March 2020 – Kamloops Symphony plays Beethoven in “Heroes and Heroines”

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Kamloops Symphony Orchestra

HEROES AND HEROINES

Friday, March 6, 2020 at 7:30 pm
The Nexus At First, 450 Okanagan Avenue SE, Salmon Arm BC
Salmon Arm Series

Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Avenue, Kamloops BC
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Guest Artists: Elyse Jacobson, violin; Breanne Jamieson, horn; Csetkwe, vocalist

Showcasing our assistant concertmaster and principal horn in an exciting program filled with sweeping, heroic melodies, plus a newly commissioned work by Katia Makdissi-Warren.

PROGRAMME:

Makdissi-Warren: Whispers of the Mountain (KSO Commission)
Smyth: Concerto for Violin and Horn
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

When not performing music professionally, Heather Walker teaches the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique is an educational method used to improve mobility, posture, performance and alertness along with relief of chronic stiffness, tension and stress. People study the Technique to change faulty postural habits and relieve pain through better coordination of the musculoskeletal system. It is also used to enhance performance and learn greater conscious control of our reactions. Athletes, singers, actors, and musicians use the Technique to improve breathing, vocal production, and speed and accuracy of movement. For more information: www.soundbeingstudio.com or 250-716-3464.  Tax-deductible receipts are available as professional development training for those with self-employment income.

February 2020 – Kamloops Symphony, Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann

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FOR THE LOVE OF CLARA

Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Avenue, Kamloops BClinda_raun

Guest Artist: Linda Ruan, piano

Classical music’s most tragically romantic love triangle: Clara & Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Hear passionate works by the men who loved her, along with Clara’s ingenious piano concerto.

 

PROGRAMME:

Robert Schumann: Overture Scherzo & Finale
Clara Schumann: Piano Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 3

Heather Walker is a professional musician and a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique.  When not performing music professionally, Heather teaches the Alexander Technique both privately and in group classes and workshops. The Alexander Technique helps people learn to move, feel, and perform better in everything they do. It’s an educational approach used by people of all ages and abilities to increase physical and mental well-being and decrease strain in daily life.  For more information, contact Heather at 250-716-3464 or heather@soundbeingstudio.com.

Jan. & Feb. 2020 – UBC Opera, “The Passenger”

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Pasażerka (The Passenger)
Music by Mieczysław Weinberg
Libretto by Alexander Medvedev

DAVID AGLER, CONDUCTOR
NANCY HERMISTON, DIRECTOR
MEMBERS OF THE VANCOUVER OPERA ORCHESTRA

Passenger__19-20_500x500January 27, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, a day now known as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In honour and remembrance of those who lost their lives at Auschwitz and in other oppressive regimes, UBC Opera presents Mieczysław Weinberg’s opera The Passenger.

Composed in the 1960s but not premiered until a little over a decade ago, The Passenger tells the moving tale of a German and ex-Nazi woman, Lisa, who finds herself tortured by her past while on a ship to Brazil with her husband. Tormented by visions of a passenger who bears a striking resemblance to an inmate under her command at Auschwitz (and whom she believes to be deceased), Lisa’s journey reveals to us the horrors suffered in concentration camps and their long-reaching consequences. As the story unfolds, we see in flashback the life of the object of Lisa’s visions, Marta, and her husband, Tadeusz, as they endure the grim life of a concentration camp prisoner in Auschwitz. The opera continues to alternate between the past and present, entwining the two to tell the story of these unfortunate people who lost so much in the atrocities of war. In the end, the identity of the passenger seen by Lisa is never confirmed as Marta, leaving the ending shrouded in mystery but reminding us all of the importance of remembering those left behind.

EVENT DETAILS

An opera in two acts sung in Russian, Polish, German, Yiddish, French, English, and Czech, with English surtitles.

WHEN & WHERE
Jan. 30, 31 & Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Road,
UBC Campus

TICKETS
604-822-6725
IN PERSON
UBC Opera Box Office

January 2020 – Vancouver Island Symphony, Waltzes and Polkas

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SATURDAY January 18, 2020 7:30 PM, Port Theatre, Nanaimo, B.C.

By popular demand, we present a classic evening of waltzes, polkas, and Viennese bonbons, for an elegant and entertaining soirée! We launch the New Year in lighthearted fashion, with song and dance. Uncork the champagne, Prosit Neujahr!

Concert Programme

Conductor         Pierre Simard

Johann STRAUSS, JR.   Waltzes and Polkas

Selections by LEHÁR , von SUPPÉ , WALDTEUFEL , and more!

Guest Artists

Nadya Blanchette         Soprano

Ivana Ho, Bohemia Dance Productions         Dancer & Choreographer

Heather Walker is a professional musician and a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique.  When not performing music professionally, Heather teaches the Alexander Technique both privately and in group classes and workshops. The Alexander Technique helps people learn to move, feel, and perform better in everything they do. It’s an educational approach used by people of all ages and abilities to increase physical and mental well-being and decrease strain in daily life.  For more information, contact Heather at 250-716-3464 or heather@soundbeingstudio.com.

January 2020 – Kamloops Symphony “An Evening at the Opera”

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Kamloops Symphony Orchestra

AN EVENING AT THE OPERA

Saturday, January 11, 7:30 pm and Sunday January 12, 2:00 pm, 2020

Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Avenue, Kamloops BC

micah_schroederGuest Artists: Micah Schroeder, baritone; KSO Chorus

An evening of stirring arias and choruses from some of the best-known and beloved operas. Experience the power and emotion of this beautiful music.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:

Music from La Forza del Destino, La Traviata, Nabucco, Madame Butterfly, The Barber of Seville, Don Giovanni, and The Marriage of Figaro.

 

When not performing music professionally, Heather Walker teaches the Alexander Technique to individuals who want to be free of tension, pain, bad posture, and injuries.  Explore the possibility of lightness and freedom of movement using the Alexander Technique to expand your awareness.  Use practical experiments to learn how to notice tightening, release muscle tension, re-establish better balance and move more efficiently.  Anyone can learn to recuperate from stress, prevent undue wear and tear, relieve back pain, improve posture, and use less effort in daily activities.  Heather is based in Nanaimo, B.C. and can be contacted at 250-716-3464, or heather@soundbeingstudio.com.

December 2019 – VSO Shows “Holly Cole” and “Home Alone”

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

A HOLLY COLE CHRISTMAS

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It’s been a very long time since Holly Cole and her wonderful band have graced the stage of the prestigious Orpheum Theatre accompanied by the magnificent Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Together they will present Holly’s wonderfully eclectic mix of Holiday material and fan favourites.  In fact, it’s been 13 years if you can believe – and for many, the Holidays have not been the same since Ms. Cole’s last performance. It is with great excitement and anticipation that Ms. Cole and her band return!

Wednesday 8:00 pm

Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver

 

Home Alone

VSO Digital Concert Hall

DECEMBER 18 and 20, 2019 ORPHEUM THEATRE, Vancouver

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A true holiday favourite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

Score written by John Williams

Heather Walker is a professional musician and a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique.  When not performing music, Heather teaches the Alexander Technique both privately and in group classes and workshops. The Alexander Technique helps people learn to move, feel, and perform better in everything they do. It’s an educational approach used by people of all ages and abilities to increase physical and mental well-being and decrease strain in daily life.  For more information, contact Heather at 250-716-3464 or heather@soundbeingstudio.com.

December 2019 – Mistletoe & Magic with Vancouver Island Symphony

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mistletoe-and-magic-bannerMistletoe & Magic – Saturday December 14, 2019 7:30 PM

Port Theatre, Nanaimo B.C.

Mistletoe & Magic

Raise your voices for a festive and merry musical performance. The Vancouver Island Symphony joins forces with three choirs all led by Patricia Plumley , in our yearly holiday concert! Carols, Nutcracker, Christmas tales, Candles and Mistletoe – all the ingredients are reunited for an unforgettable evening of Christmas Magic!

Guest Artists
Vancouver Island Symphony Children’s Choir
A Capella Plus
Village Voices
Patricia Plumley – Choral Director

When not performing music professionally, Heather Walker teaches the Alexander Technique to individuals who want to be free of tension, pain, bad posture, and injuries.  Explore the possibility of lightness and freedom of movement using the Alexander Technique to expand your awareness.  Use practical experiments to learn how to notice tightening, release muscle tension, re-establish better balance and move more efficiently.  Anyone can learn to recuperate from stress, prevent undue wear and tear, relieve back pain, improve posture, and use less effort in daily activities.  Heather is based in Nanaimo, B.C. and can be contacted at 250-716-3464, or heather@soundbeingstudio.com.

November 2019 – Amor! Classical Guitar with Kamloops Symphony

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Kamloops Symphony Orchestra

Amor!  Classical Guitar

Friday, November 15, and Saturday November 16, 2019, at 7:30 pm
Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Avenue, Kamloops BC

thierry_begin-lamontagneGuest Artist: Thierry Bégin-Lamontagne, guitar

Liebe. Amore. Amour. The language of love is universal, but nothing helps to ignite passions like the power of music.

PROGRAMME:

De Falla: El Amor brujo: Ritual Fire Dance
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Evangelista: Symphonie minute
Marquez: Danzon No. 2
Bizet: Carmen Suites Nos. 1 & 2

Heather Walker is a professional musician and a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique.  When not performing music, Heather teaches the Alexander Technique both privately and in group classes and workshops. The Alexander Technique helps people learn to move, feel, and perform better in everything they do. It’s an educational approach used by people of all ages and abilities to increase physical and mental well-being and decrease strain in daily life.  For more information, contact Heather at 250-716-3464 or heather@soundbeingstudio.com.

 

October 2019 – Kamloops Symphony and the Music of “Chicago”

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The Music of Chicago with Brass Transit

Friday, October 25, and Saturday October 26, 2019, at 7:30 pm
Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Avenue, Kamloops BC

Guest Artist: Brass Transit
Guest Conductor: Bruce Dunn

Chicago, the original rock n’ roll band with brass_transithorns, is one of the longest running and most successful rock groups on the planet. We team up with Brass Transit, the world’s foremost Chicago tribute, for a dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight powerhouse performance!

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:

Hard To Say I’m Sorry
You’re The Inspiration
Hard Habit To Break
25 or 6 to 4
Saturday In The Park

When not performing music professionally, Heather teaches the Alexander Technique, a unique method for reducing tension & strain and improving your posture and movement patterns.  Please don’t hesitate to contact her for more details: 250-716-3464.

October 2019 – Vancouver Island Symphony, Grieg Piano Concerto & Tchaikovsky

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Join Heather as she performs as a core member of the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra, based in Nanaimo.

FRIDAY, October 18, 2019  2:00 PM matinee concert (shorter version)
SATURDAY October 19, 2019 7:30 PM full programme
At the Port Theatre, Nanaimo

Brave Heart

A brave, big, bold opening concert for our 25th Anniversary season. Romanticism finds its essence through both the A minor Piano Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s spectacular Fourth Symphony – a voyage from darkness to light. Come hear some of the most tuneful melodies and lushest harmonies ever written! Longtime VIS friends, pianist Michael Kim and composer Jason Nett are our guests of honour!

Concert Programme

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Jason NETT The Brave Heart
GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor, op.16
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36

Guest Artist
Michael Kim Piano