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Sheng Cai and Rachmaninoff

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Commissioned to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Nova Scotia, Dinuk Wijeratne’s fanfare, Yatra, is a fitting way to open the NSO’s Diamond Anniversary Season. Sheng Cai, a Canadian pianist with a growing international reputation, brings his dynamic force to Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, popular with audiences and pianists alike; numerous films including David Lean’s romantic drama Brief Encounter utilize the music in its soundtrack. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” has become a universal favourite! Known for its famous English Horn solo in the second movement, astronaut Neil Armstrong even took a tape recording along during Apollo 11’s mission in 1969.

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The Rite of Spring

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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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Recurring

The Music of Phil Collins and Genesis

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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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Recurring

In the Mood!

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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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Recurring

In the Mood!

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Rising star Québécoise conductor Dina Gilbert presents two contrasting visions of Eastern Europe. Dvorak’s optimistic Eighth Symphony pays loving tribute to the landscapes and folk tunes of Bohemia. Peteris 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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Recurring

Christmas Caravan with Sultans of String

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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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Recurring

Christmas Caravan with Sultans of String

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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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Recurring

The Music of John Williams

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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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Recurring

The Music of John Williams

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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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Beethoven’s Ninth

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Bradley Thachuk, conductor
Marie-Josée Lord, soprano
Stephanie Tritchew, mezzo-soprano
Matthew Dalen, tenor
Christopher Dunham, baritone
Chorus Niagara, Robert Cooper, artistic director

Roydon Tse | Vicious Cycle
Wagner | 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.

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The Stars Are Not Aligned

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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!

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Fewer Plays Vivaldi

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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.

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Recurring

Brass Transit – The Music of Chicago

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, 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.

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Recurring

Brass Transit – The Music of Chicago

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, 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.

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Enigma Variations

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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.

Deep Purple Rising

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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.

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Recurring

Sarah Sings Joni Mitchell

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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.

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Recurring

Sarah Sings Joni Mitchell

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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.

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Invisible Cities – POSTPONED

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, 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.

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Recurring

Holiday Favourites

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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!

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Holiday Favourites

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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!

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All Tchaikovsky

Partridge Hall 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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.