Message from the Premier
Congratulations to the esteemed Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra on their 20232024 season. The NSO is a cultural arts institution in Newfoundland and Labrador. Its ambitious and varied programming each year attracts regular audience members, and new fans alike. Over the last number of years, their inclusion of performances based on iconic pop culture have been met with enormous popularity and have drawn audiences of all ages. The NSO has a strong commitment to community partnerships, reaching over 10,000 students in 2022-23 with their in-school, virtual and interactive programs and providing online concerts, free of charge, to more than 80 senior’s homes. Congratulations, as well, to Marc David, now in his final full season as Music Director, on his outstanding artistic achievements during his long career with the NSO The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is a proud supporter of the NSO and values its contributions to our province’s arts and cultural sector. All the best for a successful season.
Message from the Mayor
On behalf of Council, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra on its 61st Anniversary, Celebrating the year of the Arts. The City of St. John’s is a proud supporter of the arts and of this vibrant organization. With multiple performances every season, the educational experiences and entertainment provided to all ages is amazing. This season promises to entertain like no other and we are extremely fortunate to have talented musicians as the heartbeat of our musical community whom are there to share their talent and love of music with us all. The NSO board, staff, volunteers and sponsors work diligently each and every year to bring these shows to our community. Allow me to express my appreciation for your hard work and dedication and thank you for the significant contributions you make to the truly unique culture of our City. Best wishes –
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.
THE FINAL FRONTIER
April 19, 2024 | St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre
Marc David, conductor
PROGRAMME
Also Sprach Zarathustra (opening) - R. Strauss (2001 A Space Odyssey, 1968)
Star Trek Through the Years - arr. C. Custer
(Themes from Star Trek, Deep Space Nine, The Inner Light, Generations, Voyager, 1966-1995)
Theme from Close Encounters - J. Williams, arr. B. Lowden (Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 1977)
Back to the Future - A. Silvestri, arr. T. Johns (Back to the Future, 1985)
Doctor Who: Through Time and Space - M. Gold, arr. R. Buckley (Dr. Who, 1963)
Space - arr. J. Leblanc
(Themes from Space 1999 (Year 1 and 2), UFO, Stargate SG-1, Buck Rogers, Battlestar Galactica)
Somewhere in Time - J. Barry, C. Custer (Somewhere in Time, 1980)
Adventures on Earth (E.T.) - J. Williams (E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, 1982)
INTERMISSION
Interstellar Suite - H. Zimmer, D. de la Rosa (Interstellar, 2014)
Theme from The Mandalorian - L. Göransson, P. Murtha (The Mandalorian, 2019)
Star Wars Suite (1977)- J. Williams
I. Main Title
II. Princess Leia’s Theme
III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)
IV. Yoda’s Theme
V. Throne Room and End Title
Violin 1 Heather Kao
Daniel Fuchs
Violin 2
Nancy Case-Oates
Karen Hawkin
Viola Kate Read
Cello Nathan Cook
Nancy Bannister
Bass Frank Fusari
Jim Vivian
Flute Michelle Cheramy
Oboe/ Annie Corrigan
English Horn
Clarinet Glenn Rice
Bassoon Grant Etchegary
Horn Emily Dunsmore
Trumpet
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Percussion
Harp
Keyboard
Katie Sullivan
Darren McDonald
Andrew Cooper
Catherine Tansley
Rob Power
Bill Brennan
Sarah Veber
Jenny Griffioen
Dominic Greene
Gabriel Brodeur
Elena Vigna
Cathy Anstey
Ema Shiroma-Chao
Sandra Pope
Laura Ivany
Denise Lear
Sarah Comerford
Kathy Conway-Ward
Brenda Gatherall
Nicole Hand
Doug Vaughan
Jill Dawe
Erin Sullivan
Andy Kao Ilyas Duissen
Natalie Finn
Whit FitzGerald Lauren Smee
Michael Collins
Rosaura Aguilar Emily Pynn
Amy Collyer-Holmes Laura Wakeman
Pierre Kusters
Nick Howlett Matthew Hardy
Donna Spurvey
Michelle Stevenson
Christian Berglander
Etienne Gendron
Jamie Moran
Amy Parsons
David Natsheh
NSO Staff
Marc David, Music Director/Conductor
Hugh Donnan, CEO
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
NSO Board
Tom Hickey (Chair)
Ian Penney (Vice-Chair)
Paul McDonald (Past-Chair)
Douglas Wright (Treasurer)
Conor Stack (Corporate Secretary)
Jessica Chapman
Heather McKinnon
Michelle Davis
Andrea Rose
Alana Walsh-Giovannini
Aimee Letto
Robert Decker
Jennifer Massey
Jing Xia
Karen Bulmer
Amy Collyer-Holmes
Elizabeth Wright
Robert Thompson
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