2001-2002
Concert Series
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 Concert One
October 26, 2001
Jennifer Lim, Piano
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". . . impressive in the lyrical aspects of the piece . . . a fine touch and a
sense of line . . ."
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The Vancouver Sun
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Program:
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Symphony #1 "The
Classical
Symphony" in D major Op. 25 |
S. Prokofiev |
| Piano Concerto #3 in C
minor Op 37 |
L. van Beethoven |
| Symphony #3 in D major,
D. 200 |
F. Schubert |
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 Concert Two
November 16, 2001
Melanie Krueger, Soprano
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"Of special note was the dizzying agility and vocal elan of
Melanie, who turned the somewhat problematic role of La Folie
into a bonafide show stealer."
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- Kitchener-Waterloo Record |
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Program:
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A Night of Strauss
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Highlights include:
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Die Fledermaus (Overture & Laughing Song)
An der Schönen, Blauen Donau (Blue Danube Waltz)
Unter Donner und Blitz Polka (Thunder & Lightning)
Fruhlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring Waltz)
Radetzky Marsch
Auf der Jagd Polka
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 Concert Three
January 25, 2002
Lorna McGhee & Heidi Krutzen
Flute & Harp |
". . . an exceptionally full and round flute sound, combined with
a luscious harp tone . . . a rare and memorable treat . . ."
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- Kamloops Daily News
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Program:
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Siegfried Idyll
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R. Wagner
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Concerto for Flute and Harp K. 299
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W.A. Mozart
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Symphony #4 in B Flat, Op. 60
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L. van Beethoven
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 Concert Four
February 22, 2002
Henri-Paul Sicsic, Piano
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"a sovereign command of sonorities . . . a passion
always controlled . . . a perfect technique . . ." |
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- Nice Matin
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Program:
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| Leonore Overture #3, Op.
72b
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L. van Beethoven |
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Piano Concerto #1 in E minor, Op. 11
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F. Chopin |
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Symphony #7 in D minor, Op. 70 |
A. Dvorak |
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 Concert Five
March 15, 2002
Ian Parker, Piano
2001 Winner of the CBC Radio Concerto Competition |
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Program:
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| Romeo and Juliet
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P.I. Tchaikovsky |
Rhapsody on a Theme
of Paganini,
Op. 43
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S.V. Rachmaninov |
| Symphony #9 in E flat,
Op. 70
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D. Shostakovich |
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Concert Six
April 19, 2002
Violin & Viola
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 Terence
Tam
". . . profoundly musical . . . Tam performed with
an insouciant flare . . ."
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- The East Hampton Star
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 Barry
Shiffman
"Shiffman's beauty and warmth of tone were
sensitively directed towards
expressive emotional phrasing . . ."
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-The Globe and Mail
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Program:
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| Divertimento in D major
K. 136
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W.A. Mozart
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Sinfonia Concertante K.
364
for Violin,
Viola and Orchestra
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W.A. Mozart
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Symphony
#41 in C major, K. 551
"Jupiter"
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W.A. Mozart
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Handel's Messiah
December 21, 2001
With the Abbotsford Symphony Chorus
The Abbotsford Symphony Chorus is made up of
experienced singers from the Fraser Valley, interested in working
under the baton of maestro Louwersheimer.
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Marisa Gaetanne, Soprano
Wendy Hatala-Foley, Alto
Paul Ouellette, Tenor
Chad Louwerse, Bass
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Discover the
Music of Tchaikovsky
made famous through Disney's Fantasia and the
Classical Kids CD's
November 14, 2001
10:00 AM (SOLD OUT) & 11:30 AM (SOLD OUT)
Educational concerts for Elementary School Children
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Excerpts from:
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The Nutcracker and Swan Lake.
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Discover the Music
of Ludwig van Beethoven
February 22, 2002
10:00 AM (SOLD OUT) & 11:30 AM (SOLD OUT)
Educational concerts for Elementary School Children
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Excerpts from:
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Symphony #5 & Country Dance & Storm from Symphony #6 & the
Overture to Fidelio
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