Open Streets, St. Catharines
St. Paul's St., St. Catharines St. Paul's St., St. Catharines, Ontario, CanadaSwing Band:
Trombone – Dave Sisler
Saxophone – Steve Bijakowski
Piano – Doug Mundy
Drums – Laura Thomas
Bass – Duncan Hopkins
The NSO’s festive concert tradition returns with holly and mistletoe, and sweet sugar plums. Regardless of where you’re from, come home for the holidays with the NSO and celebrate with familiar sounds of the most enchanting season.
The 2022-23 concert season represents a new year of varied programming, spectacular guest artists and passionate performances by your Niagara Symphony Orchestra!
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Swing Band:
Trombone – Dave Sisler
Saxophone – Steve Bijakowski
Piano – Doug Mundy
Drums – Laura Thomas
Bass – Duncan Hopkins
Swing Band:
Saxophone – Steve Bijakowski
Piano – Doug Mundy
Drums – Laura Thomas
Bass – Fil Stasiak
String Duo:
Violin – Liam Calhoun
Cello – Gordon Cleland
String Ensembles
String Trio:
Violin – Valerie Sylvester
Violin – Erika Janzen
Cello – Gordon Cleland
String Trio:
Violin – Valerie Sylvester
Violin – Erika Janzen
Cello – Gordon Cleland
String Trio:
Violin – Erika Janzen
Violin – Orsi Szalados
Cello – Gordon Cleland
Wind Trio:
Flute – Doug Miller
Flute – Patricia Dydnansky
Clarinet – Zoltan Kalman
Brass Quintet:
Trumpet – Brian Roberts
Trumpet – Shawn Spicer
Horn – Curtis vander Hyden
Trombone– Dave Sisler
Tuba – Brent Adams
Duo:
Violin – David Braun
Harp – Deborah Braun
Celtic Quintet:
Flute – Doug Miller
Piano – Doug Mundy
Bodhran – Dave Sisler
Violin– Gail Poulsen
Bass – Fil Stasiak
Juno-nominated Cris Derksen will be joined by Chippewa Travellers and members of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra for this special FREE performance as part of Celebration of Nations.
String Ensembles
Swing Band:
Trombone – Dave Sisler
Saxophone – Bil Holinaty
Piano – Doug Mundy
Drums – Laura Thomas
Bass – Rob McBride
Wind Trio:
Flute – Doug Miller
Clarinet – Zoltan Kalman
Bassoon – Cathi MacDonnell
Mixed Quartet:
Joelle Kee - violin
Michael van Dongen - violin
Rose Soenen - harp
Fil Stasiak - bass
Please Reserve in Advance
String Quartet:
Violin – Valerie Sylvester
Violin – Xiaoling Li
Viola – Andree Simard
Cello – Gordon Cleland
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Mendelssohn | The Hebrides, op. 26 (“Fingal’s Cave”)
Mozart | Symphony No. 35, K. 385, D major (“Haffner”)
Beethoven | Symphony No. 7, op. 92, A major
The NSO performs Beethoven, Mozart, and Mendelssohn at this FREE outdoor concert, held at The Pavilion at St. George Orthodox Church
String Trio:
Violin – Erika Janzen
Violin – Mary Beth Doherty
Cello – Susan Naccache
String Ensembles
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Steven Page Trio
Canadian Icon Steven Page, formerly of Barenaked Ladies, brings his powerful tenor, quick wit, and an arsenal of songs from his 30-year catalogue
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
David Fung, piano
Tchaikovsky | Piano Concerto No. 1
Tchaikovsky | Romeo & Juliet
Tchaikovsky | 1812 Overture
The boom of war cannons and the tragedy of forbidden love – Tchaikovsky captures the passion and pain of history in his beloved scores.
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Kaylee Harwood, vocalist
Sayer Roberts, vocalist
Laura Secord S.S Choir, Katryna Sacco, director
Celebrate the holidays with the familiar sounds of the most enchanting season!
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Kaylee Harwood, vocalist
Sayer Roberts, vocalist
Laura Secord S.S Choir, Katryna Sacco, director
Celebrate the holidays with the familiar sounds of the most enchanting season!
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, conductor
Sarah Slean, vocalist
Joni Mitchell’s iconic blend of blues, rock, and jazz has made her of one of Canada’s most beloved folk musicians.
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Sarah Slean, vocalist
Joni Mitchell’s iconic blend of blues, rock, and jazz has made her of one of Canada’s most beloved folk musicians.
A symphonic tribute to the legacy of Deep Purple
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Joe 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.
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Joseph Johnson, cello
Kelly-Marie Murphy | Murmuration
Shostakovich | Cello Concerto No. 1
Elgar | Enigma Variations
AUDIENCE CHOICE
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.
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.
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.
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Mark Fewer, leader & violin
Vivaldi | The Four Seasons
Kevin 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.
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Michelle Colton, percussion
Glinka | Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
Kevin Lau | The Stars Are Not Aligned
World Premiere
Rimsky-Korsakov | Scheherazade
Tales of fortune and fate are brought to life through steel, skins, and strings in this reimagining of Masterworks 2!