Niagara Symphony

Bubbly, Tea & Symphony
2023-07-29 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Willowmere Haven, 981 Line 6 Rd, Niagara-In-The-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada
Welcome to Bubbly, Tea and Symphony. If you’ve never experienced afternoon tea start now – it will become one of your new favourite things.
Tickets are $125 per person and include:– A glass of Bubbly to welcome your arrival,– Sweet and Savoury Towers of delectable sandwiches and cakes,– Complimentary Wines and Bubbly during the afternoon festivities,– A selection of Teas to enjoy,– For your added enjoyment a Silent Auction and Live Auction will be part of the event.
The picturesque surroundings of Willowmere Haven is the perfect location to enjoy a cup of tea while listening to a quartet from the Niagara Symphony Orchestra.
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In support of: NSO Educational & Youth Programs
All proceeds will be directed to support the NSO’s educational and youth programs. Since 1962, the NSO’s flagship Summer Music Camp has been about having fun with music! Families from the Niagara Region and beyond get to work with professional musicians and music educators, make friends, attend recitals, and perform in SMC concerts. All ages, abilities, and musical levels are welcome at SMC.
Our Bubbly is generously sponsored by:

Lailey winery is re-born with the addition of the Stonebridge vineyard series of wines. Returning to our roots, once again family owned and operated, with an uncompromising pursuit of quality. With the highest quality grapes, our minimal intervention approach to winemaking allows the wine to express the unique terroir of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The Rite of Spring
2023-04-23 14:30 - 16:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorJarred Dunn, piano
Jerod Tate | Chokfi’ Mozart | Piano Concerto No. 24Stravinsky | Rite of Spring
The 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.

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The Music of Phil Collins and Genesis
2023-03-26 14:30 - 16:30, 2023-03-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorJeremy Saje, lead vocals
From “In the Air Tonight” to “Against All Odds”, and “Turn It On Again” to “Invisible Touch”, Phil Collins has been responsible for some of the most cherished musical moments of the 70’s to the present day. His songs from the legendary band, Genesis and his solo work have been a consistent soundtrack to our lives and will be presented in a way they’ve never been heard before – reimagined for full orchestra with an all-star band.

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Invisible Cities
2023-03-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorTorQ Percussion Quartet
Dinuk Wijeratne | Invisible Cities (World Premiere – Orchestra Version) Rachmaninoff | Symphony No. 2
Everyone 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.

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In the Mood!
2023-02-12 14:30 - 16:30, 2023-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Jeffrey Pollock, guest conductorZoltan Kalman, clarinet
A swingin’ time with the NSO! Join NSO Principal clarinettist Zoltan Kalman and Maestro Jeffrey Pollock for a Big Band bash, featuring classic hits from greats like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and more.

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Gilbert Conducts Dvorak
2023-01-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Dina Gilbert, guest conductorMarina Thibeault, viola
Vivian Fung | Pizzicato Pēteris Vasks | Viola ConcertoDvořák | Symphony No. 8
Rising 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.

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Christmas Caravan with Sultans of String
2022-12-11 14:30 - 16:30, 2022-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorSultans of StringLaura Secord S.S. Chamber Choir, Katryna Sacco, director
A 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.

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Brahms’ Second
2022-11-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorSara Davis Buechner, piano
Weber | Der Freischutz: OvertureJared Miller | Shattered NightBrahms | Symphony No. 2
The 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.

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Mahler’s Fourth
2022-10-30 14:30 - 16:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorClaire de Sévigné, soprano
Morlock | My Name is Amanda ToddBarber | Knoxville: Summer 1915Mahler | Symphony No. 4
Jocelyn Morlock’s JUNO award-winning My Name is Amanda Todd tells the story of a bullied teen who boldly spoke up against bullying.
Canadian 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.

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Symphonically Hip
2022-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Avalon Theatre, Fallsview Casino, 6380 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 3W6
Bradley Thachuk, conductorThe Strictly Hip
Capturing 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!
*Please Note: This concert takes place at the Avalon Theatre, Fallsview Casino (6380 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls).
**This concert is not eligible for inclusion in Season Ticket Packages. Tickets for Rock 1 are exclusively available for purchase through Ticketmaster.

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The Music of John Williams
2022-10-02 14:30 - 17:00, 2022-10-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
A 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!

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Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky
2022-09-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorJuliet Dunn, Narrator
Stravinsky | Firebird Suite (1919)Timothy Adams | Harriet: Journey to Freedom(Canadian Premiere, co-commission)Tchaikovsky | Symphony No. 4
Stravinsky’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.

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Summer Under the Pavilion - Late Summer Symphony
2022-08-25 14:30 - 16:30 | The Pavilion at St. George Orthodox Church, 6085 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 1L4
Denis Mastromonaco, conductor
Mozart | 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
The 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.
General Admission: $30Children 16 and under FreeAdvance tickets required.
Gates open at 5:00pm
Rain or shine – covered seating
Free on-site parking. Food and beverage vendor on-site.

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Summer Under the Pavilion - Summer Serenade
2022-07-28 14:30 - 16:30 | The Pavilion at St. George Orthodox Church, 6085 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 1L4
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Jerod Tate | Shakamaxon (Moccasin Dance)Holst | St. Paul SuiteElgar | SerenadeBritten | Simple SymphonyVaughan Williams | Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisPurcell | Suite for Strings
Enjoy a summer serenade by the NSO strings! The Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents Summer Under the Pavilion – an outdoor concert experience for the whole family!
General Admission: $30Children 16 and under FreeAdvance tickets required.
Gates open at 5:00pm
Rain or shine – covered seating
Free on-site parking. Food and beverage vendor on-site.

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Summer Under the Pavilion - Mostly Mozart
2022-06-23 14:30 - 16:30 | The Pavilion at St. George Orthodox Church, 6085 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 1L4
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Mozart | Eine Kleine NachtmusikSchubert | Symphony No. 5Mozart | Symphony No. 29
The Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents Summer Under the Pavilion – an outdoor concert experience for the whole family! Featuring familiar favourites from Mozart and Schubert.
General Admission: $30 (3-concert package – $75)Children 16 and under FreeAdvance tickets required.
Gates open at 5:00pm
Rain or shine – covered seating
Free on-site parking. Food and beverage vendor on-site.

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Beethoven's Ninth
2022-06-19 14:30 - 17:00 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorMarie-Josée Lord, sopranoStephanie Tritchew, mezzo-sopranoMatthew Dalen, tenorChristopher Dunham, baritoneChorus Niagara, Robert Cooper, artistic director
Roydon Tse | Vicious CycleWagner | Tristan und Isolde: Prelude and “Liebestod”Beethoven | Symphony No.9, “Choral”
The 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!

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The Stars Are Not Aligned
2022-05-22 14:30 - 17:00 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorMichelle Colton, percussion
Glinka | Overture to Ruslan and LyudmilaKevin Lau | The Stars Are Not Aligned World PremiereRimsky-Korsakov | Scheherazade
Tales 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.

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Fewer Plays Vivaldi
2022-05-01 14:30 - 17:00 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorMark Fewer, leader & violin
Vivaldi | The Four SeasonsKevin Lau | Le Petit Prince: Concert Suite No. 2 (WORLD PREMIERE)Respighi | The Pines of Rome
Canadian 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.

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Brass Transit - The Music of Chicago
2022-04-17 14:30 - 17:00, 2022-04-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Brass Transit
Chicago’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.

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Enigma Variations
2022-03-20 14:30 - 17:00 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorJoseph Johnson, cello
Kelly-Marie Murphy | MurmurationShostakovich | Cello Concerto No. 1Elgar | Enigma Variations
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As 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.

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Deep Purple Rising
2022-03-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
A symphonic tribute to the legacy of Deep Purple
Bradley Thachuk, conductorJoe Retta, vocalist
From 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.
Proudly brought to you with the support of the Lauren and Vaughn Goettler Family Foundation.

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Sarah Sings Joni Mitchell
2022-02-20 14:30 - 17:00, 2022-02-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorSarah Slean, vocalist
Joni 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.

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Invisible Cities - POSTPONED
2022-01-16 14:30 - 17:00 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
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.
We 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.

Bradley Thachuk, conductorTorQ Percussion Quartet, percussion
Glinka | Overture to Ruslan and LyudmilaDinuk Wijeratne | Invisible Cities Concerto for Percussion Quartet and OrchestraWorld Premiere – Orchestra VersionRimsky-Korsakov | Scheherazade
Folk 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.

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Holiday Favourites
2021-12-19 14:30 - 17:00 | Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3M2, Canada
Bradley Thachuk, conductorKaylee Harwood, vocalistSayer Roberts, vocalistLaura Secord S.S Choir, Katryna Sacco, director
Celebrate 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!

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