BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Niagara Symphony - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Niagara Symphony 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221211T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221211T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121659 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T203521Z UID:10000037-1670769000-1670776200@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Christmas Caravan with Sultans of String DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorSultans of StringLaura Secord S.S. Chamber Choir\, Katryna Sacco\, director\nA trip around the world in one December night? Must be Santa – or the NSO and special guests Sultans of String! Enjoy this festive holiday concert featuring seasonal favourites\, global music-inspired classics\, and original music by 3-time JUNO Award nominated Sultans of String with special guests\, the Laura Secord Secondary School Choir. \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/christmas-caravan-with-sultans-of-string/2022-12-11/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SOS_TRIO_WITH_REBECCA_XMAS_HORIZONTAL_300DPI-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221210T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221210T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T203521Z UID:10000036-1670700600-1670707800@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Christmas Caravan with Sultans of String DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorSultans of StringLaura Secord S.S. Chamber Choir\, Katryna Sacco\, director\nA trip around the world in one December night? Must be Santa – or the NSO and special guests Sultans of String! Enjoy this festive holiday concert featuring seasonal favourites\, global music-inspired classics\, and original music by 3-time JUNO Award nominated Sultans of String with special guests\, the Laura Secord Secondary School Choir. \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/christmas-caravan-with-sultans-of-string/2022-12-10/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SOS_TRIO_WITH_REBECCA_XMAS_HORIZONTAL_300DPI-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 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:20260414T121700 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:20221006T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221006T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T182735Z UID:10000054-1665084600-1665091800@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Symphonically Hip DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorThe Strictly Hip\nCapturing the hearts of Canadians everywhere\, the Tragically Hip have written some of the greatest Canadian rock anthems of all time. Tragically Hip ‘evangelists’\, the Strictly Hip\, reverently recreate the music of Canada’s most popular rock band\, spreading the good word of “The Hip” everywhere they go. Experience hits like Ahead by a Century\, Bobcaygeon\, and At the Hundredth Meridian and more with The Strictly Hip backed by the full power of the NSO! \n*Please Note: This concert takes place at the Avalon Theatre\, Fallsview Casino (6380 Fallsview Blvd\, Niagara Falls). \n**This concert is not eligible for inclusion in Season Ticket Packages. Tickets for Rock 1 are exclusively available for purchase through Ticketmaster. \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/symphonically-hip/ LOCATION:Avalon Theatre\, Fallsview Casino\, 6380 Fallsview Blvd\, Niagara Falls\, ON\, L2G 3W6 CATEGORIES:ROCK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SH-PHOTO-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221002T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221002T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T203349Z UID:10000064-1664721000-1664730000@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:The Music of John Williams DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor\nA young farmhand longs for his destiny as twin suns set on the horizon. A shark stalks its prey. A young wizard gazes upon Hogwarts for the first time. These classic cinematic moments are brought to life by the incomparable music of John Williams. The NSO performs these selections and many more in this celebration of music at the movies! \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/music-of-john-williams/2022-10-02/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NSO-pops-1-070-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221001T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221001T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T203349Z UID:10000063-1664652600-1664659800@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:The Music of John Williams DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor\nA young farmhand longs for his destiny as twin suns set on the horizon. A shark stalks its prey. A young wizard gazes upon Hogwarts for the first time. These classic cinematic moments are brought to life by the incomparable music of John Williams. The NSO performs these selections and many more in this celebration of music at the movies! \n \n GET TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/music-of-john-williams/2022-10-01/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NSO-pops-1-070-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220918T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220918T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 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:20220825T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220825T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T221118Z UID:10000066-1661437800-1661445000@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Under the Pavilion - Late Summer Symphony DESCRIPTION:Denis Mastromonaco\, conductor \nMozart | Divertimento K. 136\, “Salzburg Symphony No 1”Verdi | Prelude to Act 1 from La TraviataElgar | Salut D’amourRossini | Overture to La Scala di SetaMozart | Symphony No. 40 \nThe Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents Summer Under the Pavilion – an outdoor concert experience for the whole family! Featuring selections chosen by guest conductor\, Denis Mastromonaco. Beverages and light snacks available for purchase\, free on-site parking. \nGeneral Admission: $30Children 16 and under FreeAdvance tickets required. \nGates open at 5:00pm \nRain or shine – covered seating \nFree on-site parking. Food and beverage vendor on-site. \n \n BOOK TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by: URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/sutp-late-summer-symphony/ LOCATION:The Pavilion at St. George Orthodox Church\, 6085 Montrose Road\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2H 1L4 CATEGORIES:Summer Under the Pavilion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Summer-Series.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T221159Z UID:10000067-1659018600-1659025800@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Under the Pavilion - Summer Serenade DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor \nJerod Tate | Shakamaxon (Moccasin Dance)Holst | St. Paul SuiteElgar | SerenadeBritten | Simple SymphonyVaughan Williams | Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisPurcell | Suite for Strings \nEnjoy a summer serenade by the NSO strings! The Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents Summer Under the Pavilion – an outdoor concert experience for the whole family! \nGeneral Admission: $30Children 16 and under FreeAdvance tickets required. \nGates open at 5:00pm \nRain or shine – covered seating \nFree on-site parking. Food and beverage vendor on-site. \n \n BOOK TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by: URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/sutp-summer-serenade/ LOCATION:The Pavilion at St. George Orthodox Church\, 6085 Montrose Road\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2H 1L4 CATEGORIES:Summer Under the Pavilion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Summer-Series.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T210106Z UID:10000065-1655994600-1656001800@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Under the Pavilion - Mostly Mozart DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor \nMozart | Eine Kleine NachtmusikSchubert | Symphony No. 5Mozart | Symphony No. 29 \nThe Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents Summer Under the Pavilion – an outdoor concert experience for the whole family! Featuring familiar favourites from Mozart and Schubert. \nGeneral Admission: $30 (3-concert package – $75)Children 16 and under FreeAdvance tickets required. \nGates open at 5:00pm \nRain or shine – covered seating \nFree on-site parking. Food and beverage vendor on-site. \n \n BOOK TICKETS\n \n BOOK SERIES BUNDLE\n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by: URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/summer-under-the-pavilion-june/ LOCATION:The Pavilion at St. George Orthodox Church\, 6085 Montrose Road\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2H 1L4 CATEGORIES:Summer Under the Pavilion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Summer-Series.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220619T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 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:20260414T121700 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:20260414T121700 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:20220417T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T185723Z UID:10000017-1650205800-1650214800@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Brass Transit - The Music of Chicago DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor\nBrass Transit\nChicago’s signature blend of horns and classic 70‘s rock launched them up the charts and into the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Legendary Chicago tribute band\, Brass Transit\, embody the legacy of one of the most influential bands of all time as they join the NSO to present an exciting concert filled with favourites like: Saturday In The Park\, 25 or 6 To 4\, and You’re The Inspiration. \n\n \n BUY TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored By: URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/music-of-chicago/2022-04-17/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/BT-composite-no-logo-left-lg_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220416T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220416T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T185723Z UID:10000016-1650137400-1650146400@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Brass Transit - The Music of Chicago DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor\nBrass Transit\nChicago’s signature blend of horns and classic 70‘s rock launched them up the charts and into the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Legendary Chicago tribute band\, Brass Transit\, embody the legacy of one of the most influential bands of all time as they join the NSO to present an exciting concert filled with favourites like: Saturday In The Park\, 25 or 6 To 4\, and You’re The Inspiration. \n\n \n BUY TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored By: URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/music-of-chicago/2022-04-16/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/BT-composite-no-logo-left-lg_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220320T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 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:20220310T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T211438Z UID:10000015-1646940600-1646949600@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Deep Purple Rising DESCRIPTION:A symphonic tribute to the legacy of Deep Purple\nBradley Thachuk\, conductorJoe Retta\, vocalist\nFrom Hush and Smoke on the Water to Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again\, Deep Purple and the bands formed from its former members have delivered music fans some of their most beloved hits and anthems. Legendary rock vocalist Joe Retta (Trans-Siberian Orchestra\, The Sweet\, Dio Disciples\, Heaven & Earth) fronts a full band and symphony orchestra presenting your favourites from Deep Purple\, Whitesnake and Rainbow in a way you’ve never heard them before. \nProudly brought to you with the support of the Lauren and Vaughn Goettler Family Foundation. \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/deep-purple-rising/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lauren and Vaughn Goettler Family Foundation ROCK Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DeepPurple-wen-e1638374591903.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220220T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T211939Z UID:10000019-1645367400-1645376400@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Sarah Sings Joni Mitchell DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorSarah Slean\, vocalist\nJoni Mitchell’s iconic blend of blues\, rock\, and jazz has made her of one of Canada’s most beloved folk musicians. Songstress Sarah Slean makes a welcome return\, bringing her unique take on the very best of Joni’s songbook\, layering familiar gems with her own perspective and superlative voice. \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/sarah-sings-joni-mitchell/2022-02-20/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sarah-Slean-Photo-1_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220219T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220219T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T211939Z UID:10000018-1645299000-1645308000@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Sarah Sings Joni Mitchell DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorSarah Slean\, vocalist\nJoni Mitchell’s iconic blend of blues\, rock\, and jazz has made her of one of Canada’s most beloved folk musicians. Songstress Sarah Slean makes a welcome return\, bringing her unique take on the very best of Joni’s songbook\, layering familiar gems with her own perspective and superlative voice. \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/sarah-sings-joni-mitchell/2022-02-19/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sarah-Slean-Photo-1_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220116T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 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:20211219T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T204822Z UID:10000021-1639924200-1639933200@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Holiday Favourites DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorKaylee Harwood\, vocalistSayer Roberts\, vocalistLaura Secord S.S Choir\, Katryna Sacco\, director\nCelebrate the holidays with the familiar sounds of the most enchanting season! The NSO’s festive concert tradition returns with holly and mistletoe\, sweet sugar plums\, and vocalists Kaylee Harwood and Sayer Roberts. Regardless of where you’re from\, come home for the holidays with the NSO! \n\n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/holiday-favourites/2021-12-19/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/HolidayFavourites-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211218T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211218T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T204822Z UID:10000020-1639855800-1639864800@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Holiday Favourites DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorKaylee Harwood\, vocalistSayer Roberts\, vocalistLaura Secord S.S Choir\, Katryna Sacco\, director\nCelebrate the holidays with the familiar sounds of the most enchanting season! The NSO’s festive concert tradition returns with holly and mistletoe\, sweet sugar plums\, and vocalists Kaylee Harwood and Sayer Roberts. Regardless of where you’re from\, come home for the holidays with the NSO! \n\n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/holiday-favourites/2021-12-18/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pops! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/HolidayFavourites-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211128T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211028T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T232133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T202451Z UID:10000023-1635435000-1635444000@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Steven Page with the NSO DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductorSteven Page Trio\nCanadian Icon Steven Page\, formerly of Barenaked Ladies\, brings his powerful tenor\, quick wit\, and an arsenal of songs from his 30-year catalogue for a sweeping set backed by the NSO. Joined by Craig Northey and Kevin Fox\, let the Steven Page Trio be your guide through an evening featuring songs from Page’s solo career as well as BNL Classics as only he can sing them. \nProudly brought to you with the support of the Lauren and Vaughn Goettler Family Foundation. \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/steven-page/ LOCATION:Partridge Hall\, 250 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lauren and Vaughn Goettler Family Foundation ROCK Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Steven-Page-_-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210925T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210925T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T003644Z UID:10000046-1632578400-1632585600@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Skylon Tower DESCRIPTION:The NSO is proud to be partnering with local businesses\, restaurants and parks throughout the Niagara Region as we bring free pop-up performances to new communities each week. \nThese are not formal concerts – there is no entry fee\, no ‘start time’\, and we are casually dressed for the summer weather\, just like you! So come as you are and listen for as long as you like while you rediscover all that your communities have to offer. \nSep. 4:Violin – Valerie SylvesterViola – Andree SimardCello – Gordon Cleland \nSept. 11:Violin – Joelle KeeViolin – Orsi SzaladosViola – Andree SimardCello – Mark Russom \nSept. 25:Violin – Orsi SzaladosViolin – Mary Beth DohertyViola – Andree SimardCello – Mark Russom \nAdmission: Free. URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/skylon-sep4/2021-09-25/ LOCATION:Skylon Tower\, 5200 Robinson St.\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2G 2A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer in Niagara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/thumbnail_NSO-2021-2022-FBIG-1080x1080_colourblast_Brad2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210924T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210924T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T192408Z UID:10000024-1632493800-1632501000@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Dispatch Restaurant DESCRIPTION:The NSO is proud to be partnering with local businesses\, restaurants and parks throughout the Niagara Region as we bring free pop-up performances to new communities each week. \nThese are not formal concerts – there is no entry fee\, no ‘start time’\, and we are casually dressed for the summer weather\, just like you! So come as you are and listen for as long as you like while you rediscover all that your communities have to offer. \nString Trio: \nViolin – Erika JanzenViolin – Mary Beth DohertyCello – Susan Naccache URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/dispatch-sep24/ LOCATION:Dispatch Restaurant\, 386 St Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 3N2 CATEGORIES:Summer in Niagara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/thumbnail_NSO-2021-2022-FBIG-1080x1080_colourblast_Brad2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210919T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210919T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T203255Z UID:10000014-1632047400-1632054600@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:The NSO at The Pavilion DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor \nMendelssohn | The Hebrides\, op. 26 (“Fingal’s Cave”)Mozart | Symphony No. 35\, K. 385\, D major (“Haffner”)Beethoven | Symphony No. 7\, op. 92\, A major \nJoin the Niagara Symphony Orchestra in this FREE outdoor concert featuring exciting symphonic works by Beethoven\, Mozart\, and Mendelssohn. \nPresented as part of the NSO’s Summer in Niagara program\, featuring free concerts at local businesses\, restaurants\, and cultural centres. The NSO provides the soundtrack to rediscovery of all that your communities have to offer. Summer in Niagara is proudly supported by the City of St. Catharines and the Niagara Region. \nAdmission: Free. Advance tickets required. Gates open at 1:30 \nRain or shine – covered seating plus adjacent uncovered lawn seating. \nBring your own folding chair. Covid distancing in effect. \nFree on-site parking. Food and beverage vendor on-site \n \n RESERVE YOUR SPOT URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/sept-19-pavilion/ LOCATION:The Pavilion at St. George Orthodox Church\, 6085 Montrose Road\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2H 1L4 CATEGORIES:Summer in Niagara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NSO-2021-2022-Banner-2500x1000_orchestra1-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210918T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210918T080000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T002629Z UID:10000060-1631944800-1631952000@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:Lincoln Public Library DESCRIPTION:The NSO is proud to be partnering with local businesses\, restaurants and parks throughout the Niagara Region as we bring free pop-up performances to new communities each week. \nThese are not formal concerts – there is no entry fee\, no ‘start time’\, and we are casually dressed for the summer weather\, just like you! So come as you are and listen for as long as you like while you rediscover all that your communities have to offer. \nString Quartet: \nViolin – Valerie SylvesterViolin – Xiaoling LiViola – Andree SimardCello – Gordon Cleland \nAdmission: Free. URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/lincoln-sep18/ LOCATION:Lincoln Publin Library\, 5020 Serena Dr\, Beamsville\, Ontario\, L0R 1B0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer in Niagara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/thumbnail_NSO-2021-2022-FBIG-1080x1080_colourblast_Brad2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210917T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T121700 CREATED:20210707T233959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T001839Z UID:10000061-1631887200-1631898000@niagarasymphony.com SUMMARY:San Marco's Ristorante DESCRIPTION:The NSO is proud to be partnering with local businesses\, restaurants and parks throughout the Niagara Region as we bring free pop-up performances to new communities each week. \nThese are not formal concerts – there is no entry fee\, no ‘start time’\, and we are casually dressed for the summer weather\, just like you! So come as you are and listen for as long as you like while you rediscover all that your communities have to offer. \nMixed Quartet: \nJoelle Kee – violinMichael van Dongen – violinRose Soenen – harpFil Stasiak – bass \nPlease reserve your table in advance at 905-834-1345 \nNote: The first hour of this performance will be filmed. URL:https://niagarasymphony.com/event/san-marcos/ LOCATION:San Marcos Ristorante\, 164 Clarence St\, Port Colborne\, Ontario\, L3K 3G5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer in Niagara ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://niagarasymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tmp_1630615926865.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR