Concerts & Educational Events
Repertoire on tour includes the Beethoven Violin Concerto featuring Pinchas Zukerman as violin soloist and Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8, (to be performed in Saskatoon and Regina); Bach’s Violin Concerto with Zukerman as soloist, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 (to be performed in Medicine Hat and Grande Prairie), Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 (to be performed with the Beethoven Concerto in Calgary), and a special gala programme in Edmonton. With the exception of Edmonton, all programmes, also feature the NAC-commissioned work The Boughs of Music for trumpet and orchestra by Canadian composer Gary Kulesha. It will feature the NAC Orchestra’s Regina-born principal trumpet Karen Donnelly.
Student Matinees
The NAC Orchestra will again bring its highly successful recipe for Student Matinees TO Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Orchestra’s Principal Youth and Family Conductor Boris Brott will conduct three student matinees focusing on the music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
As the tour progresses, daily listings will display current web journal and photo gallery entries. Watch the website expand before your eyes as new content gets added at every stop!
N.B. Closed education events are not open to the general public. Public education events are free unless otherwise noted.
All times indicated in the event schedule are local.
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 7, 2005
String Quintet – Joan Milkson, Lev Berenshteyn, David Goldblatt, Peter Rapson, Marjolaine Laroche
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CST | Kitchener Community School, Regina - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
NACO brass rehearse with students from P.A. Grand Council Schools
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST | E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, Prince Albert - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Lecture by Gary Kulesha, followed by composition masterclass with up to 3 graduate students
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST | University of Regina, Riddel Centre RC 175, Regina - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
String Quintet – Joan Milkson, Lev Berenshteyn, David Goldblatt, Peter Rapson, Marjolaine Laroche
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST | École Monseigneur de Laval, Regina - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Clinics led by Larry Vine (brass), Emily Smethurst (flute), and Peter Smith (woodwinds)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | St. Dominic School, Humboldt - Closed education event
10:00 – 12:00 Clinics
12:00 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 NACO players perform for students
String Quintet – Joan Milkson, Lev Berenshteyn, David Goldblatt, Peter Rapson, Marjolaine Laroche
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM CST | Father Vachon Community School, Saskatoon - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST | E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, Prince Albert - Closed education event
NACO strings/harpsichord: Boris Brott, Joseph Naytowhow, Jessica Linnebach, John Jacques, Reynaliz Herrera
Ambassador Brass Trio - Julie Fauteux, Manon LaFrance, Don Renshaw
String Quintet – Joan Milkson, Lev Berenshteyn, David Goldblatt, Peter Rapson, Marjolaine Laroche
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST | École canadienne-francaise, Saskatoon - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
NACO players perform concert, followed by Q & A
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST | St. Dominic School, Humboldt - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Karen Donnelly, trumpet masterclass
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST | Room 1036 - University of Saskatchewan, Education Building, Saskatoon - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
David Goldblatt, viola masterclass
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM CST | Room 1036 - University of Saskatchewan, Education Building, Saskatoon - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Gary Kulesha coaches the Wind Ensemble
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST | Quantz Theatre - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Chris Millard (winds), Colin Traquair (brass), Nancy Sturdevant (strings) lead sectionals
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST | St. Joseph High School, Theatre, Band and Choral rooms, Saskatoon - Closed education event
Wind, Brass, Strings Sectional Rehearsals with Saskatoon Youth Orchestra (SYO)
Musicians: Chris Millard, Colin Traquair, Nancy Sturdevant
Wednesday, November 9, 2005
Ambassador Brass Trio School Concert
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST | St. Joseph High School, Theatre, Band and Choral rooms, Saskatoon - Concert Event
Musicians: Manon Lafrance, Julie Fauteux, Don Renshaw
Gary Kulesha leads masterclass for composition students
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST | Room 1038 - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
NACO Rehearsal: open to music students
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium, Saskatoon - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Gary Kulesha lectures to composition students
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM CST | Room 1033 - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Pre-Concert Performance by Saskatoon Children’s Choir and apprentice choir
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM CST | Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium, Saskatoon - Concert Event
There is no further information available for this event.
NACO Concert - Kulesha/Beethoven Concerto/Dvorak 8
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CST | Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium, Saskatoon - Concert Event
Gary Kulesha Q & A session during concert intermission (20:30). Greenroom Backstage, off Foyer.
For ticket information: www.saskatoonsymphony.org
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Music Connections III with Pinchas Zukerman and Students
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST | First Nations University of Canada, Regina - Public education event
Musicians: Pinchas Zukerman and students from St. Augustine Community School at First Nations University, in Regina, students from Kana:takon and Akwesasne Mohawk Schools at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario and students from Chief Old Sun School at Mount Royal College (or University of Calgary) in Calgary, Alberta.
These students will perform part of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons for Pinchas Zukerman in front of live audiences using the latest in broadband videoconference technology. For more information, see Music Connexions III.
Regina native Colin Traquair, trombone, leads a Q & A session at his alma mater
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST | Campbell Collegiate, Regina - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Regina native Brian Boychuk, violin, leads a Question & Answer session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST | University of Regina, Conservatory of Performing Arts, Rm CB112, Regina - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Chris Millard and Doug Burden lead wind and brass sectionals with South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST | University of Regina, Darke Hall & Recital Hall, Conservatory of Performing Arts, Regina - Closed education event
1. Wagner: Overture to Die Meistersinger
2. Brahms: Academic Festival Overture
3. Sibelius: Finlandia
Pre-Concert Performance by Campbell Collegiate Intermediate Choir
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM CST | Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, Regina - Concert Event
There is no further information available for this event.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST | Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, Regina - Concert Event
Programme: Kulesha/Beethoven Concerto/Dvorak 8.
For ticket infomation: www.reginasymphonyorchestra.sk.ca
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Elaine Klimasko leads a violin masterclass
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | Medicine Hat College Cultural Centre, Recital Hall, Room CC163, Medicine Hat - Public education event
1. Laurence Schaufele – Mendelssohn, violin Concerto, Op. 64, E minor: 3rd Movement
2. Kumiko Sakamoto - Wieniawski Concerto No.2, Op. 22, D Minor: 1st Movement
3. Tegen Davidge - Saint-Saens, solo violin, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
4. Mackenzie Porter - Bruch Concerto: 1st Movement
5. Kaylyn Legare – Sarasate, solo violin Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 (Gypsy Airs)
Pinchas Zukerman leads a masterclass followed by a Q & A
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST | Medicine Hat College Cultural Centre, Recital Hall, Room CC163, Medicine Hat - Public education event
Elaine Klimasko, NACO violin, will work with students back stage during the class
All Students will play:
Kreutzer violin études #2 & #7 and
Bach Sonata #1 in G minor, last movement - Presto
1. Laurence Schaufele
2. Kumiko Sakamoto
3. Tegen Davidge
4. Mackenzie Porter
5. Kaylyn Legare
Manon Lafrance leads trumpet clinic
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | Crescent Heights High School, Medicine Hat - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Leah Wyber leads chamber coaching
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST | Medicine Hat College Conservatory, Rehearsal Room 2, Medicine Hat - Public education event
1. Cameron Rempel – Haydn, C Major Concerto: 1st Movement (45 mins)
2. Jeff Shin - Romberg Sonata (30 mins)
Group Technique Class:
Mari Coetzee, Matthew van der Sloot, Matthew Kim, Caesaria Kim, Graham Schaufele
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM CST | The Esplanade Arts Centre, Medicine Hat - Concert Event
There is no further information available for this event.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST | The Esplanade Arts Centre, Medicine Hat - Concert Event
Programme: Bach Concerto/Kulesha/Mozart 39.
Q & A Session
Musician: Gary Kulesha
Time: approx. 21:00 (NACO Concert intermission)
Location: The Esplanade Arts Centre – Studio Theatre across from the main hall
For ticket information: www.esplanade.ca
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Tom Annand leads choral clinic for Grande Prairie Regional College Choir
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST | Grande Prairie Regional College Conservatory, L106 and L107, Grande Prairie - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Pre-Concert Performance by the Grande Prairie Boys Choir
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM CST | Grande Prairie Regional College Theatre, Grande Prairie - Concert Event
There is no further information available for this event.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST | Grande Prairie Regional College Theatre, Grande Prairie - Concert Event
Bach Concerto / Elgar / Mozart 39.
Gary Kulesha Q & A session during concert intermission (20:30). Alumni Lounge, off main foyer.
For ticket information: www.gprc.ab.ca
Monday, November 14, 2005
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CST | Grande Prairie Regional College Theatre, Grande Prairie - Closed education event
NACO strings/hrpschrd: Boris Brott, Joseph Naytowhow, Jessica Linnebach, Megan Nenninger, Maria van der Sloot, Reynaliz Herrera, Ambassador Brass Trio - Julie Fauteux, Manon LaFrance, Don Renshaw
Karen Donnelly, trumpet masterclass
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | Grande Prairie Regional College Conservatory, L106 and L107, Grande Prairie - Public education event
G. F. Händel Sarabande and Vivace –
Randall Jones
Alexander Arutunian Concerto
Carl Evans
Eric Ewazen Sonata, 1st movement
Ian Burgess
J. N. Hummel Concerto, 1st movement
Duane Paulson
Chris Millard, Bassoon Masterclass
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | Mount Royal College Conservatory, Rm W357, Calgary - Public education event
Mozart Clarinet Concerto, KV622, third movement
Bill Xie (clarinet)
Francis Baines Introduction and Hornpipe
Robyn Phillips (bassoon)
Mozart Bassoon Concerto, K112 , first movement
Elizabeth Morrison (bassoon)
Prokovieff Sonata in D major, Op.94, first movement
Ashley Ko (flute)
Accompanist Ami Longhi
Amanda Forsyth, Cello Masterclass
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | Mount Royal College Conservatory, Leacock Theatre, Calgary - Public education event
Possible link-up via broadband to Royal Conservatory in Toronto.
1. Willem Stamm – Francouer, Sonata
2. Ashton Lim – Dvorak, Concerto
3. Qian Dai – Shostakovich, Sonata
Accompanist - Susanne Ruberg-Gordon
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | Notre Dame High School, Red Deer - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST | Grande Prairie Regional College Theatre, Grande Prairie - Closed education event
Possible live webcast of concert to Alberta schools through SuperNet.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST | Notre Dame High School, Red Deer - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Pinchas Zukerman, Violin Masterclass
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST | Mount Royal College Conservatory, Leacock Theatre, Calgary - Public education event
1. Nikki Chooi – Tchaikovksy Concerto 3rd movement (changed Oct 27)
2. Emily Westell –Bach Sonata for Solo Violin in C Major, Fugue
3 Tao Zhang – Bach, Chaconne
Accompanist - Susanne Ruberg-Gordon
Douglas Burden, Trombone Masterclass
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST | University of Lethbridge, Recital Hall, Lethbridge - Closed education event
Galliard "Sonata #2" movement 1,
Natalie Wiermier, tenor trombone
Bente Hansen, pianist
Muller "Praeludium, Chorale, Variations and Fugue",
Jon Campbell, tenor trombone
Bente Hansen, pianist
Wagensiel "Alto Trombone Concerto"
Barrett Swendsen, alto trombone
Bente Hansen, pianist
trombone/tuba excerpt ensemble - TBD
TBD solo piece,
Evan West, euphonium
Pianist TBD
Spillman "Concerto", 2nd and 3rd movements
Trevor Garnett, bass trombone -,
Bente Hansen, pianist
Rachmaninoff "Vocalise opus 34, no. 14",
Bryan Liu, euphonium
Elinor Lawson, pianist
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CST | Rolston Recital Hall - The Banff Centre, Banff - Concert Event
Alexina Louie Bringing the Tiger Down from the Mountain II
Amanda Forsyth, cello
Jean Desmarais, piano
Gary Kulesha Variations on a Theme by Benjamin Britten
David Thies-Thompson, violin
Renee-Paule Gauthier, violin
Jethro Marks, viola
Leah Wyber, cello
Jean Desmarais, piano
Hindemith Septet for Winds
I. Lebhaft
II. Intermezzo (Sehr Langsam, Frei)
III. Variationen (Massig Schnell)
IV. Intermezzo (Sehr Langsam)
V. Fuge Schnell: 'Alter Berner Marsch'
Gary Kulesha, conductor
Joanna G’froerer, flute
Chip Hamann, oboe
Kimball Sykes, clarinet
Peter Smith, bass clarinet
Chris Millard, bassoon
Larry Vine, horn
Manon Lafrance, trumpet
--intermission--
Shostakovich Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147
I. Moderato
II. Allegretto
III. Adagio
Pinchas Zukerman, viola
Jean Desmarais, piano
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Gary Kulesha masterclass with graduate students
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | University of Calgary, CHF 214, Calgary - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Gary Kulesha lectures on his work and on the challenges of being a composer in residence
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST | University of Calgary, Rosza Centre, Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Calgary - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Lawrence Vine, French horn masterclass
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | University of Calgary, Rosza Centre Rehearsal Room, Calgary - Public education event
Beethoven Sonata for Horn and Piano, 1st movement
Matthew James
Dan Sommerville, piano
Hindemith Sonata, 1st movement
Anna Smith
Ami Longhi, piano
Francaix Divertimento. 1st & 2nd movements
Jonathan Fisher
Mike Coburn, piano
Manon LaFrance, trumpet masterclass
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | University of Calgary, Craigie Hall, E215, Calgary - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Joanna G’froerer, flute masterclass
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | University of Calgary, Craigie Hall, F210, Calgary - Public education event
1. Hilary Aubin (3rd yr performance) Marais unaccompanied
2. Maria Noriega (grad student) Reinecke, “Undine”
3. Tamara Joziasse (4th yr performance) JS Bach, Partitia
4. Nadia Sparrow (2nd year performance) Rodrigo, “Fantasie para un gentilhombre”
Ken Simpson, percussion masterclass
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | University of Calgary, Craigie Hall, F102, Calgary - Public education event
Beethoven Fifth Symphony, fourth movement, Allegro.
Liz Paul, Timpani
Prokofiev Lieutenant Kije Symphonic Suite. 1st Movement “The Birth of Kije.”
Graeme Tofflemire, Snare Drum
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol. Movements 3, 4, 5.
Graeme Tofflemire, Snare Drum
Tchaikovsky Suite from the Ballet The Nutcracker. 2nd Movement,
section c “Danse Russe Trepak” and
section d “Danse Arabe.”
Graeme Tofflemire, Tambourine
Doug Burden leads a Trombone Masterclass
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | University of Calgary, Rosza Centre, Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Calgary - Public education event
David "Concertino" – first movement
Bordogni Etude
Jonathon Candel
Hindemith "Three Easy Pieces" – 1st & 2nd movements
Bordogni Etude
Brett Madill
Larsson "Concertino" - 1 mvt
Bordogni Etude
Austin Muir
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST | Mount Royal College Conservatory, Calgary - Concert Event
J.S. Bach Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr', BWV 663
John Morgan
J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 532
Michael Jarzecki
J.S. Bach O Mensch, bewin dein Sünde gross, BWV 622
Bruce McKenzie
J.S. Bach Fantasia and Imitatio in B minor, BWV 563
Glenda Draper
Elaine Klimasko, violin masterclass
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST | Mount Royal College Conservatory, Leacock Theatre, Calgary - Public education event
Mendelssohn Concerto 1st movement
Sarah Baek
Elfi Gleusteen, piano
Conus Concerto
Elizabeth Macorquodale
Susanne Ruberg-Gordon piano
Grieg Sonata in c minor 1st mvmt
Timothy Steeves
Julie Jacques, piano
Bach Sonata Solo in A minor,
Andante
Allegro
Natalia Brzewska
Pre-Concert Performance by Calgary Girls Choir
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM CST | Jack Singer Concert Hall - Epcor Centre, Calgary - Concert Event
There is no further information available for this event.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST | Jack Singer Concert Hall - Epcor Centre, Calgary - Concert Event
Kulesha / Beethoven Concerto / Tchaikovsky 4 :: Intermission Q & A with Gary Kulesha.
Post-concert Q & A with Gary Kulesha (22:00).
For ticket information: www.cpo-live.com
Thursday, November 17, 2005
5:00 PM CST | City Hall, Edmonton - Concert Event
09:00 – 10:00 rehearsal: Andrew with Octet
13:00-14:30 Dress rehearsal with students, octet and Andrew
Friday, November 18, 2005
Elaine Klimasko and Margaret Tobolowska lead Sectionals for Singing Strings & Orchestra A
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | Victoria School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Edmonton - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Tom Annand leads choral workshop
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST | Stony Plain Memorial Composite High School - Rm. E2, Stony Plain - Closed education event
Room E2.
Ken Simpson (percussion), Colin Traquair (lower brass), Peter Smith (winds) lead band sectionals
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CST | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School, Spruce Grove - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
String Quintet School Concerts
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST | Greenview Elementary School, Calgary - Closed education event
Musicians: Joan Milkson, Lev Berenshteyn, David Goldblatt, Peter Rapson and Marjolaine Laroche
Ambassador Brass Trio School Concert
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | Ecole Notre-Dame, Edmonton - Closed education event
Musicians: Manon LaFrance, Julie Fauteux and Don Renshaw
Composition Masterclass with Gary Kulesha
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | University of Alberta, Fine Arts Building, Studio 27 (Room 2-7), Edmonton - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Gary Kulesha Lecture on works and on the challenges of being a “Composer in Residence”
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST | University of Alberta, Fine Arts Building, Studio 27 (Room 2-7), Edmonton - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
Ken Simpson (percussion), Colin Traquair (lower brass), Peter Smith (winds) lead band sectionals
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CST | Stony Plain Memorial Composite High School - Rm. E2, Stony Plain - Closed education event
Room E2 & Band room.
Tom Annand leads choral workshop
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School, Spruce Grove - Closed education event
There is no further information available for this event.
String Quintet School Concerts
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST | École La Source, Calgary - Closed education event
Musicians: Joan Milkson, Lev Berenshteyn, David Goldblatt, Peter Rapson and Marjolaine Laroche
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST | Grant McEwan Colleage, Centre for the Arts Campus - Rm. 231, Edmonton - Public education event
There is no further information available for this event.
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM CST | University of Alberta, Fine Arts Building, Room 1-23, Edmonton - Public education event
NAC Brass Quintet performance:
Ewald Quintet #3, 1st movement (TBC)
Brass Quintet Masterclass, repertoire to be determined
Ryan Frizzell,trumpet
Ashley Clelland, trumpet
Olwyn Supeene, french horn
Audrey Ochoa, trombone
Andre Guigui, tuba
Doug Burden leads a Trombone Masterclass
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST | University of Alberta, Fine Arts Building, Room 1-23, Edmonton - Public education event
Performance by Doug Burden
Tcherepnin "Andante" opus 64
Students Repertoire to be determined.
Erika Hagen
Todd Carson
Audrey Ochoa
Monica Walczak
Euphonium
Amy Beinert
Tuba
Devin Cook
Saturday, November 19, 2005
Pre-Concert Performance by Kokopelli Youth Choir
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM CST | Winspear Centre, Lobby, Edmonton - Concert Event
There is no further information available for this event.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CST | Winspear Centre, Edmonton - Concert Event
Bach Double / Forsyth / Tchaikovsky 4 (with Edmonton Symphony Orchestra).
For ticket information: www.edmontonsymphony.com
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Trumpet Masterclass with Karen Donnelly
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST | University of Calgary, Craigie Hall, F202, Calgary - Public education event
Participants: Steven Levy, Steven Fong, Andrew Parker, Ricardo Fonseca and Bryan Hobbs. There is no designated repertoire or accompanists.
Monday, November 21, 2005
Trumpet Masterclass with Karen Donnelly
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST | Mount Royal College Conservatory, Rm W357, Calgary - Public education event
Haydn Trumpet Concerto
Daniel Mills
Hindemith Trumpet Sonata
Gareth Simpson
Hovhaness Prayer of St.Gregory.
Bryon Allsopp
Ami Longhi, pianist, providing accompaniment for each student
NB: Karen will also be involved in teaching trumpet lessons and coaching a trumpet trio
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