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I’m pleased to welcome you to the KSO’s 48th Season, promising a blend of classical and contemporary music that showcases the talents of your KSO musicians and renowned guest artists like Jean-Michel Blais, Élisabeth St-Gelais, Alex Cuba, and Louise Pitre. Exciting additions include concerts at the Kamloops Alliance Church on the North Shore, special appearances by cellist Elinor Frey and pianist Janina Fialkowska at Kelson Hall, plus family-friendly events that will delight younger audiences. You won’t want to miss the KSO Music School Children’s Chorus at Christmas with the KSO, Kamloops favourite James MacDonald joining us for a twist on Handel’s Messiah, or our special presentation of The Who & Led Zeppelin with Jeans ‘n Classics.

Your KSO musicians and I can’t wait to share this exciting season with you, where the music is tuned to life!

PERFORMANCES The Who & Led Zeppelin

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Fairfield by Marriott Signature Series

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Kelson Group Pops

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Kids Concerts & Relaxed Performances

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Tiny Tots & Relaxed Tots

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Live at Kelson Hall

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KSO Chamber Players

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North Shore Harmonies

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Salmon Arm Sundays

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Spotlight on Your KSO

Cvetozar Vutev 20 Years of Artistic Leadership Celebrate the lasting legacy of one of Kamloops’ most influential artistic leaders as our long-time concertmaster performs his final season at the helm of your Kamloops Symphony Orchestra.

Performance Highlights

Sycamore String Quartet plays Bach’s Art of the Fugue | Oct 12 Vivaldi’s Gloria | Apr 12

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 | May 17

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SPECIAL CONCERT

Grand experiences and unique performances!

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THE WHO & LED ZEPPELIN January 10 & 11, 2025 Dina Gilbert, conductor David Blamires, vocalist Dave Dunlop, guitar Jeans ‘n Classics Get set for an electrifying evening at the Sagebrush Theatre with the legendary anthems of The Who & Led Zeppelin. Feel the beat of “Baba O’Riley”, the grit of “Black Dog”, and the timeless allure of “Stairway to Heaven.” Join us for a night where the spirit of rock meets the power of a full symphonic orchestra, brought to life

by Kamloops favourites, Jeans ‘n Classics.

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FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT SIGNATURE CONCERTS The Best of Traditional & Contemporary Symphonic Masterworks.

JEAN-MICHEL BLAIS & DINA GILBERT

September 28, 2024

Dina Gilbert, conductor; Jean-Michel Blais, piano & composer A once-in-a-lifetime concert with the critically acclaimed Canadian pianist. Legendary composers like Debussy, Britten, Richter, Rachmaninov, and more meet Blais’ own globally-celebrated works—a transformative musical experience not to be missed!

MENDELSSOHN’S SCOTTISH SYMPHONY

February 8, 2025

Dina Gilbert, conductor; Élisabeth St-Gelais, Innu soprano Witness a rising Canadian star shine! Élisabeth St-Gelais probes the emotional depths of Wagner’s reflection of unrequited love and longing. Then take a journey across Scotland’s misty highlands in Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3.

Bacewicz Duparc Wagner Mendelssohn

Concerto for String Orchestra, mvmt II Phidylé Wesendonck Lieder Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”

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Symphonic Stories

HANDEL WRITES THE MESSIAH

April 26, 2025

Dina Gilbert, conductor; James MacDonald, actor; Pierre Audet, playwright; Rachel Casponi, soprano; Emma Parkinson, mezzo-soprano; Adam Fisher, tenor; Micah Schroeder, bass; KSO Chorus, Tomas Bijok chorusmaster Experience the grandeur of Handel’s masterpiece like never before, featuring a whimsical narration performed by WCT’s James MacDonald. An evening of sublime music and a light-hearted tale that brings a fresh twist to this timeless classic.

TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 5

May 17, 2025

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Dina Gilbert, conductor; Maggie Hasspacher, bass Join us as Cvetozar Vutev makes his final appearance as KSO Concertmaster with Tchaikovsky’s triumph of the human spirit over fate.

Plus! KSO Principal Bass, Maggie Hasspacher, transforms the double bass into a source of luminous beauty in Mazzoli’s “Dark with Expressive Bright”.

Lyatoshynsky Mazzoli Tchaikovsky

Suite on Ukrainian Folksong Dark with Excessive Bright Symphony No. 5 KamloopsSymphony.com | 7

KELSON GROUP POPS Contemporary genre-defining artists & music.

ALEX CUBA & THE KSO

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November 1 & 2, 2024 Dina Gilbert, conductor Alex Cuba, guitar & voice

Experience the vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and symphonic soundscapes as Grammy Award-winner Alex Cuba returns to the Sagebrush Theatre with the musicians of the KSO.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE KSO

December 13 & 14, 2024

Maria Fuller, conductor*; Anika Howell, soprano KSO Chorus, Tomas Bijok chorusmaster KSMS Children’s Chorus, Rachel Casponi conductor The cherished holiday tradition returns to warm our hearts and lift our spirits. Join us for an unforgettable evening where joyful holiday classics, the angelic voices of the KSMS Children’s Chorus, and your favourite carol sing-alongs. * appears courtesy of Tapestry Opera’s Women in Musical Leadership Program.

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Sagebrush Theatre Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm

FROM PARIS TO BROADWAY

March 7 & 8, 2025 Dina Gilbert, conductor Louise Pitre, soprano Jonathan Monro, piano

Canada’s Tony Award-winning “First Lady of Musical Theatre” fronts the KSO with music by Édith Piaf, Charlie Chaplin, Stephen Sondheim, and Leonard Bernstein.

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What does it take to Build a Community?

The KSO & KSO Music School are committed to keeping the joy and power of live music at the heart of Kamloops and our community.

That’s why we’re proud to partner with Kelson Group to help make the very best musical performances and music education accessible to all in our community, and to establish the joy of music for the next generation of maestros, virtuosos, and audiences.

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KIDS CONCERTS & RELAXED PERFORMANCES

Sagebrush Theatre Sundays 2:00pm

Musical experiences for concert-goers aged 6–12 & their families.

Hans Christian Andersen’s

THE LITTLE MERMAID

November 3, 2024 Dina Gilbert, conductor

Dive into an enchanting underwater world as Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved tale, The Little Mermaid, comes to life with the music of Grieg’s Peer Gynt! With captivating storytelling and musical explorations of the orchestra

by Canadian composers Vivian Fung and Elizabeth Raum, this concert promises an unforgettable musical adventure.

KIDS’ CHRISTMAS WITH THE KSO

December 15, 2024 Maria Fuller*, conductor

The magic of Christmas and music come together in this family-friendly performance. Join us for a whimsical holiday adventure as the KSO brings the joy of Christmas to young hearts. * appears courtesy of Tapestry Opera’s Women in Musical Leadership Program.

THE SPIRIT HORSE RETURNS

May 11, 2025

Dina Gilbert, conductor Jodi Contin, singer & drummer Ken MacDonald, narrator Rhonda Snow, visual artist The Spirit Horse Returns combines an all-new rich and tuneful orchestral score by Indigenous & Canadian composers, delightful songs, traditional teachings, and stunning colorful visual art.

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Relaxed and sensory-inclusive performances are at 4:00pm.

Hall Kamloops Alliance Church | Saturdays •Kelson 7:30pm

Saturday & Sundays 10:00 & 11:30am

TINY TOTS & RELAXED TOTS Tickets on sale in July!

Interactive and Fun Concerts for Families of Under-5s!

Musical Fairytales:

BREMEN’S MUSICAL BRIGADE

October 12, 2024

Experience the charm of the timeless fairytale ‘Bremen Town Musicians’ and other stories with the Sycamore String Quartet. Enjoy heartwarming tales of friendship and courage with playful melodies and joyful laughter.

STRING THEORY

January 25, 2025

Get ready for a musical adventure with the Black Dog String Quartet!

Young audience members won’t even notice they’re flexing their brainpower as they groove to classical melodies, catchy pop tunes, and the intricate harmonies of rounds, canons, and fugues.

It’s like a secret workout for theirs minds, wrapped in the joy of music!

MAGGIE & HER MAGICAL BASS

March 2, 2025

Our KSO Principal Bass gives younger audience members a magical treat by showcasing her instrument through a variety of musical styles and interactive activities. From Bach to jazz, to some of her original music, young audiences will be mesmerized.

Relaxed and sensory-inclusive performances are at 11:30am.

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CONCERT CALENDAR

SEP

JANUARY

2024

Elinor Frey plays Bach’s Cello Suites 22 & 23 | Kelson Hall • Live At Kelson Hall

Jean-Michel Blais & Dina Gilbert

28 | Sagebrush Theatre • Fairfield by Marriott Signature 29 | The Nexus at First • Salmon Arm Sundays

OCT

Musical Fairytales: Bremen’s Musical Brigade 12 | Kelson Hall • Tiny Tots & Relaxed Tots

Sycamore String Quartet plays Bach 12 | Kelson Hall • KSO Chamber Players

NOV

Alex Cuba & The KSO

1 & 2 | Sagebrush Theatre • Kelson Group Pops

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid

3 | Sagebrush Theatre • Kids Concerts & Relaxed Performances

Palestrina, Mozart & Beyond

16 | Kamloops Alliance Church • North Shore Harmonies 17 | The Nexus at First • Salmon Arm Sundays

DEC

Christmas with the KSO

13 & 14 | Sagebrush Theatre • Kelson Group Pops

Kids’ Christmas with the KSO

15 | Sagebrush Theatre • Kids Concerts & Relaxed Performances

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2025 JAN

The Who & Led Zeppelin

10 & 11 | Sagebrush Theatre • Special Concert

String Theory

25 | Kelson Hall • Tiny Tots & Relaxed Tots

A Night with Dvořák, Ellington & Price 25 | Kelson Hall • KSO Chamber Players

FEB

Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

8 | Sagebrush Theatre • Fairfield by Marriott Signature 9 | The Nexus at First • Salmon Arm Sundays

Rémi Bolduc swings with Oscar Peterson 22 | Kelson Hall • Live at Kelson Hall

MAR Maggie & Her Magical Bass

2 | Kelson Hall • Tiny Tots & Relaxed Tots

All About that Bass! with Maggie Hasspacher 2 | Kelson Hall • KSO Chamber Players

From Paris to Broadway

7 & 8 | Sagebrush Theatre • Kelson Group Pops

APR

Janina Fialkowska in Recital 1 | Kelson Hall • Live at Kelson Hall

Vivaldi’s Gloria

12 | Kamloops Alliance Church • North Shore Harmonies

Symphonic Stories: Handel Writes the Messiah 26 | Sagebrush Theatre • Fairfield by Marriott Signature

MAY The Spirit Horse Returns

11 | Sagebrush Theatre • Kids Concerts & Relaxed Performances

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5

17 | Sagebrush Theatre • Fairfield by Marriott Signature

Spotlight on Your KSO

Maggie Hasspacher KSO’s Principal Bassist Maggie Hasspacher is a versatile musician, vocalist, and songwriter, known for her Grammy-nominated work with Wild Up. Maggie frequents the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland, showcasing her skills in ensembles and as a solo artist.

Her original music and commissioned works are released via Purple Mollusk Music. In her free time, she enjoys baking her perfected peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe with her three little ones.

Performance Highlights

All About That Bass! with Maggie Hasspacher | March 2 Maggie & Her Magical Bass | March 2

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 | May 17 KamloopsSymphony.com | 13

Kelson Hall

LIVE AT KELSON HALL

Various Dates 7:30pm

Celebrated Canadian musicians performing at the heart of the BC Interior.

ELINOR FREY PLAYS BACH’S CELLO SUITES

September 22 & 23, 2024 Elinor Frey, cello

Join us for two enchanting evenings as Elinor Frey, the acclaimed Canadian cellist, delivers a spellbinding performance of all six of Bach’s timeless Cello Suites.

Immerse yourself in the peak of musical artistry.

September 22: Suites 2, 3, 6 September 23: Suites 1, 4, 5

RÉMI BOLDUC SWINGS WITH OSCAR PETERSON

February 22, 2025

Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble An unforgettable evening as jazz saxophonist Rémi Bolduc and his ensemble pay homage to the legendary Oscar Peterson.

JANINA FIALKOWSKA IN RECITAL

April 1, 2025

Janina Fialkowsa, piano Experience the soul-stirring artistry of one of the “Grande Dames of piano playing” (Frankfurter Allgemeine), Janina Fialkowska, in this enchanting and intimate recital.

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KSO CHAMBER PLAYERS

Saturdays / Sunday 7:30pm

The KSO’s own musicians curate these concerts and perform their favourite works.

SYCAMORE STRING QUARTET PLAYS BACH

October 12, 2024 Cvetozar Vutev, violin Sandra Wilmot, violin Ashley Kroecher, viola Martin Krátký, cello

“There’s never been anything more beautiful in all of music.” —Glenn Gould Journey through one of music’s most revered and influential works, The Art of the Fugue, where Bach’s mastery reaches the pinnacle of sophistication.

A NIGHT WITH DVOŘÁK, ELLINGTON & PRICE

January 25, 2025

Elyse Jacobson, violin Molly MacKinnon, violin John Kastelic, viola Doug Gorkoff, cello Revel in the timeless melodies of Dvořák, the soul-stirring jazz of Ellington, and the groundbreaking harmonies of Price, performed by the exquisite Black Dog String Quartet.

ALL ABOUT THAT BASS! WITH MAGGIE HASSPACHER

March 2, 2025

The celebrated KSO Principal Bassist curates and performs a set of Canadian premieres. Hear the musical range of this oft-overlooked core of the orchestra and experience what is possible when it’s in the hands of a dynamic performer who redefines the boundaries of the instrument.

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NORTH SHORE HARMONIES

Saturdays 7:30pm

The KSO brings the best of orchestral and choral music to the North Shore for the first time!

PALESTRINA, MOZART & BEYOND

November 16, 2024

KSO Chorus, Tomas Bijok chorusmaster KSO Chorus supported by Kelson Group A captivating concert featuring choral masterpieces by history’s greatest composers. The KSO Chorus’ unadorned voices will transport you through the ages—no orchestra, just pure harmonious joy.

VIVALDI’S GLORIA

April 12, 2025

Dina Gilbert, conductor; Jennifer Turner, soprano; Rachel Casponi, soprano; Katie Fernandez, mezzo-soprano; KSO Chorus, Tomas Bijok chorusmaster Experience the profound journey from reflective serenity to triumphant jubilation in one monumental concert event. Hear Vaughan Williams’ meditative ‘Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis’ ascend into Vivaldi’s celebration of joy.

Montgomery Brown Vasks Vaughan Williams Vivaldi

Strum Où la nuit The Fruit of Silence Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Gloria

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Nexus @ First

SALMON ARM SUNDAYS

Sundays 3:00pm

Amazing Symphonic & Choral Experiences in the Shuswap

JEAN-MICHEL BLAIS & DINA GILBERT

September 29, 2024

Dina Gilbert, conductor Jean-Michel Blais, piano & composer For description, please see page 6

PALESTRINA, MOZART & BEYOND

November 17, 2024

KSO Chorus, Tomas Bijok chorusmaster KSO Chorus supported by Kelson Group For description, please see page 16

MENDELSSOHN’S SCOTTISH SYMPHONY

February 9, 2025

Dina Gilbert, conductor Élisabeth St-Gelais, Innu soprano KSO Chorus, Tomas Bijok chorusmaster For description, please see page 6

New for the 2024/2025 Season, all tickets sales, including season tickets for our Salmon Arm Sundays will be done through the KSO Office. Head to KamloopsSymphony.com or call us at 250.372.5000.

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COMPOSE YOUR OWN Experience the ultimate flexibility and personalization in your concert choices.

When you Compose Your Own concert series, you have the power to curate your perfect season line up. Choose your favourite performances from our Signature, Pops, Kids, and North Shore concerts, and make every moment count.

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