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The Virtuoso Piano
Sep 30 & Oct 1 | CITS
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Andre Laplante, piano
Wagner: Overture to The Flying Dutchman
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major
Kodaly: Dances of Galanta
One of Canada's most admired and acclaimed pianists, Andre Laplante joins the KWS to perform a unique double header of Liszt's first and second piano concertos in celebration of Liszt's 200th birthday. |
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The Magic of Hugh Russell
Nov 4 & 5 | CITS
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Hugh Russell, baritone
Mozart: Symphony No. 31 in D major, Paris
Mahler: Songs of a Wayfarer
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major
Hugh Russell makes his triumphant return to the KWS following his recent performance in Carmina Burana for this 'wayfaring' concert featuring Mozart's Paris Symphony, Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Brahms' soaring Second Symphony. |
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Russian Fire
Dec 2 & 3 | CITS
Tito Munoz, conductor
Larry Larson, trumpet
Peter Longworth, piano
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
Shostakovich: Concerto No. 1 in C minor for Piano, Trumpet & Strings
Stravinsky: Symphony in C
Tchaikovsky: Suite No. 4 in G major (Mozartiana)
Shostakovich's incredible Piano and Trumpet Concerto will showcase KWS principal trumpet Larry Larson and pianist Peter Longworth. This is a program of Russian genius from Tchaikovsky's affectionate Mozartiana suite to a beautiful Rachmaninoff Vocalise and Stravinsky's seminal Symphony in C. |
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Musical Fireworks: Prokofiev 5 and Brahms' Concerto for Violin
Jan 13 & 14 | CITS
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Vadim Gluzman, violin
Jose Evangelista: Symphonie minute
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major
Vadim Gluzman joins your KWS for Brahms' colossal Violin Concerto in a concert that also features the oft-requested Prokofiev 5 with its hold-on-to-your-seats ending. |
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Spanish Origins: Bolero and Rodrigo
Feb 17 & 18 | CITS
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Jason Vieaux, guitar
Ravel: Suite from Mother Goose
Nico Muhly: World Premiere
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Ravel: Bolero
Bolero is still one of classical music's most potent members with its seductive melody that grows non-stop to a mighty climax. This popular work is joined by the most famous concerto for guitar, performed by brilliant classical guitarist Jason Vieaux and a world premiere by KWS favourite Nico Muhly. |
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Kuerti Conducts the Emperor
Mar 23 & 24 | CITS
Julian Kuerti, conductor
Nareh Arghamanyan, piano
Gary Kulesha: Torque
Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor
One of the most significant conducting talents to emerge in recent years, Canadian conductor Julian Kuerti leads your KWS and pianist Nareh Arghamanyan in a performance of Beethoven's most famous and endearing concerto, the Emperor. |
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Mozart Festival
Apr 20 & 21 | CITS
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Stephen Sitarski, violin
Sara Davis Buechner, piano
Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1
Mozart: Symphony No. 38 in D major, Prague
One of Mozart's most recognizable symphonies is paired with Mozart's Concerto No. 23 and Violin Concerto No. 4 performed by acclaimed pianist Sara Davis Buechner and KWS concertmaster Stephen Sitarski respectively. |
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Grand Finale
May 25 & 26 | CITS
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Gryphon Trio
Michael Oesterle: Perennials
Beethoven: Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C major
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Beethoven's Seventh Symphony is one of the greatest pieces in the genre. Also on the program is Beethoven's thrilling Triple Concerto performed by the dynamic Gryphon Trio. This Grand Finale should not be missed! |
