Message from the Premier
Congratulations to the esteemed Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) on the launch of their 2024-2025 season. The NSO remains a cornerstone of Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural arts scene, captivating with diverse programming that embraces pop culture, broadening appeal across generations. In 2023-24, the NSO engaged communities by offering in-school and virtual programs for students and free online concerts for seniors, enriching lives through music. As they begin this new season, the NSO honours maestro Marc David for his remarkable 30-year career, shaping the orchestra’s legacy and leaving a lasting impact on Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural landscape. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proudly supports the NSO, recognizing its pivotal role in enriching our province’s arts and culture sector.
Message from the Mayor
On behalf of the City of St. John’s, I extend warm greetings to the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra as you embark on your 2024/2025 season with the inspiring theme of “Resonance.” This season holds special significance as you celebrate the remarkable 30-year career of Maestro Marc David. His dedication, passion, and leadership have left a lasting mark on the NSO, resonating deeply with audiences in our city and beyond. The arts play a crucial role in enriching our lives, fostering creativity, and bringing people together. The NSO’s commitment to delivering exceptional musical experiences reflects the vibrant cultural landscape we’re fortunate to have in St. John’s. Your performances not only entertain but also inspire and uplift, creating lasting moments. As we celebrate this milestone season, my sincere gratitude goes to the musicians, staff, volunteers, and supporters of the NSO. Your tireless efforts ensure the symphony thrives and resonates with audiences of all ages. I’m confident that this season will be filled with memorable performances that leave a lasting impact. Congratulations to Maestro Marc David on his illustrious career, and best wishes to the NSO for a successful and resonant 2024/2025 season.
Joan Marie J. Aylward, O.N.L., B.N., R.N. Lieutenant Governor of NL
Danny Breen Mayor of St. John’s
Message from the Lieutenant Governor
As Honorary Patron, it is my pleasure to extend best wishes to the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra for the 2024/2025 season. Once again, the NSO will delight audiences with a season full of performances for many different musical tastes. This year’s theme is “Resonance”. Indeed, the NSO resonates throughout our province and contributes much to our rich artistic culture. Now with 84 members, the NSO has come a long way since its inception as a fledgling ensemble in 1962. This season also marks the final one for Principal Conductor Maestro Marc David. For 30 years the Orchestra has been guided by his steady hand. We join with you in celebrating his contributions, and his leadership with the NSO. Thank you Maestro Marc David for all the joy you have brought for audiences over your years with the NSO. I hope you will enjoy each performance this year. To the musicians, staff, crew, and all who play a part within the NSO, I wish you the best for your season, which I am confident will resonate with pride for audiences throughout the province. We are so proud of you, and we celebrate your continued success as you begin your new season in the Year of the Arts. Bravo!
Hon. Dr. Andrew Furey Premier
WINTER POPS : EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE
January 23-25, 2025 • St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre presented by East Port Properties
Marc David, conductor
Jodee Richardson, vocals
Vicki Harnett and Steve Maloney, vocals
Arrangements by Jim Duff
PROGRAMME
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free Walking On The Moon
Don’t Stand So Close To Me
Englishman In New York So Lonely
If I Ever Lose My Faith Fields of Gold
Roxanne
INTERMISSION
Synchronicity 2
It’s Probably Me
Wrapped Around Your Finger Message In A Bottle King Of Pain
Moon Over Bourbon Street
Fortress Around Your Heart Every Breath You Take
We acknowledge the province of Newfoundland and Labrador as the traditional territory of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province. We strive for respectful relationships with all the peoples of this province as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation and honour this beautiful land together.
GUEST ARTISTS
Jodee Richardson (vocals) is one Newfoundland’s most diverse performers. A renowned songwriter, actor and playwright, Jodee enjoys traveling the province and writing about the people he meets in the places he’s been. A story collector who sings songs when people tell him to stop talking.
Vicki Harnett (vocals) Still basking in the glow of last year’s NSO Winter Pops: Queen, Vicki Harnett is delighted to be back in the band with the incredible musicians and artists of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. No stranger to stages across country, she can next be seen in the NSO ExxonMobil Big Ticket: From Far And Wide, followed by TaDa! Events Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Thanks and love to family, friends, and to all of you for supporting the incredible local artists that we are so lucky to be surrounded by.
Steve Maloney (vocals) is a musician and actor hailing from St. John’s, NL. His work as a songwriter has garnered awards from MusicNL, and the Borealis Music Prize, along with a stint as Dawson City’s songwriter in residence. He can be heard on NL releases from Nico Paulo, Rube & Rake, Tim Baker, and many more. Maloney has also composed for short films, and a series for Bell Fibre1 called The Golden League. On stage he has been fortunate to play Roger in TaDa’s production of Rent, workshop and tour with Artistic Fraud’s production Between Breaths, and new works from Terra Bruce Productions.
MUSICIANS
VIOLIN 1
Heather Kao
Dominic Greene
Andy Kao
Lauren Smee
Whit Fitzgerald
Natalie Finn
Claire Boudreau
VIOLIN 2
Nancy Case-Oates
Carole Bestvater
Ilyas Duissen
Elena Vigna
Jacquelyn Redmond
Valerie Hewson
Stewart Gillies
Cathy Beehan
VIOLA
Kate Read
Ema Shiroma-Chao
Chantelle Jubenville
Rosaura Aguilar
Jonathan Stevenson
Norma Noseworthy
CELLO
Nathan Cook
Nulibeth Ortiz
Amy Collyer-Holmes
Sandra Pope
Nancy Bannister
Katherine Shipley
Pierre Kusters
BASS
Frank Fusari
Denise Lear
Nick Howlett
Matthew Hardy
FLUTE
Sarah Comerford
Donna Spurvey
OBOE/ ENGLISH HORN
Annie Corrigan
Kathy Conway-Ward
CLARINET
Glenn Rice
Brenda Gatherall
BASSOON
Grant Etchegary
Nicole Hand
Chris Williams
HORN
Emily Dunsmore
Doug Vaughan
Michelle Stevenson
David Natsheh
TRUMPET
Katie Sullivan
Jill Dawe
Christian Berglander
TROMBONE
Darren McDonald
Erin Sullivan
BASS TROMBONE
Andrew Cooper
TUBA
Catherine Tansley
PERCUSSION
Rob Power
Etienne Gendron
PIANO
Brian Way
GUITAR
Brad Jefford
ELECTRIC BASS
Frank Fusari
DRUMS
Scott Mansfield
APRIL 4, 2025
MAY 10, 2025
PROUD TO BE THEIR CHAMPIONS.
We’re the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s biggest fan and we’ve been supporting them since 2012.
Lynn Ann Pye, Patron Relations Manager
Jennifer Brennan, Education & Outreach Coordinator
Maria Penney, Marketing & Development Manager
Dominic Greene, Personnel Manager
Steve Power, Production Manager/Video Production/Editing
Jenny Griffioen, Librarian
Kyle McDavid, Graphic Designer
N SO Bo ard
T om Hickey (Chair)
Ian Penne y (Vice-Chai r)
Paul McDonald (Past Chair)
D ouglas Wright (Treasurer)
Conor Stack (Corporate S ecretary)
J essica Chapman
H e a ther McKinnon
Michelle Davis
A n d rea Rose
Duncan Fitzpatri ck
Glenn Colton
Photo: Brad Clarke