Board of Directors Rob Whittaker, President & Co-Chair Anna Hewitt, Co-Chair Colin Litton, Vice-President Heath Allen Paul Burghardt Cathy Carter
Deb Cooper Stephanie Khurana Patrick Pacenti Bianca Tino-Gaetani Rhonda Wild Gillian Santangeli, Past Chair
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Roberto De Clara, Conductor & Music Director Dennis Thacker, Treasurer Wendy Smith, General Manager Tel: 905-338-1462 office@oakvillesymphony.ca
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From the Mayor To the Oakville Symphony Audience: Welcome to the Oakville Symphony, a jewel in the cultural life of our town. In the months ahead, we will be treated to A Season of Splendour, a carefully chosen group of great works for the violin and piano. From Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saëns to Mahler and Canada’s own Maxime Goulet, every performance promises to showcase exceptional music and outstanding talent. I encourage everyone, lifelong patrons and those who’ve never been, to come out and experience the Oakville Symphony, one of the finest community orchestras in Canada. I extend very best wishes to all – maestro, musicians and audience – for an inspiring 48th season ahead.
Mayor Rob Burton
Volunteers welcome! You can enhance the musical experience by volunteering with the Oakville Symphony! Interested? Please call 905-338-1462 or email us at office@oakvillesymphony.ca
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From the Co-Chairs Welcome to the second concert weekend of our 2015-2016 subscription series, Mozart & Gershwin – Youthful Genius. We are about to be transported back in time to two very distinct eras and places, and to experience the music of two young and extraordinarily-gifted composers. The talented soloists for this performance are Oakville Symphony’s own concertmaster Joseph Peleg on violin, and returning guest artist Mauro Bertoli on piano (pictured on the program cover). As ever, we are most grateful to our many volunteer and professional musicians, and to the charismatic leadership and inspiration of our Music Director and Conductor, Roberto De Clara. Behind the scenes, our board members and staff work with equal enthusiasm and dedication. One of the things we love about the Oakville Symphony is that it spans the generations, not only behind the music stands but also in the audience. In addition to the concert weekends here at the Oakville Centre, the Symphony introduces classical music to young people through our free mini-concerts, Meet the Musician presentations, special coaching sessions in local schools, as well as our Family Christmas Concert and the Young People’s Concert. None of this would happen without the ongoing support of our community of donors, corporate partners and government grants, to whom we extend our great appreciation and whom we acknowledge in the pages of this program. As we approach our 50th anniversary, we look forward to sharing some exciting plans for the upcoming celebrations. If you are interested in helping out, we invite you to contact us about volunteer opportunities — we would truly value your time and participation. We would love to hear from you anytime – come say hello in the lobby, or send us a note, comment or even a photo after you get home. Enjoy your afternoon or evening, and thank you for spending it with us. Rob Whittaker, President & Co-Chair and Anna Hewitt, Co-Chair The Oakville Symphony Board of Directors
About Anna: Anna Hewitt joined the Oakville Symphony board in 2012. She enjoys informing people about the orchestra’s activities via its website and social media. A resident of Oakville since 1989, Anna and her husband Marc raised their combined five children here, and have been active in supporting many local organizations. ahewitt@oakvillesymphony.ca About Rob: Rob Whittaker has lived in Oakville for 23 years. He is married to Suzann and they have 2 sons. His expertise is in business strategy and brand development. In his youth, Rob studied classical piano and still plays today. rwhittaker@oakvillesymphony.ca
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BRAVO! To Our 2015-2016 Partners
MARQUEE SPONSOR The Randall Residences by Rosehaven Homes Sponsor of the 2015-2016 Season
VIVACE SPONSORS Judith Rachel Harris & Tony Woolfson ~ November Concert Steinway Piano Gallery ~ January Concert | Executive Yacht Canada ~ April Concert Youssef-Warren Foundation ~ May Concert
PRESTO CO-SPONSOR Revera Churchill Place Retirement Living ~ May Concert
YOUTH PROGRAM SPONSORS RBC Foundation ~ Two Young Artists | Ian Morrison ~ One Young Artist William & Margaret Andrews ~ One Young Artist | Jean Grieve ~ Two Young Artists Janet Jones Young Artist Fund ~ Two Young Artists | John Postle ~ Two Young Artists INSTRUMENT SPONSORS Youssef-Warren Foundation ~ Gift of a Violin | Ian Morrison ~ Gift of a Violin Bow Rotary Club of Oakville West ~ Gift of two Rotary-Valve Trumpets and also Gift of four Ludwig Timpani Dorothy Hollier-Bidlake ~ Gift of Hollier Viola and Bow
AND ALSO . . . Ontario Arts Council | The Town of Oakville (through the Oakville Arts Council) Monte Carlo Inn and Melfort Cottage B&B ~ “Home” for the Oakville Symphony guest artists | Special thanks to Revera Churchill Place Retirement Residence for the use of their Board Room and to Green Light Graphics for their expertise and patience in the design and printing of this program.
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Our Musicians VIOLINS Joseph Peleg, Concertmaster * Stephen Sitarski, Concertmaster (G) Norman Hathaway, Co-Principal * Wren Canzoneri, Co-Principal * # Simcha Armstrong Sarah Bina Eslyn Blair Alannah Constable, Y.A. Brigitte Cormier Eleanor Crymble-Shapero Irene DeWolf Karl Hakala Kiara Hassan, Y.A. Andrea Kho Yoonkwan Kim Gabrielle Klein Igor Kubelik Dahyun Anne Kyung, Y.A. Caroline McAtamney June Miller Ian Morrison Tamara Puma Trevina Rizkalla Ron Sealey Ruthie Snell Anita Szigetiné Evan Sue-A-Quan, Y.A. Klaudia Thibault Lyndsay Tran, Y.A. Jill Yokoyama Sarah Zbogar Kevin Zhang, Y.A Linda Choi (M) David Rehner (M) VIOLAS Bill McMillan, Principal * Lauren Carroll, Y.A. Vilija Hakala Stephanie Khurana Clement Ng Sydney O’Brien, Y.A. Madeleine Spence
VIOLONCELLI Jose Shapero, Principal * Sonja Buckland Paul Burghardt Deb Daymond Barbara Frensch Douglas Gowing Jo-Anne Goyder Jean Grieve Edward Jeong, Y.A. Hyun-Young Ju Elena Jubinville Liz Lesser Marilyn McKay Dominic Mitchell Peggy Steele Kim Tatone
BASS CLARINET Stephen Walter
BASSI Elizabeth Wallace, Principal * Bob Bell David Gowing Roger Hollingworth Kevin Mann Wesley Pratt Eric Sheppard, Y.A. Tim FitzGerald (M)
TRUMPETS Jenny Peace, Co-Principal Ron McKee, Co-Principal Michael Abbott (G)
FLUTES Máté Szigeti, Principal * Natalie Cabri
BASS TROMBONE Tom Wallace
HARP Sharlene Wallace, Principal* # BASSOONS Josh Marshall, Principal Margaret Davey, Principal Emeritus FRENCH HORNS Heath Allen, Principal * Kelly Kaddatz Gail Pauling Tina Shapero (G)
TROMBONES Jonathan Lapp, Principal Mark Kissel
TUBA Rick Jatiouk (G)
PICCOLO Natalie Cabri
TIMPANI Lorne Grossman, Principal *
OBOES Nancy Nelson, Principal * Paul Lancaster, Principal Emeritus
PERCUSSION John Brownell (G) Robert Comber (G) Richard Moore (G)
ENGLISH HORN Nancy Nelson* CLARINETS Stephen Walter, Principal Steve Haynes Frances Cohen (G)
PAGE TURNER Cindy Gollinger (G)
(M) - Young Artist Mentor | (G) - Guest | Y.A. - Young Artist | - Member of Professional Core # - Absent this concert weekend
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Featuring...
JOSEPH PELEG, Violin A native of Hungary, Joseph came to Canada in 1968 and earned his Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto, and later his Masters of Music from Indiana University, while working with Joseph Gingold. Mr. Peleg has also worked with the eminent virtuosi Joseph Szigeti and Nathan Milstein. He has performed solos and recorded, and played with chamber music groups throughout Canada, the USA, Israel and many European centres. As well as serving as concertmaster of the Oakville Symphony, he is also concertmaster of the Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra and the leader of the Contreras String Quartet.
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MAURO BERTOLI, Piano Mauro Bertoli, pianist, born in Brescia, Italy, has established himself on the international stage and has been praised by the press for his formidable technique and exceptional sensitivity. He performs regularly for important Festivals and in major concert halls through Europe, Asia, North and South America. Mauro’s CDs and live performances have been broadcast on CBC Radio, Radio Camara Brazil, Brasilia Super Radio, Radio Classica Bresciana and Radio Classica Milano, among others. A national and international prize-winner, he has won twenty-four Piano Competitions and was the recipient of the prestigious Italian prize Giuseppe Sinopoli Award, awarded personally by Giorgio Napolitano, the ex-President of the Italian Republic. Besides focusing on his solo recitals and being a soloist with orchestras, Mauro is an accomplished chamber musician and has appeared together with Wolfgang David, Netanel Draiblate, Yusuke Hayashi, Lucia Luque, Liv Hilde Klokk, Kerson Leong, David Gardner, Paul Marleyn, Winona Zelenka, Jethro Marks, Eric Ruske, Emilio Colón, Kenneth Grant, Steeve Michaud, Julie Nesrallah, Marco Zoni and Massimiliano Motterle. Lately his performance of the complete Violin and Piano Sonatas as well as the complete Cello and Piano Sonatas by L. Van Beethoven in a two day “marathon” has been highly praised by critics and audience. Mauro Bertoli has lived in Ottawa since 2009, and currently occupies the position of Piano Accompanist at the Conservatoire de Musique de Gatineau. He is also Associate Piano Teacher at Carleton University in Ottawa. Thanks to his interest in the different aspects of classical music, Mauro is also directing MitBravour – Artist Collective, a management agency he founded for instrumentalists. For more information visit www.maurobertoli.com and www.mitbravour.com
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Professional Performers JOSEPH PELEG, Concertmaster A native of Hungary, Joseph came to Canada in 1968 and earned his Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto, and later his Masters of Music from Indiana University, while working with Joseph Gingold. Mr. Peleg has also worked with the eminent virtuosi Joseph Szigeti and Nathan Milstein. He has performed solos and recorded, and played with chamber music groups throughout Canada, the USA, Israel and many European centres. As well as serving as concertmaster of the Oakville Symphony, he is also concertmaster of the Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra and the leader of the Contreras String Quartet. NORMAN HATHAWAY, Co-Principal Second Violin Mr. Hathaway graduated with a performance degree from the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, where he studied violin with David Zafer and Chamber Music with the Orford String Quartet. Following his graduation he spent several summers at the Banff School of the Arts. He has been a member of the Stratford Festival Orchestra, the Hamilton Philharmonic, the Toronto Philharmonic, the popular ensembles Quintessence and Ensemble Vivant, as well as co-concertmaster of the Phantom of Opera Orchestra in Toronto. Norman enjoys his association with the Oakville Symphony and wishes to express his thanks to the people of Oakville for their unfailing support for this outstanding orchestra. WREN CANZONERI, Co-Principal Second Violin Wren is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Philadelphia and was formerly Associate Concertmaster of the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony. A part time member of the TSO, Wren is a free-lance violinist, recording for television and movies. He owns and coordinates the activities of TorMusic Entertainment, which provides Strings/Jazz/Band and Convention musicians for corporate and private events. WILLIAM MCMILLAN, Principal Viola Mr. McMillan completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies in music and education at the University of Toronto. A former director of the Inter-Provincial Music Camp, Principal of the North York Summer Music School as well as past conductor of the Halton and Sheridan Youth Orchestras, Pickering Philharmonic and Havergal and Crescent Chamber String Orchestras, Mr. McMillan has recently retired as Curriculum Leader in Arts at York Mills Collegiate in Toronto. He is still active coaching, adjudicating and writing and publishing music for strings orchestra. He has recently been appointed as principal second violin and librarian in the Toronto Community Orchestra. JOSE SHAPERO, Principal Cello Mr. Shapero graduated from the University of Toronto with Bachelor and Masters degrees in cello and piano. He has been Principal Cellist and guest soloist with several professional and community orchestras. Jose has recorded for commercials and television shows including the CBC series, Street Legal. Currently Jose leads the music ministry at North Bramalea United Church in Brampton and Temple Sinai Synagogue in Toronto.
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Professional Performers ELIZABETH WALLACE, Principal Double Bass Ms. Wallace studied at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto with the former TSO principal bass, Tom Monahan, and privately with virtuoso Gary Karr. She has performed as Assistant Principal Bass with the Atlantic Symphony and CBC orchestras in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a member of the Atlantic Camera Trio, Elizabeth has performed at provincial and national functions including Royal Family visits. As well as freelancing with various orchestras, she is presently Principal Double Bass with the Rose Orchestra in Brampton. Ms. Wallace teaches privately and is also the double bass instructor at Klaudia’s Music Studio in Oakville. HEATH ALLEN, Principal French Horn Mr. Allen completed his Bachelor of Music at Queen’s University and his Master of Music in performance at the University of Toronto under the direction of Eugene Rittich. He has performed frequently with orchestras throughout southern and eastern Ontario including the London, Windsor, Kingston, Niagara, Kitchener-Waterloo, Oshawa-Durham, Royal Opera Canada, Brampton Lyric Opera and Opera Kitchener. In 2012, he went on tour in China with the Ontario Festival Orchestra. In addition to his duties with the OSO he is currently engaged as principal horn with the Kindred Spirits Orchestra and the Southern Ontario Lyric Opera Company. Mr. Allen also performs with Intrada Brass of Oakville and coaches brass and winds for the Halton/Mississauga Youth Orchestra. He has also conducted on numerous occasions for the Peel Intermediate Honour Band, the Brampton Youth Concert band and the former Halton Youth Orchestra. He lives in Mississauga where he continues to have an active private studio and teaches instrumental and vocal music for the Peel District School Board. Mr. Allen is an advocate for music education and is an active performer and organizer for International Horn Day held bi-annually in Toronto. MÁTÉ SZIGETI, Principal Flute Hungarian-born flautist Máté Szigeti received his training at the prestigious Franz Liszt Academy of Music (Debrecen, ‘97 B.A. and ‘09 M.A.). Mr. Szigeti has appeared as soloist and orchestra member in North America, Austria, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden, Japan, Finland, Switzerland, including the famous Baalbeck, Boustan and Tyre festivals, sharing the stage with such renowned soloists and conductors as Placido Domingo, Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Barnabás Kelemen and Boris Berezovsky. Since Mr. Szigeti arrived in Canada he has been actively involved in Hamilton's musical life and was a featured soloist with the Dundas Valley Orchestra, York Symphony Orchestra, Burlington Concert Band, member of the Glen Abbey United Church Chancel Choir and participated many chamber concerts from Niagara on the Lake to Toronto. Mr. Szigeti is currently the Music Director of the Hamilton City Ballet Orchestra, Cricket Chamber Orchestra and teaches flute at Hillfield Strathallan College and Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts (Dundas). He has most recently been appointed principal flutist at the Oakville Symphony.
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Professional Performers LORNE GROSSMAN, Principal Percussionist When I receive an offer to play with an orchestra, I always base my answer on the quality of music, the conductor, the people I am working with, the concert hall and the city or town I would be in. That is why I always accept this offer with the Oakville Symphony. Other orchestras I work with are the Toronto Concert Orchestra, the Peterborough Symphony, the Ontario Philharmonic, Opera York and the Toronto Sinfonietta. During this past summer, I played the show “Anne of Green Gables” for Drayton Entertainment and will be doing it again in Cambridge in October and November. In the past, I was the drum set player for the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa for many years, a percussionist with The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra, was principal percussion with the Canadian Opera Company and was the timpanist with the Hannaford Street Silver Band for 19 years. SHARLENE WALLACE, Principal Harp Oakville native Sharlene Wallace is both a Classical harpist and one of the Canada’s most prolific and influential Celtic/lever harp players. She has won two international harp competitions and created six independent CDs, featuring many of her own compositions. Most recently she released a new CD, Q&A, with American Celtic harpist Kim Robertson. Sharlene tours internationally giving concerts, workshops, masterclasses and adjudications. She also teaches both lever and pedal harps privately in Oakville, Guelph and Toronto as well as at York University and Wilfred Laurier University. Her own Classical performance degree is from the University of Toronto where she studied with the eminent Judy Loman. Sharlene is principal harpist with Oakville, Guelph and Kingston Symphonies. www.sharlenewallace.com. NANCY NELSON, Principal Oboe After receiving a full scholarship and graduating from McMaster University in Honours Music Summa Cum Laude, Nancy Nelson received a Canada Council Grant for further oboe and English horn studies in Philadelphia. She is the oboe/English horn of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, and has performed in the Toronto Symphony, Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, Symphony Niagara, Brantford Symphony and Orchestra London oboe sections. Nancy also regularly performed in the musicals Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Showboat, Ragtime, Beauty and the Beast, House of Martin Guerre, Annie Get Your Gun, and in NOTL (My Fair Lady and Ragtime). During the summer of 2012, she had the honour of playing in the Broadway tour production of Wicked. Nancy is oboe instructor at 3 main universities. You can hear her on numerous CDs and DVDs. She also operates a private music studio in her home (piano/oboe/theory) and is organist and Music Director at Christ Church Flamborough.
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The Concert Steinway Piano Gallery presents The Oakville Symphony
Mozart & Gershwin – Youthful Genius Saturday, January 30 at 8:00pm & Sunday, January 31 at 2:00pm
Symphony No. 23 in D (K.181) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 (K. 219) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart I: Allegro aperto II: Adagio III: Rondo; tempo de menuetto
Guest Artist, Joseph Peleg, Violin
INTERMISSION Piano Concerto in F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Gershwin I: Allegro II: Adagio, andante con moto III: Allegro agitato
Guest Artist, Mauro Bertoli, Piano
Our first programs of 2016 are devoted to two musical geniuses – Mozart and Gershwin. Although born in different centuries and countries, and with completely opposite family circumstances, their timeless music continues to inspire and enthrall. The child prodigy Mozart and the young Gershwin (cited by some music historians as the “American Mozart”) both possessed the gift of melodic inspiration and dramatic intent that communicates so directly to audiences of all ages. The two works of Mozart on today’s program were written while he was still a mere teenager in his native Salzburg. The Gershwin Piano Concerto, written while he was still in his twenties, was a ground-breaking work that combined jazz elements into the traditional three movement musical structure for piano and orchestra. As both of these youthful geniuses died while in their thirties, we are left to wonder what great compositions were still to come. We can, however, take solace in the fact that the compositions we perform tonight form a part of Mozart and Gershwin’s great musical legacy. 21
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Program Notes WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756 – 1791) Symphony No. 23 in D (K. 181) Composed when Mozart was 17, this is one of the nine so-called Salzburg symphonies, written between his trips to Italy (in 1772/3) and Vienna (1773). Its structure acknowledges the conventions of Italian operatic overtures, but it also demonstrates some early maturation in Mozart’s orchestral technique, with careful alternation between the full (although limited) orchestra and chamber groups.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756 – 1791) Violin concerto No. 5 (K. 219) I: Allegro aperto II: Adagio III: Rondo; tempo di menuetto Mozart wrote five violin concertos, but only in No. 5 (written in 1775) is the orchestra given so much responsibility for introducing and developing the thematic material. In the opening Allegro, the orchestra presents two themes before the soloist enters; but instead of the conventional repetition of the previously stated themes, the soloist presents a new and almost impromptu Adagio, before returning to more conventional development. In the Adagio, the orchestra again introduces two thematic ideas for consideration by the soloist. In the third movement, there is a section often compared to Mozart’s Turkish March for the piano, and it recalls the obsession with the Ottoman culture in Vienna at the time. Our soloist will be playing cadenzas by Joachim.
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GEORGE GERSHWIN (1898-1937) Piano Concerto in F I: Allegro II: Adagio, andante con moto III: Allegro agitato Gershwin was born in Brooklyn, and had a challenging childhood. He moved house 28 times before the age of 18, following his father’s mostly unprofitable business ventures (Turkish baths, a cigar store, pool halls…). His early musical successes were on Broadway, notably at the famous Paul Whiteman concert in 1924 when Rhapsody in Blue was presented. As a result of the Whiteman concert, Gershwin was commissioned by Walter Damrosch, the conductor of the New York Symphony, to write a piano concerto, and it was performed with Gershwin himself as the first soloist in 1925. At the time, it was rare for Broadway composers to orchestrate their own music – even Rhapsody was orchestrated by Grofé – and the concerto form was a new adventure for Gershwin. Based on jazz, popular songs, and dance music, Gershwin abandons traditional concerto structures and lets the form be determined by the content itself. As Damrosch put it, “Gershwin made a lady out of jazz.” The first movement Allegro is based on the “Charleston” – a show song – with offbeat rhythms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 , introduced by the bassoon. Gershwin said he intended this to represent “the young enthusiastic spirit of American life”. The second movement includes a bluesy muted trumpet solo over a harmonic trio of clarinets, oboe and violin solos, and some classic Gershwin virtuosity from the soloist. The last movement ignites in a fury of rhythm, and makes frequent reference back to earlier themes, including a grandioso version of a melody from the first movement.
Notes © STEPHEN WALTER
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Friends of the Oakville Symphony Support one of Oakville’s most important cultural organizations through Friends of the Oakville Symphony. While keeping ticket prices at affordable levels so that as many as possible may enjoy the Symphony, the proceeds from ticket sales cover only 40% of the total costs of presenting a concert. The Symphony needs the generous additional support of Friends of the Oakville Symphony.
• Join the BRAVO CIRCLE: $2,000and up • Join the MAESTROS: $1,000 - $1,999 • Become a BENEFACTOR: $500 - $999 • Sustain as a SUPPORTER: $250 - $499 • Commit to being a CONTRIBUTOR: $50 - $249 • Sponsor a YOUNG ARTIST (please see page 31) ENHANCE YOUR SYMPHONY EXPERIENCE: • Increase your involvement and commitment by joining or stepping up your level of support • Attend Lunch with Friends – an annual event held in June • Receive a tax deductible benefit
We always welcome new FRIENDS! • Please send your cheque, Visa or MasterCard information to: The Oakville Symphony 310-200 North Service Road West Oakville, ON L6M 2Y1 office@oakvillesymphony.ca 25
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Friends of the Oakville Symphony January 2015 to January 2016
BRAVO CIRCLE ($2,000 and over) William & Margaret Andrews Russell & Sonja Buckland Jean Grieve Emil & Dorothy Nenniger John Postle Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Sutton
SUPPORTER ($250-$499) Robert & Mary Catherine Acheson Joan Barber Richard Beaumont William & Sandy Boughner Ian & Diane Bovey Robert & Margaret Brennan Erich & Lisa Bruckmann Dr. H. & Mrs. Kathryn Bykerk Christopher Byrne Mr. & Mrs. Michael Colls Charles & Mary Davidson Roberto & Anna De Clara Harold & Judy Devenne John Easson Dr. & Mrs. Lee Farrow Yoka & Jan Feberwee George & Carol Gordon Michael & Barbara Greene Donna Hassan Bruce & Grace Holmes Brian Isherwood Lucie Larose Colin & Helen Litton Don & Jane MacLennan Mrs. Ann McCulloch Ron & Pat McKee Carolyn McLeod Jennifer Curran & Colin Mein Donna Milligan Frank & Jean Anne Morewood Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nairn Mr. Justice Terry O'Connor Marvin & Marilyn Olson Elizabeth Peck Drs. Orest & Maureen Rudzik Peter & Ann Shaw
MAESTRO ($1,000-$1,999) Mrs. Bonnie Budd Colin Chappell & Carol Murray Deb Daymond The Honourable James & Mrs. Sandra Farley Ian Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pugsley David & Gillian Santangeli Simon & Lynne Scott BENEFACTOR ($500-$999) Sandra Andersen Dorothy Bidlake Lewis Copestick Marc & Anna Hewitt Thomas & Nancy Judge Mr. & Mrs. Robert March Warren & Sharon Mueller Dwight & Patricia Nowlan The Hilary & Roger Selby Family Fund A fund held within the Oakville Community Foundation Barry & Sandra Smith Moira Thom Marcia Todd Rob & Suzann Whittaker
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Friends of the Oakville Symphony January 2015 to January 2016
Ruthie Snell Terry Still Robert & Yvonne Strother H. W. Taylor Dennis & Shirley Thacker Dr. Stephen & Loraine Walter Dr. & Mrs. R. James Wheler Malcolm & Anne Wootton
Wanda Crichton William Crisell R. Keith Davidson Cam & Maili Davreux Edith De Quetteville Clifford & Dorothy Demaray Sylvia Depuis Irene DeWolf Joan Dunn Les & Margaret Edwards Joyce Fair Nita Farmer Linda Fletcher Amber Foulkes William Howard Fraser Lyn Gilchrist Dr. Helen Goggin Cathy A. Goodier-Pote Domenic Grande & Hitomi Takahashi Joan Grant Barbara Gray Bremner & Marny Green Lorne Grossman & Wendy Smith Joyce Hall Kathy Halliday Mrs. Maria Hanus Reed Harris Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hebert Evelyn Holman Claire Horsley Ms. Jill Howe Brian E. James Mr. & Mrs. Henry Jelinik Jennifer Jesseau Joan Johnson Gordon & Beryl Jones
CONTRIBUTOR ($50-$249) Tom & Janet Alton In memory of Graham Norgate Cameron Anspac John & Margaret Ashfield John Baillie W. Douglas & Alaine Baines Freda Barber Eric & Catherine Bentzen-Bilkvist Christine Berry Richard & Barbara Birkett Jason Bourne Keith G. Braithwaite Mr. & Mrs. Russell Brake Sandra Brans Frank Braun Charlotte & Sophie Bright Gordon & Berit Buck Jane Cameron Geoffrey & Margot Camp Gail Cargo Jose & Josephine Cavaco Mary Clegg Doug & Patricia Coate Mr. & Mrs. Chris Coderre Mrs. Nellie Collins Deb Cooper & Domenic Dirisio Donald & Helen Crawford
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Friends of the Oakville Symphony January 2015 to January 2016 (continued from page 27)
Bill & Freda Kantor Pamela Kay Andrew & Carol Kennedy Don & Cathie Kennedy Stephanie Khurana Elizabeth Large Shelley Lewis Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd Mr. & Mrs. Charles Low Gunter & Barbara Lutz Tal MacDonald David & Veronica Mallen Sandra Manns Donald G. Marshall Mrs. Bette Martin Marjorie Mason Warren & June McBurney Rita McCall Mrs. Mary McCarter Joanne McGinty & Donald LaMarsh Donna McNaught Bette McNaught Ross & Trish McTavish Margo Merrifield William & Kathy Miller E. Lorraine Mitchell John Mockford & Margaret Odenbach Mrs. Carmen Montminy Willard & Elspeth Morrison Karen Motherwell Laetitia Murray Erny Neufeld Sheila Norgate Karl & Marie O'Sullivan Marie Oswald Donald & Judi Pangman
John & Phyllis Parish Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Patchett Winsor & Ruth Ann Pepall Fred Pincock Bill & Donna Pirie Pauline Ponedel Ethel I. Prichard Barbara E. Rennick Peter & Helen Riediger Margaret Ripley Glenda Romanson Beth Rose Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ryan Allan & Wendy Schmidt Ingeborg Scholz David & Pat Schooling Jose & Eleanor Shapero Shannon Sheppard Allan Simpson Janet Simpson George & Eva Sipos Duncan Smith Lori Terry Sarah & Michael Thompson Sandra & Jim Tonner William Truscott Ditty Van Den Andel Jan Waldorf Neil & Maureen Westoll Ms. Patricia Whateley Michael Whyte Rhonda Wild Gloria Williams Patricia Wiltshire Harry & Nellie Wogden Donna & Robert Yorke Frank & Anne Zinatelli
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The Oakville Symphony wishes to thank
Judith Rachel Harris and Tony Woolfson for their generous sponsorship this Concert Season.
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The Oakville Symphony Youth Program The purpose of this program is • To support the development of young musicians in the Halton area • To find and develop new players for the orchestra • To encourage cultural diversity in the youth of the community YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS These awards stimulate the interest of young people by creating opportunities for them to develop their skills by playing with the orchestra. In turn, their participation helps the orchestra to achieve its objective of continuous improvement of the symphonic sound. Each student receives a bursary of $1,500. Young Artists for 2015-2016 are: Lauren Carroll – Viola Anne Kyung – Violin Alannah Constable – Violin Sydney O’Brien – Viola Kiara Hassan – Violin Eric Sheppard – Bass Edward Jeong – Cello
Evan Sue-a-quan – Violin Lyndsay Tran – Violin Kevin Zhang – Violin
THE KENNETH HOLLIER AWARD This award, named in honour of the orchestra's founding musical director, was introduced six years ago and also recognizes promising young artists. It is available to string players and non-string players in alternate years. The winner receives a bursary of $500. This award does not include a commitment to play with the orchestra, other than the possibility of a solo under mutually agreeable circumstances. The winner for the 2015-2016 season is Evan Sue-a-quan – violin. DEVELOPING ARTIST AWARDS These awards were introduced to recognize the talents of some of the younger competitors for the Kenneth Hollier Award. They are given at the discretion of the judges on a “deserving” basis. The winners for the 2015-2016 season are Zikun Wu – cello, Joseph Smith – violin and Eunice Tunggal – violin. THE YOUSSEF-WARREN VIOLIN The Oakville-based Youssef Warren Foundation donated a quality violin to be loaned to a young violinist playing with the Oakville Symphony. Romano Gaini, a master violinmaker from Ferrara, Italy, made the violin in 1993. Ian Morrison, violinist with the Oakville Symphony, also donated a “Handorff” bow to accompany the violin when it is borrowed. Trevina Rizkalla is borrowing the YoussefWarren violin and the Handorff bow during the 2015-2016 season. THE HOLLIER VIOLA The Oakville Symphony is very grateful to Dorothy Hollier-Bidlake, widow of the founder of the symphony, Kenneth Hollier, for her donation in his honour of his A. G. Galea viola, as well as his Laberte viola bow and viola case. Madeleine Spence will play the Hollier Viola this season. For more information about all youth awards, please call the Oakville Symphony office.
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Young Artist Awards 2015/2016 LAUREN CARROLL – Viola Lauren Carroll is 16 years old and a grade 11 student at Garth Webb Secondary School in Oakville. She started playing the violin at the age of four with Jean Grieve, and transitioned to viola at the age of 13. She currently studies with Nick Stevens and is working towards a grade 8 exam in 2016. Lauren played in the Halton Mississauga Youth Orchestra for six years before joining the Oakville Symphony this year. She has completed her RCM grade 2 theory examination and received her Suzuki practice qualification in January of 2013. Lauren also started piano in 2011 with Diana Emery and is currently working towards a grade 8 RCM exam in 2016. At school, Lauren is the vice president of the athletic council and plays volleyball and rugby. She also plays French horn and trumpet in her school’s music program. ALANNAH CONSTABLE – Violin Born in Oakville, 16-year-old Alannah is a violinist of Viennese and Canadian (German and English) descent. Alannah’s musical journey started long before she picked up a violin. She took her first lessons in the Suzuki program with the Oakville Suzuki Association. Alannah has also attended many institutes, and competed in and won several music festivals. She is a former member of the Halton Youth Orchestra, as well as numerous ensembles and chamber groups. Her community involvement includes helping younger musicians in a teen mentor program, where she assists young musicians with their practice. She currently studies violin with Bethany Golubuff. Alannah is a grade 11 honour student as well as a competitive athlete. KIARA HASSAN – Violin Kiara Hassan has been playing violin for 13 years, having started her musical career with the Suzuki Method in Corning, New York. She studied with Jean Grieve as a beginner violinist in Oakville, and then, after moving to Hong Kong, Kiara was instructed by a member of the Hong Kong Philharmonic. When Kiara moved back to Canada, she studied with Pierre Gagnon and Atis Bankas, and is currently under the tutelage of Adele Pierre. At the age of 14, Kiara was concertmaster of the Halton Youth Philharmonia, and that year went to Los Angeles with the orchestra. There, she recorded at the Disney sound studio, performed in the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and played with an international university-level orchestra. Kiara played in the Toronto Passion Play of 2013, and has attended the Oakville Suzuki Camp for many years, where she is a musical assistant and instructor. Kiara is a founding member and the first violin in The Oakville Quartet.
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Young Artist Awards 2015/2016 EDWARD JEONG – Cello Coming from a family where almost everybody played a musical instrument, I started to play classical music from the age of three. My first instrument was the violin but as I grew older, I preferred the idea of sitting down while playing, and around age six, my mother got me a new cello. Since then I have never looked back, and continue to work hard on improving. Around the age of eight I met Susan Gagnon, one of the most influential people in my life. After a year under her wing, she introduced me to the Young Artist Program at the Royal Conservatory of Music (now known as the Taylor Academy). There I continued to improve my musical knowledge, learning about music theory and history, and being a part of an orchestra and quartet. Even after twelve years of music training, my passion for it is still very strong and is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. ANNE KYUNG – Violin Anne has been playing music for about ten years. She started taking piano lessons when she was five years old and started to play the violin at the age of six. She took violin lessons from Adele Pierre and took her RCM Level 10 violin exam in the summer of 2015. Anne is currently in RCM Level 10 for piano, taught by Hana Gurtlerova. She is part of the senior band at Abbey Park High School and plays the clarinet and the oboe. Additionally, Anne pursues academic excellence and is part of many extra-curricular activities. In her free time, she likes to read, listen to music, and spend time with family and friends. SYDNEY O’BRIEN – Viola Sydney O'Brien is 17 years old and a grade 12 French immersion student at White Oaks Secondary School, working towards a Specialist High Skills Major in the arts. She began studying violin through the Suzuki Association at the age of 5 with Gunilla Westerholme. Since then she has been a member of several musical groups, including the Oakville Children’s choir, several musical theatre productions, a church orchestra, the Halton Youth Chamber Orchestra and the Halton Mississauga Youth Symphony. Sydney is currently working on her Grade 9 Royal Conservatory Certification in violin, and is studying with violinist Adele Pierre. She also enjoys playing the French Horn and Bassoon in her school’s Intermediate and Concert Bands, as well as singing in the school choir. Sydney is a co-founder and co-leader of her school’s French Horn ensemble, and is currently on her school’s executive music council. In addition, Sydney plays viola in the Oakville Quartet.
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Oakville Centre World Artists Series
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Young Artist Awards 2015/2016 EVAN SUE-A-QUAN – Violin Evan is a 16-year-old violinist who has been playing since the age of 4, and currently studies under Conrad Chow. He began his musical path with group lessons at his elementary school. Evan has participated in the Royal Conservatory of Music's Taylor Academy of the Arts as well as multiple different orchestras. He enjoys playing Mendelssohn as well as Mozart and Brahms. He has competed in various competitions and has won multiple awards and prizes. Currently Evan participates in two orchestras and takes weekly lessons. During his spare time, he also enjoys playing piano as well as sports such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball and badminton. ERIC SHEPPARD – Bass Eric Sheppard is a grade 12 double bass major at the Etobicoke School of the Arts. Eric is an accomplished composer with works performed by chamber ensembles at the Etobicoke School of the Arts and by choirs at St. Jude’s Anglican Cathedral in Oakville and at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Eric is also a member of the school’s rugby team, Model United Nations Club, and Debate Club. Eric was awarded the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and has submitted his application for the Gold Award. Eric founded Cuppa Candles, a business selling handmade scented candles in teacups and donating a portion of profits to the Oakville Fare Share Food Bank. This is Eric’s third year participating in the Junior Achievement Company Program. Eric is also an avid sailor and has enjoyed sailing trips on the St. Lawrence II Brigantine. LYNDSAY TRAN – Violin Lyndsay Tran is 16 years old and currently in grade 11 at White Oaks Secondary School in Oakville. She started playing violin when she was six years old with Jean Grieve and has been studying with Bethany Goluboff for the last eight years. Lyndsay played in the Halton Youth Orchestra and Halton Mississauga Youth Orchestra for seven years before joining the Oakville Symphony this year. She has completed her Grade 8 RCM Violin and her RCM Advanced Rudiments. At school, Lyndsay enjoys playing the French Horn and Oboe in bands. She is the cochair of the school's Music Council and also co-manages the Horn Ensemble. In addition, Lyndsay is qualified to help younger violin students practice their instruments. She also tutors math and science, in both English and French. KEVIN ZHANG – Violin Kevin Zhang is and always will be a passionate and enthusiastic lover of the performing arts. He has played violin ever since he was 6 years old, and has been playing for 8 years. In that time, he has achieved a Grade 10 Level in the Royal Conservatory of Music, participated in concerts around the community and has competed in the Peel Music Festival. Kevin attends Iroquois Ridge High School where he is in grade 9. He also is part of the Oakville Aquatics Club where he does competitive swimming. When he is not busy practicing violin, Kevin likes to read, bike and spend time with his friends and family.
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Oakville Centre House Notes Welcome to the Oakville Centre! We ask that you follow these simple guidelines to ensure a pleasant and memorable experience for all. In consideration of those in the audience who may have allergies, please refrain from using perfume or cologne when attending a performance. Cell phones and other electronic devices should be muted and not used while in the theatre. Photography and recording devices are strictly prohibited inside the auditorium. Food and beverages are available pre show and intermission in the lobby. Please note the bar closes once the performance is in progress. Food and any outside containers are not permitted in the theatre with the exception of clear plastic water bottles. During designated performances only will all beverages be permitted in the theatre. In consideration of other patrons, please refrain from opening candy or gum wrappers during a performance. Latecomers and re-entries will be seated at a suitable break determined by the production. You may be asked to wait in the lobby.
Accessibility The Oakville Centre and the Town of Oakville place a high priority on accessibility to the public. We are constantly striving to meet the needs of our customers. Patrons requiring wheelchair or accessible seating arrangements are asked to call the box office at 905-815-2021 or e-mail us at boxoffice@oakville.ca. Our box office staff will be happy to book accessible seating and answer any questions you may have regarding accessibility at the Oakville Centre. Accessible features include curb cuts at sidewalks and a ramp to the entrance of the theatre on Navy and Church street approach. Our main entrance doors are equipped with electronic openers and the auditorium offers handrails. The Oakville Centre does have some accessibility challenges due to its design and age. The theatre does not have an elevator. The theatre’s seating area of 17 rows has a steep incline. There is one barrier free washroom on the main level in the lobby. Due to fire regulations and for the safety of patrons, wheelchair and walker seating is located in Row S. The Oakville Centre offers a Sennheiser assistive hearing system, free of charge. Patrons can access the headset by requesting the equipment at the lobby bar on their arrival. Two accessible parking spots are available on Navy Street and two spots in the Church Street parking lot. These spots are best suited for those attending performances in the Main Auditorium. Accessible parking spots on the lower level, at the back of the theatre would only be suitable for those attending an event in the Studio Theatre.
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DISTINGUISHED BY DESIGN Toronto | Orillia | Port Severn | Oakville
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