Symphony Week
Sunday, September 10-Sunday, September 17, 2023
Public spaces around Halifax Regional Municipality
Featuring Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor & host
Renaud Lapierre, violin
Mark Lee, violin
Reeny Smith, vocals
Mahalia Smith, vocals
Symphony Nova Scotia
On the program
| Dinuk Wijeratne (b. 1978) Yatra This piece from acclaimed Canadian composer, conductor, and our longtime friend Dinuk Wijeratne was commissioned for Canada’s sesquicentennial. We can’t wait to perform it again on October 12! |
| Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) Finale from Symphony No. 3 Written in 1847, this symphony from one of France’s greatest yet often overlooked composers is among the best of its era. Hear Farrenc’s full Symphony No. 3 at our classical season opener on October 12! |
| J.S. Bach (1685–1750) Mvt. 1 from Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 One of the Baroque era's most popular and recognized works, Bach composed six Brandenburg concertos. We look forward to a rare performance of all six of these concertos on January 20 & 21. Renaud Lapierre, violin |
| P.I. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Overture to The Nutcracker Enjoy this uplifting music from one of our Halifax’s most popular annual traditions: The Nutcracker! Join us this holiday season as we celebrate this beloved classic from December 8 to 17. |
| Reeny Smith You Got It After a stunning performance as part of our online Fusion Sessions in 2021, we’re delighted to welcome back North Preston vocal powerhouse Reeny Smith along with her sister Mahalia Smith! Reeny & Mahalia Smith, vocals |
| Reeny Smith Is It Too Soon Enjoy the smooth sibling harmonies and lush symphonic arrangement of this original composition. Don’t miss Reeny with sister Mahalia as they perform our Maritime Fusion series finale on May 10. Reeny & Mahalia Smith, vocals |
| George Gershwin (1898–1937) Summertime A landmark in American music history, George Gershwin’s music blends elements of European symphonic music and American jazz. Hear more of Gershwin’s music at our February 29 concert. |
| Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) Tango We don’t blame you if you get the urge to jump up out of your seats and dance along to this lively, passionate, and memorable piece of music from French-born Argentinian composer Carlos Gardel. Mark Lee, violin |
| Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Mvt. 4 from Symphony No. 1, "Classical" We conclude our concert with Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev’s cheerful and sunny “Classical” Symphony No. 1. Hear the full performance of this brilliant piece of music at our February 15 concert! |
This concert is part of Symphony Week! For the full schedule, visit our website.
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