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2003-2004
Concert Series

Concert One
October 17, 2003
Jennifer Lim, Piano

The young Korean-Canadian pianist Jennifer Lim first came to the public’s attention when she captured Grand Prize at the Korea Times National Music Competition at age 8.

"…played with maximum fluency and precision... Her impetuous manner of playing displayed the great technical ability of an eminent pianistic talent..."

-Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Program:

Overture to Leonore No.1, Op. 138

L. van Beethoven

Piano Concerto No.1 in G Minor

F. Mendelssohn

Burleske

R. Strauss

Theme and Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56A

J. Brahms

Concert Two
November 14, 2003
Jonathan Crow, Violin

At twenty-five years old, Jonathan Crow is both Concertmaster and the youngest member of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. He has been a featured soloist with most major Canadian orchestras, and has performed chamber music in halls throughout North America and Europe.

Program:

Suite Pastoral

E. Chabrier

Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21

E. Lalo

Carmen Suite No.1 & 2

G. Bizet

Concert Three
January 30, 2004
Bruce Vogt, Piano

Among the elite of Canadian pianists, Bruce Vogt is a unique and dynamic performer. Bruce's accomplished musicianship, combined with a warm and engaging presentation, never fails to connect the audience with the music.

"Technical perfection paired with emotional expressiveness... What is apparent in his playing is the joy he takes in giving to others what he has so dazzlingly mastered..."

Program:

Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34

J. Haydn

Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K 491

W.A. Mozart

Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60

L. van Beethoven

Concert Four
February 20, 2004
Anton Kuerti, Piano

Renowned pianist Anton Kuerti continues a stellar career, offering fresh and exciting interpretations of works from the concerto, recital and chamber music repertoires. He regularly performs to critical acclaim in music capitals worldwide.

“Kuerti's elegant way with the beginnings and ends of phrases, exquisite control of dynamics and fleet but unflashy virtuosity communicated itself to the orchestra."

-Evening Post, Wellington, New Zealand

Program:

Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro”, K 492

W.A. Mozart

Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58

L. van Beethoven

Symphony No. 4 in A (Italian),
Op. 90

F. Mendelssohn

Czechoslovakia Concert Five
March 19, 2004
The Abbotsford Symphony Orchestra,
A Musical Tribute to the Centennial Year
of Antonin Dvorak

Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) found a way to absorb folk influences in his music-making that developed a national idiom that truly reflects his love for the people and nature of his country, Czechoslovakia. His musical inventiveness was bottomless and the beauty of his melodies unique. Join us as we celebrate the man and his music with this concert.

Program Highlights:

Carnival Overture Op. 92

Excerpts from Slavonic Dances Op. 46 and 72

Symphony No. 8 in G Major Op. 88

Concert Six
April 23, 2004
Jasper Wood, Violin

"Wood's open luminous tones, seamless lines and impeccable technique charmed the ears, conjuring almost vocal sounds from music he shaped with seductive tenderness... technical security founded on a rock steady bow arm and accurate intonation right into the stratosphere, together with an innate musicality.”

-Toronto Star

Program:

“Fingals Cave”

F. Mendelssohn

Concerto for Violin in
D Major. Op. 61

L. van Beethoven

Rondo for Violin in C Major, K 373

W.A. Mozart

Czech Suite in D Major, Op. 39

A. Dvorak