Symphony Week
Thursday, September 15-22, 2022
Public spaces around Halifax Regional Municipality
Presented by The Coast
Featuring Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor and host
Morgan Toney, fiddle
Symphony Nova Scotia
On the program
| Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981) Starburst We begin with Starburst from Jessie Montgomery, an acclaimed American composer, violinist, and educator. This exciting and lively piece will also be performed at our October 27 concert. |
| Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875–1912) Novelette No. 1, Op. 52, A Major Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was an Anglo-African composer, conductor, and activist who fought against racial prejudice with his incredible compositions; the Four Noveletten were some of his favourites. |
| Henry Purcell (1659–1695) Fairy Queen, Suite No. 1, Z.629 First performed in 1692, Fairy Queen was composed just three years before Purcell’s death at age 35. The score was lost following his death, and only rediscovered early in the 20th century. |
| Morgan Toney (b. 1999) Msit No’kmaq Mi’kmaq fiddler and singer Morgan Toney brings together the fiery fiddling of Cape Breton with the old songs of the Mi’kmaq with brilliance and heart. He’ll join Ashley MacIsaac in our February concert! |
| Gary Ewer (b. 1959) Nova Scotia is My Home This original composition from conductor, composer, and Symphony colleague Gary Ewer is a compilation of folks songs from the many peoples and communities of Nova Scotia. |
| John Lennon (1940–1980) The Beatles Forever The Beatles are considered the most influential band of all time. Try to pick out each of their songs as we play this medley! Want to hear more? Join us for the Music of the Beatles, January 14 to 16! |
| Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) The Nutcracker: Trepak Enjoy this uplifting piece (often known as the Russian Dance) from one of our most popular annual traditions: The Nutcracker! Join us for our 30th anniversary this season from December 2 to 11. |
| Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) Symphony No. 5, Op. 67, C Minor We conclude our concert with Beethoven’s almighty Fifth – arguably the single most famous piece of classical music in the world. Experience the full symphony performed at our October 13 concert! |
This concert is part of Symphony Week! For the full schedule, visit our website.
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