BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Niagara Symphony - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://niagarasymphony.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Niagara Symphony REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T224400Z UID:10000035-1682260200-1682267400@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:The Rite of Spring DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorJarred Dunn\, piano\nJerod Tate | Chokfi’ Mozart | Piano Concerto No. 24Stravinsky | Rite of Spring \nThe NSO concludes the 2022-23 season with Stravinsky’s (in)famous Rite of Spring\, which cemented his position as one of the most influential musical figures of the 20th century. Niagara Falls native\, Jarred Dunn returns home as featured soloist on Mozart’s intimate and reflective Piano Concerto No. 24. Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate’s Chokfi’ portrays the titular trickster-rabbit from legend through tribal hymns and orchestral colours.  \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/the-rite-of-spring/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Jarred-Dunn-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230312T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230312T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T203459Z UID:10000038-1678631400-1678638600@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Invisible Cities DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorTorQ Percussion Quartet\nDinuk Wijeratne | Invisible Cities        (World Premiere – Orchestra Version)      Rachmaninoff | Symphony No. 2\nEveryone deserves a second chance! Rachmaninoff made the most of his\, following the disastrous premiere of his first symphony with his beloved Symphony No. 2\, which has been quoted in pop ballads and jazz tunes. TorQ Percussion Quartet bring the other-worldly imaginings of Dinuk Wijeratne’s Invisible Cities to life through bold and invigorating percussive colours. \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/invisible-cities/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TorQ_4-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230122T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230122T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T203514Z UID:10000039-1674397800-1674405000@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Gilbert Conducts Dvorak DESCRIPTION:Dina Gilbert\, guest conductorMarina Thibeault\, viola\nVivian Fung | Pizzicato Pēteris Vasks | Viola ConcertoDvořák | Symphony No. 8\nRising star Québécoise conductor Dina Gilbert presents two contrasting visions of Eastern Europe. Dvořák’s optimistic Eighth Symphony pays loving tribute to the landscapes and folk tunes of Bohemia. Pēteris Vasks’ mournful Concerto for Viola\, performed by Canadian violist\, and Radio-Canada classical ‘Revelation’\, Marina Thibeault\, meditates and monologues on the times we are living in. \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/gilbert-conducts-dvorak/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Marina-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T203528Z UID:10000040-1669559400-1669566600@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Brahms’ Second DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorSara Davis Buechner\, piano\nWeber | Der Freischutz: OvertureJared Miller | Shattered NightBrahms | Symphony No. 2\nThe lineage of German Romanticism can be traced from Weber to one of its undisputed masters\, Brahms. The Brahms symphonic cycle continues in Niagara with the cheerful and moving Second Symphony. Visionary pianist Sara Davis Buechner brings her thoughtful artistry to Jared Miller’s Shattered Night – the Canadian composer’s personal emotional response to the eightieth anniversary of Kristallnacht. \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/brahms-second/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SaraDavis-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221030T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221030T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T234800Z UID:10000041-1667140200-1667147400@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Mahler’s Fourth DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorClaire de Sévigné\, soprano\nMorlock | My Name is Amanda ToddBarber | Knoxville: Summer 1915Mahler | Symphony No. 4\nJocelyn Morlock’s JUNO award-winning My Name is Amanda Todd tells the story of a bullied teen who boldly spoke up against bullying. \nCanadian soprano Claire de Sévigné returns to Niagara to muse on the hazy melancholy of childhood in Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer 1915. Mahler’s enchanting Fourth Symphony closes the programme with a child’s serene vision of heaven. \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/mahlers-fourth/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DeSevigne_C_Nov2021-2-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220918T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220918T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T234224Z UID:10000042-1663511400-1663518600@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorJuliet Dunn\, Narrator\nStravinsky | Firebird Suite (1919)Timothy Adams | Harriet: Journey to Freedom(Canadian Premiere\, co-commission)Tchaikovsky | Symphony No. 4\nStravinsky’s early work with the Ballets Russe in Paris launched the composer to international stardom. The first of these works\, The Firebird\, is paired with Stravinsky’s own childhood hero Tchaikovsky\, whose thrilling Fourth Symphony depicts his struggle with Fate. Niagara’s own Juliet Dunn joins the NSO in the Canadian premiere of Timothy Adams’ Harriet: A Journey to Freedom\, a co-commission honouring the life of Harriet Tubman and the local history of the Underground Railroad.  \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/stravinsky-and-tchaikovsky/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/JD-Headshot-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220619T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T030341Z UID:10000012-1655649000-1655658000@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Beethoven's Ninth DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorMarie-Josée Lord\, sopranoStephanie Tritchew\, mezzo-sopranoMatthew Dalen\, tenorChristopher Dunham\, baritoneChorus Niagara\, Robert Cooper\, artistic director\nRoydon Tse | Vicious CycleWagner | Tristan und Isolde: Prelude and “Liebestod”Beethoven | Symphony No.9\, “Choral” \nThe NSO concludes the 2021/2022 season with Beethoven’s 9th Symphony: a triumphant response to the challenging times at hand. This transcendent work captures the passion and spirit of humanity as the NSO welcomes Chorus Niagara and soloists Marie-Josée Lord\, Stephanie Tritchew\, Matthew Dalen\, and Christopher Dunham for an Ode to Joy! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maestro’s Mix\n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/beethovens-ninth/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/BeethovensNinth-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220522T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T003625Z UID:10000068-1653229800-1653238800@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:The Stars Are Not Aligned DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorMichelle Colton\, percussion\nGlinka | Overture to Ruslan and LyudmilaKevin Lau | The Stars Are Not Aligned World PremiereRimsky-Korsakov | Scheherazade \nTales of fortune and fate are brought to life through steel\, skins\, and strings in this reimagining of Masterworks 2! The NSO features all-star percussion soloist Michelle Colton in the world premiere of Kevin Lau’s The Stars Are Not Aligned. Glinka’s Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade feature star-crossed couples weaving their own fates through magic and intrigue. \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/the-stars-are-not-aligned/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Michelle-Colton.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220501T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T204635Z UID:10000033-1651415400-1651424400@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Fewer Plays Vivaldi DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorMark Fewer\, leader & violin\nVivaldi | The Four SeasonsKevin Lau | Le Petit Prince: Concert Suite No. 2 (WORLD PREMIERE)Respighi | The Pines of Rome \nCanadian violinist Mark Fewer leads the NSO strings in Vivaldi’s beloved depiction of pastoral Italy through the calm and fury of the passing seasons. The journey continues as the full orchestra takes the stage for Respighi’s tribute to Rome’s iconic towering pines. The world premiere of Kevin Lau’s Concert Suite No. 2 from his ballet\, Le Petit Prince\, offers a tantalizing taste of the timeless French fable. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maestro’s Mix\n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/fewer-plays-vivaldi/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mark-Fewer-01-cr-Bo-Huang-HR-web-e1645812435862.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220320T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T011303Z UID:10000022-1647786600-1647795600@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Enigma Variations DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorJoseph Johnson\, cello\nKelly-Marie Murphy | MurmurationShostakovich | Cello Concerto No. 1Elgar | Enigma Variations \nAUDIENCE CHOICE \nAs voted by you! The NSO presents the winner of our “Name Your Tune!” contest – Elgar’s immortal tribute to his friends\, the Enigma Variations. TSO principal cellist\, Joseph Johnson\, makes his NSO debut with Shostakovich’s frenzied and virtuosic first cello concerto\, and the NSO swirls and surges in Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy’s evocative Murmuration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maestro’s Mix\n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/enigma-variations/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Joe-Johnson-cello-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220116T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T233658Z UID:10000031-1642343400-1642352400@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Invisible Cities - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:In accordance with provincial regulations Invisible Cities featuring TorQ Percussion Quartet is postponed. All ticket holders will be contacted by the PAC box office directly with options shortly. \nWe remain committed to rescheduling this fantastic concert for later in the 2021-22 season with a new date to be announced as soon as possible. \n \nBradley Thachuk\, conductorTorQ Percussion Quartet\, percussion\nGlinka | Overture to Ruslan and LyudmilaDinuk Wijeratne | Invisible Cities Concerto for Percussion Quartet and OrchestraWorld Premiere – Orchestra VersionRimsky-Korsakov | Scheherazade \nFolk tales\, legends\, and imaginary travelogues are brought to life through a kaleidoscope of bright colours and unforgettable melodies. The NSO features TorQ Percussion Quartet in the premiere of Canadian composer Dinuk Wijeratne’s newly orchestrated Invisible Cities. Glinka’s Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade will transport audiences on epic journeys through faraway lands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maestro’s Mix\n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/invisible-cities-2/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Torq_1_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211128T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T124513 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T204834Z UID:10000032-1638109800-1638118800@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:All Tchaikovsky DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorDavid Fung\, piano\nTchaikovsky | Piano Concerto No. 1Tchaikovsky | Romeo & JulietTchaikovsky | 1812 Overture \nThe boom of war cannons and the tragedy of forbidden love – Tchaikovsky captures the passion and pain of history in his beloved scores. Superstar pianist David Fung lends his unique voice to Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto as the NSO embraces the spirit of 19th-century Russian music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maestro’s Mix\n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/all-tchaikovsky/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masterworks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/David-Fung-3-web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR