FESTIVAL da MÚSICASUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018

PROGRAMMEMARQUEZ Danzon No. 2ORBON Concerto Grosso for String Quartet and OrchestraVILLA-LOBOS Bachianas brasileiras No. 5PIAZZOLLA Oblivion / Adios Nonino / LibertangoGINASTERA Estancia: Four Dances

FEATURINGUNIVERSITY OF CALGARY STRING QUARTET MICHELLE MINKE sopranoPENNY SANBORN accordion

Forget it’s winter in Calgary as  you join us to experience Latin heat. Who needs to head south when you can drop in to Jack Singer Concert Hall for an afternoon of steaming Latin music? Immerse yourselves in the vibrant colours of Mexico and South America as presented by the UofC String Quartet, soprano Michelle Minke and accordionist Penny Sanborn.

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Experience the music of the Americas during the Civic’s 2017–2018 season. Our focus this season is on music from Canada and our neighbours to the South, the United States and the diverse

countries of Central and South America. In addition

to programs packed with great music, our concerts will feature an all-star line-up of soloists and a number of special events created to enhance your multi-ethnic concert experience.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017

PROGRAMMEMERCURE KaleidoscopeGOODYEAR CallalooBELL The Light of AdorationFORSYTH Atayoskewin: Suite for Orchestra

FEATURINGSTEWART GOODYEAR piano

Our celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday and first concert of the season will feature Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear, proclaimed "a phenomenon" by the Los Angeles Times and "one of the best pianists of his generation" by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Savourthe Canadian premiere of Mr. Goodyear’s own piano concerto, Callaloo (an exotic Caribbean dish)—a musical experience not to be to missed!

ICETIMESUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017

PROGRAMMEGLAZOUNOV The Seasons: WinterWALDTEUFEL Valse des PatineursRICHARDSON-SCHULTE The Hockey SweaterTCHAIKOWSKY Swan LakeELGAR Sospiro/Salut d’amourSING ALONGS

The short story by Québec writer Roch Carrier, The Hockey Sweater, has become an iconic piece of Canada’s winter heritage. Join the orchestra and our “secret celebrity” narrator as we recreate this story of the youthful trauma of wearing the wrong sweater in the Les Canadiens dominated hockey culture of Québec! Complete this celebration of Canadian winter with music from the rink and seasonal sing-along favourites.

STARS and STRIPESSUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018

PROGRAMMEIVES Variations on “America”BARBER Adagio for StringsADAMS Dharma at Big Sur COPLAND A Lincoln Portrait GERSHWIN Catfish Row (suite from “Porgy and Bess”)

FEATURINGDIANA COHEN violin

The United States is our closest friend and neighbour—its culture and music have a significant impact on us. Sit back,

close your eyes, and feel the surf wash over you with John Adams’ Dharma at Big Sur. This amazing live performance event,

composed for 6-string electric violin, will feature CPO concertmaster Diana Cohen and an enhanced and eclectic orchestra. Experience the immortal and moving words of the 16th US president in Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait, narrated by a “secret celebrity”, and hum along to the ever-popular tunes from Gershwin’s great opera, Porgy and Bess.

RISING STARSSUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018

PROGRAMMERIDOUT Fall FairCONCERTOS TBCADAMS Short Ride in a Fast Machine

FEATURINGWINNERS of the 2018 Calgary Concerto Competition (C3)

Fasten your seatbelts for Short Ride in a Fast Machine, 41/2 minutes of the most adrenaline-packed “pedal to the metal" music in the repertoire! The Calgary Civic Symphony continues its commitment to encouraging the best of young Alberta talent as it presents the winners of the C3 Competition. Support and experience these remarkable young performers as they rise to the occasion and give us all a musical gift to remember!

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Watch for word of our pre-concert performance—

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ALL CONCERTSbegin at 2:30pm at Arts Commons, Jack Singer Concert Hall, with pre-concert chats at 1:45pm.

TICKETS are available online at artscommons.ca or by calling the Arts Commons Box Office at 403-294-9494.

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The Calgary Civic Symphony (CCS) has entertained Calgarians for 41 years. Begun as a venue for non-professional or retired musicians to play orchestral music, the CCS has grown steadily in both numbers and artistic excellence.

Today, led by a small core of professional musicians and a highly-acclaimed conductor/artistic director, Rolf Bertsch, the CCS continues to provide exceptional experiences for both its musicians and audiences.

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CONTACT THE CIVIC

WEBSITE: calgarycivicsymphony.ca EMAIL: info@calgarycivicsymphony.ca

PHONE: 403-670-5430

ADDRESS: Calgary Civic Symphony c/o Arts Commons 205 8th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9

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ARTS COMMONS BOX OFFICE

Located in Centre Court at 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9 PHONE: 403-294-9494

CALL CENTRE HOURS

Mon-Fri 9am–8pm Sat 10am–6pm Sun 12pm–4pm Holidays 12pm–4pm

Closed Sundays from July 1 to September 4

BUY YOUR TICKETS

Tickets are available ONLINE at artscommons.ca or by CALLING the Arts Commons Box Office at 403-294-9494.

ALL 5 CONCERTS SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICING: $125 Adult $95 Senior/Student

INDIVIDUAL CONCERT TICKETS

Regular admission: $30 Seniors/Students: $24 Children 6 & under: FREE Group Pricing: (10 or more) $24 per ticket

SUBSCRIPTIONS go on sale in JUNE SINGLE TICKETS go on sale in JULY

Tickets for subscriptions and groups are ONLY available by calling the Arts Commons Box Office at 403-294-9494.

ALL CONCERTS BEGIN AT 2:30pm at Arts Commons, Jack Singer Concert Hall, with pre-concert chats at 1:45pm.

Do you find that during or after a performance you often have questions that you would like to ask of the conductor, the soloists who perform with the CCS or members of the Orchestra itself?  Would you like the opportunity to personally pass on your comments with respect to the performance you have just seen?  Would you like to avoid the line-ups at coat checks and lobby bars?

The CCS presents a series of 5 concerts annually, ranging in genre from major classical works to pop, film, and Christmas favourites. The orchestra features the best of area soloists and collaborates with other musical organizations, such as Calgary Opera, Cowtown Opera, MRU Conservatory, Cum Vino Cantus, Cantaré Children’s Choir, Calgary Girls Choir and The Festival Chorus. It fosters young talent by hosting the annual Calgary Concerto Competition and presenting the winners in concert.

CCS concerts are held in the centre of the city at Calgary’s premier concert venue, Jack Singer Concert Hall, on Sunday afternoons, at an affordable price, making them widely accessible. The Calgary Civic Symphony’s blend of quality, enthusiasm, and expert guidance creates a popular entertainment choice.

FROM THE MAESTRO

As many of you know, 2017 is Canada’s 150th birthday. As I sought to recognize and celebrate that occasion, I quickly realized that a Canada 150 concert could be part of a season featuring the colours and variety of the music of all the Americas. From the Canadian North to the southern tip of Chile, the Americas are home to a little over a billion inhabitants—their music, their rhythms, and their emotions.

The 2017-18 season is full of fantastic, vibrant, and exciting music. Here are some of the highlights. For our season opener, OH! CANADA, we are proud to present one of the world’s outstanding pianists, Canadian Stewart Goodyear, in the Canadian premiere of his new piano concerto, Callaloo, a virtuoso showpiece full of the exotic rhythms and colours of the Caribbean. In ICETIME, our holiday concert, we present The Hockey Sweater, a nostalgic look at the era when Les Canadiens were often Stanley Cup champions…and the Maple Leafs weren’t! We heat up the Calgary winter with FESTIVAL DA MÚSICA, showcasing the rhythms and colours of Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, performed by an all-star cast of Calgarian soloists. 2017 also marks the 70th birthday of John Adams, one of the most prolific American composers, and we are very excited about bringing you his concerto for 6-string electric violin, Dharma at Big Sur, composed for the opening of Disney Hall in Los Angeles. This work, performed by CPO concertmaster Diana Cohen, is a real live performance experience not to be missed! On that same STARS AND STRIPES program is one of my favourites, Catfish Row, George Gershwin’s own suite from the greatest American opera, Porgy and Bess. Finally, we present RISING STARS, the winners of the C3 Competition. To finish THE AMERICAS in a blaze of glory, the orchestra plays Ridout’s Fall Fair and returns once again to John Adams, this time with 41/2 of the most exciting minutes in music, Short Ride in a Fast Machine.

As I enter my 10th season with the Calgary Civic Symphony, I continue to be amazed (but no longer surprised) at what this group of music lovers is able to accomplish. Their dedication to quality and their embrace of some very challenging music is remarkable. Come and experience us—hearing is believing!

Rolf Bertsch Artistic Director and Conductor

Commencing with our 2017–2018 season we will be introducing the CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE for individuals who make a minimum donation of $500.  

BENEFITS:

• Subscription to our newsletter• Charitable Donation Receipt • Access to the Founder's Lounge before

concerts, at intermission and following the concert

• You will be able to leave your coats, have a drink

• Personal interaction with conductor, soloists and musicians

•   Attend a special reception for CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE members

With your support, the CCS can continue to sustain our artistic

excellence while bringing the joy of music to

new audiences.

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