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Big, bold and beautiful, this dynamic season of Signature concerts features grand works, remarkable talent and the spectacular Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony at its fullest. From Dvorak to Gershwin, Beethoven to Mozart, every concert is sure to be a truly inspiring musical event. This series encompasses what a symphony orchestra is all about.
THE CURSE OF THE NINTHThe "Curse of the Ninth Symphony" is a superstition among composers implying that after their ninth symphony is written, they will die. Mahler was obsessed with the curse, and even tried cheating it by labeling his symphonies with names instead of numbers. However, his efforts were in vain and he died after finishing his ninth symphony. Feel the power and emotion of this great composer’s final work. Edwin Outwater, conductor JOHN ADAMS, Tromba lontana Friday, March 6, 2009 8:00 PM - Centre in the Square (CITS) - Kitchener SOUND EXPLORATIONSPart of the KWS Open Ears FestivalEdwin Outwater, conductor JOHN AMENDELSSOHN, The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave) Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 8:00 PM - River Run Centre (RRC) BEETHOVEN'S NINTHJust as Beethoven’s career ended with what many consider as his greatest achievement, so does the KWS’ season come to a close with his Ninth Symphony. This powerful concert, accompanied by the voices of local choirs and soloists, is the crowning achievement of the 08’09 season. Beethoven’s Ninth encompasses the theme of the Signature Series –“Big, Bold and Beautiful…a truly inspiring musical event.” Edwin Outwater, conductor SCOTT GOOD, between the rooms, Concerto for Trumpet Friday, May 29, 2009 - 8:00 PM - Centre in the Square (CITS) - Kitchener |
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“This music is powerful. 