dvor Ák & rachmaninoff sounds of simon & garfunkel

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SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL

BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. 9

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FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015 I ISSUE 5

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WSO concerts provide the opportunity to enjoy the riches of

hundreds of years of wonderful compositions, exceptionally

talented soloists, and, of course, the glory of the full orchestral

sound. Over the next weeks, we will hear the ever popular

songs of Simon and Garfunkel, hear and see the classic

musical film Singin’ in the Rain, experience the rich textures

and wonderful melodic lines of Rachmaninoff’s Third

Symphony, and on March 27th and 28th you can immerse

yourself in the wonders of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

Every concert affords opportunities to explore new aspects of music we may have heard many

times before, or be introduced to new works that will delight us and afford us with sounds and

imagery that add depth and colour to our days. For me, each time a concert begins, I find

myself experiencing the music anew. We are so fortunate to have an orchestra of this calibre in

our community. We have the world of musical opportunities at our doorstep. We just need to

carve out that special time in our lives to make the musical experience our own.

Enjoy this lovely series of concerts, and if you want to find an enjoyable way to show your

support for the work of the WSO, please attend the WSO’s Spring Gala on April 23, 2015.

The theme this year is the glamour and glitz of the 1920’s. I encourage you to gather a group

of friends and make this event a very special occasion.

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Alexander Mickelthwate, Music DirectorGerman conductor Alexander Mickelthwate is renowned for his “splendid,richly idiomatic readings” (LA Weekly), “fearless” approach and “first-ratetechnique” (Los Angeles Times). Critics have noted Alexander’sextraordinary command over the Austro-Germanic repertoire, commentingon the “passion, profundity, emotional intensity, subtlety and degree ofperfection achieved” in Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 as “miraculous” (AntonKuerti, 2011).

Following on from his tenure as assistant conductor with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,which he completed in 2004, Alexander Mickelthwate was associate conductor of the LosAngeles Philharmonic for three years, under the direction of Essa-Pekka Salonen. Now in hiseighth season as music director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Alexander hassignificantly developed the orchestra’s profile through active community engagement andinnovative programming initiatives like the annual New Music Festival and the IndigenousMusic Festival. Chosen to perform at the Carnegie Hall Spring For Music Festival in New York,May 2014, due to “creative and innovative programming” (CBC Manitoba Scene), theorchestra was the only Canadian ensemble in the showcase. As well as significantlycontributing to the New Music Festival and Indigenous Festival, Alexander led the orchestra’sfirst out of province tour since 1979 to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, launched theInternational Conducting masterclasses, the New Music Festival 2012 film project and played amajor part in the acoustic overhaul of the Centennial Concert Hall.

CONDUCTORS

Julian Pellicano, Resident ConductorIn the fall of 2014, Julian Pellicano began his second season as residentconductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, where he leads theorchestra in a wide variety of programs throughout the year. He has workedwith the Orquestra Sinfonica de Porto Alegre (Brazil), Hartford SymphonyOrchestra, Eastern Connecticut Symphony, New Britain Symphony,Boston’s Dinosaur Annex Ensemble and Milwaukee's Present Music. Inaddition, Julian conducted the premiere of Martin Bresnick’s critically

acclaimed opera My Friend's Story at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas andconducted at Carnegie Hall with the Yale Philharmonia Orchestra. Recognized for his workwith living composers and transparent interpretations of contemporary works, he haspremiered over 40 new pieces and as an artist in residence at the Norfolk Chamber MusicFestival, he conducts the Norfolk Contemporary Ensemble. Julian has worked inmasterclasses with Kurt Masur, Peter Eötvös, Zsolt Nagy, Martyn Brabbins, Carl St. Clair,L’Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Heholds degrees from the Peabody Conservatory, the Royal College of Music (Stockholm), andthe Yale School of Music where he was awarded the 2008 Presser Music Award and the PhilipF. Nelson Award. Beyond his position with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Julian alsoserves as music director of the University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra.

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MUSIC DIRECTORAlexander Mickelthwate

RESIDENT CONDUCTORJulian Pellicano

FIRST VIOLINSGwen Hoebig, Concertmaster

The Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté Memorial Chair, endowedby the Eckhardt-Gramatté Foundation

Karl Stobbe, Associate ConcertmasterMary Lawton, Assistant ConcertmasterKarin AndreasenChris AnsteyMona CoardaHong Tian JiaJanet LiangSimon MacDonaldMeredith McCallumJulie SavardJun Shao

SECOND VIOLINSDarryl Strain, PrincipalElation Pauls, Assistant PrincipalKaren BauchKristina BauchElizabeth DyerRodica JeffreySusan McCallumTakayo NoguchiClaudine St-Arnauld† Jane Pulford

VIOLASDaniel Scholz, PrincipalAnne Elise Lavallée,

Assistant PrincipalLaszlo BarocziRichard BauchGreg HaySuzanne McKegneyMerrily PetersMike Scholz

CELLOSYuri Hooker, PrincipalLeana Rutt, Assistant PrincipalAlex AdamanMargaret AskelandArlene DahlCarolyn NagelbergEmma Quackenbush

BASSESMeredith Johnson, PrincipalAndrew Goodlett, Assistant PrincipalTravis HarrisonPaul NagelbergBruce OkrainecDaniel Perry

FLUTESJan Kocman, PrincipalMartha Durkin

PICCOLOMartha Durkin

OBOESBeverly Wang, PrincipalRobin MacMillan

ENGLISH HORNRobin MacMillan

CLARINETSMicah Heilbrunn, PrincipalMichelle Goddard

BASSOONSAlex Eastley, PrincipalKathryn Brooks

HORNSPatricia Evans, PrincipalKen MacDonald, Associate PrincipalJames Robertson

The Hilda Schelberger Memorial ChairCaroline OberheuMichiko Singh

TRUMPETSBrian Sykora, PrincipalPaul JeffreyIsaac Pulford

The Patty Kirk Memorial Chair

TROMBONESSteven Dyer, PrincipalJohn Helmer

BASS TROMBONEJulia McIntyre, Principal

TUBAChris Lee, Principal

TIMPANI**Brendan Thompson,

Acting Principal

PERCUSSIONFrederick Liessens, Principal

HARPRichard Turner, Principal

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ORCHESTRA PERSONNELMANAGERChris Lee

PRINCIPAL LIBRARIANRaymond Chrunyk

ASSISTANT LIBRARIANLaura MacDougall

*On Leave**Temporary Position† Dual Section Position

Please note: Non-titled (tutti) stringplayers are listed alphabetically and are seated according to arotational system.

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Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel (arr. Gregory Prechel)Homeward Bound Simon and Garfunkel (arr. Christopher J. Wills)The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) Simon and Garfunkel (arr. Wills)All I Have To Do Is Dream Simon and Garfunkel (arr. Wills)I Am a Rock Paul Simon (arr. David Yackley)The Sounds of Silence Simon and GarfunkelCecilia Simon and Garfunkel (arr. Wills)Keep the Customer Satisfied Paul Simon (arr. Joel Pierson)Na Na Medley Kenner/Leka/DeCarlo/Frashuer/McCartney

(arr. Prechel)

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Paul Simon in Concert (Medley) Paul Simon (arr. Prechel)All I Know Jimmy Webb (arr. Prechel)A Hazy Shade of Winter Simon and Garfunkel (arr. Wills)The Dangling Conversation Simon and Garfunkel (arr. Wills)America Simon and Garfunkel (arr. Wills)Scarborough Fair Paul SimonOld Friends/Bookends Simon and Garfunkel (arr. Wills)Bridge Over Troubled Water Simon and Garfunkel (arr. Wills)Mrs. Robinson Paul Simon (arr. Tim Berens)

Friday, February 20 8:00 p.m.Saturday, February 21 8:00 p.m.Sunday, February 22 2:00 p.m.

MUSICIANS IN THE MAKINGPre-concert performance on the Piano Nobile Friday, 7:15 p.m. Jacqueline Ryz Piano StudioSaturday, 7:15 p.m. Erica Schultz StudioSunday, 1:15 p.m. Desautels Faculty of Music Division of Preparatory Studies

Sounds of Simon & GarfunkelMichael Krajewski, conductor

AJ Swearingen, vocals

Jonathan Beedle, vocals

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Michael Krajewski, conductor Known for his entertainingprograms and clever humour,Michael Krajewski is a muchsought after conductor ofsymphonic pops. He is theprincipal pops conductor of

the Houston Symphony, the JacksonvilleSymphony Orchestra, the Atlanta SymphonyOrchestra and the newly appointed MusicDirector of The Philly Pops. With degrees fromWayne State University in Detroit and theUniversity of Cincinnati College- Conservatoryof Music, Michael furthered his training at thePierre Monteux Domaine School forConductors. He was a Dorati FellowshipConductor with the Detroit Symphony and laterserved as that orchestra’s assistant conductor. Hewas resident conductor of the FloridaSymphony and for eleven years served as musicdirector of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.Michael lives in Orlando, Florida with his wifeDarcy. When not conducting he enjoys travel,photography and solving crossword puzzles.

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AJ Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle, vocalsAJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedlehave been performing this remarkabletribute to the music of “Simon &Garfunkel” for more than a decadeand their sold out shows prove theeffect on their audiences is

undeniable. A chance meeting in 1991, in a local club inBethlehem, PA, brought these two talented artists together. A brief introduction and moments later they were blendingtheir voices as if they had been performing together for alifetime. AJ’s warm baritone and Jonathan’s soaring tenorcombine flawlessly to capture the essence and magic of“Simon & Garfunkel’s” sound of the early years inGreenwich Village. With a quiet stage and an acoustic guitar,AJ and Jonathan re-create the memories of the classic hitsand obscure songs of “Simon & Garfunkel.” Discover whyaudiences are cheering for this duo as they capture — themagic of “Simon and Garfunkel.”

EXTRA MUSICIANS:Laura MacDougall, flute; Tracy Wright, oboe; Jim Ewen,bassoon; Tony Cyre, percussion; Victoria Sparks, percussion; Donna Laube, keyboard; Joel Green, trombone

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Postlude: Song of Hope* Vincent Ho (b. 1975)

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 53 Antonin Dvorák (1841-1904)

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Adagio ma non troppo

Finale: Rondo giocoso, ma non troppo

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Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)

Lento – Allegro moderato

Adagio ma non troppo – Allegro vivace – Tempo come prima

Allegro

Friday, February 27 8:00 p.m.Saturday, February 28 8:00 p.m.

Pre-concert chat on the Piano Nobile begins at 7:15 p.m.

Dvorák & RachmaninoffAlexander Mickelthwate, conductorNikki Chooi, violinLara Ciekiewicz, soprano*

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PROGRAM NOTESby James Manishen

Postlude: Song of HopeVincent Hob. Ottawa / 1975World premiere

“Postlude: Song of Hope wascommissioned by theWinnipeg SymphonyOrchestra to celebrate theopening of the CanadianMuseum for Human Rights.

With “human rights” as the theme, I drew myinspiration from two composers I have longadmired: Valentin Silvestrov and Arvo Pärt.Using them as my models, I decided to writea work that would represent my take on twomusical concepts: “postludialism” (asmastered by Silvestrov) and “Holyminimalism” (as associated to the music ofPärt). Throughout the work, there is anexpression of individual struggle thateventually leads to a spiritual awakening.During the second half of the piece, thesoprano emerges expressing sentiments ofhope and optimism for the future ofhumanity (text written by Chinese-Canadianwriter Lien Chao).”

Vincent Ho

Violin ConcertoAntonin Dvorákb. Bohemia / September 8, 1841d. Prague / May 1, 1904Composed: 1879, revised in 1880 and 1882First performance: October 14, 1883(Prague) conducted by Maric Anger withFrantisek Ondr’cek as soloistLast WSO performance: 2001; StanislawSkrowaczewski, conductor; James Ehnes, violin

By 1878 Dvorák had gainedinternational fame with hisSlavonic Dances, which,along with Smetana’s Mávlast of the same period,have come to personify the

Czech personality in symphonic music.Along with the acclaim came someprominent new friends: composers Lisztand Brahms, who recommended the youngDvorák to his publisher Simrock, plus theeminent violinist Joseph Joachim to whomBrahms dedicated his Violin Concerto andwho helped him in its construction thatsame year.

Simrock asked Dvorák to considerwriting a violin concerto of his own.Since Joachim had already done muchto establish the young composer’sreputation in Vienna and elsewherethrough performances of several ofDvorák’s chamber works, he offeredhis expertise on the fine points ofviolin technique and concerto designjust as he had done with Brahms.

Dvorák welcomed Joachim’s advice butthe violinist proved to be a demandingmentor, never showing anything morethan faint praise over the two-yearperiod of the work’s gestation. Thoughthe intention was for Joachim to givethe premiere, that never happened,nor did Joachim ever perform thework in public. The premiere fellinstead to Frantisek Ondr’cek a yearlater and was immediately successful.

The opening movement’s bolddetermination leads via a gentlewoodwind chorale to the tender andnostalgic second movement, one ofthe loveliest in Dvorák’s entire output.The finale is a boisterous rondo whosemain theme recalls the fiery furiantdance, its accents and melodyBohemian to the core.

Symphony No. 3Sergei Rachmaninoffb. Oneg, Russia / April 1, 1873d. Los Angeles, CA USA / March 28, 1943Composed: 1935-1936First performance: November 6, 1936(Philadelphia) conducted by Leopold StokowskiFirst WSO performance

By the timeRachmaninoff wasforced to leave hisbeloved Russianhomeland by the 1917Revolution, he had

completed his major catalogue oforchestral works: three pianoconcertos, two symphonies, asymphonic poem, two operas and hischoral symphony The Bells. Now hehad to earn a living abroad, for whichhe turned to his phenomenal skills asa pianist, undertaking annual tours inEurope and the United States tosupport his family. When performinghe would not compose. Whencomposing he would not perform, soit was not until 1927 that he found the

time to produce another orchestralwork, his Fourth Piano Concerto,which was poorly received andextensively revised later on.

Rachmaninoff waited until 1934 totry another orchestral work, thistime the splendid Rhapsody on aTheme of Paganini. Encouraged byits success, he decided that it wastime for a successor to his SecondSymphony of 1907.

By August of 1935 at his Swiss villaon Lake Lucerne, Rachmaninoffcompleted the first movement ofwhat would be his last symphony. ByJune 1936 he finished the wholework, exactly three decades after hisSecond Symphony.

The premiere went to LeopoldStokowski and the PhiladelphiaOrchestra, with whichRachmaninoff had a closeassociation since 1909 when hemade his American debut as a guestconductor. It was not well received,largely owing to the score’sRomantic nature felt as being out ofdate with the “moderns” of the time- Stravinsky, Schoenberg and othersentrenched in path-breakingmusical change. Rachmaninoffstood his ground though andreaffirmed his integrity: “I havemade intense efforts to feel themusical manner of today, but it willnot come to me,” he said.

A chant-like “motto” theme thatreturns in later movements opens thework, followed by a blare of brassleading to a doleful theme in thewoodwinds. The molto cantabilesecond theme (cellos) is one ofRachmaninoff’s signature “big tunes.”A finely argued development sectionfollowed by a return of the “motto”brings the movement to a close.

The second movement has asharply-tanged scherzo enclosed in arapt Adagio. The finale powersforward with Rachmaninoff’s typicalenergy. After its two themes areheard comes a fugato with thespectre of the “Dies Irae” ascounterpoint. As the work closesone hears the “motto” themeworked in as the “ghosts” aredispelled in triumph.

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Nikki Chooi, violin Canadian violinist, Nikki Chooi has beendescribed as, “a model of taste and tonalrefinement” (Boston Globe) and “vigorousand colorful” (New York Times). The FirstPrize Winner of the 2013 Michael Hill

International Violin Competition and a Laureate of the2012 Queen Elisabeth International ViolinCompetition, his many engagements have includedperformances as soloist with the Winnipeg Symphony,Edmonton Symphony, Santa Cruz Symphony,Malaysian Philharmonic, National Orchestra ofBelgium, and the Auckland Philharmonia. His recitalengagements have taken him to the Vancouver RecitalSeries, Debut Atlantic Recital Tour, Canadian NationalArts Debut Series, Caramoor Rising Stars Series,Australia’s Musica Viva Series, and La Monnai"Concertini" in Belgium.

An avid chamber musician as well, Nikki hasperformed in many international festivals including theMarlboro Music Festival, the Ravinia Festival, theDresden Music Festival in Germany, and the MontrealChamber Fest. In the 2014-2015 season, he will betouring with Musicians from Marlboro.

MASTERWORKSDvorák & Rachmaninoff

Lara CiekiewiczA native born Winnipegger, sopranoLara Ciekiewicz will be heard thisseason as Liu in Manitoba Opera’sTurandot with additional engagementsfor Orchestre Sherbrooke’s Messiah,

the premiere of a new work by Vincent Ho for theWinnipeg Symphony and three appearances forSalute To Vienna in the Unites States. Highlights of the 2013-2014 season included Nellie in SouthPacific for Pacific Opera Victoria, Messiah with theWinnipeg Symphony, Musetta in La Bohème forManitoba Opera, and Lisa in Das Land DesLächelns for Toronto Operetta Theatre. She is analumna of Atelier Lyrique de L’Opéra de Montréaland the Merola Program of the San Francisco Operaand holds degrees from the University of Manitobaand McGill University.

EXTRA MUSICIANS:Laurel Ridd, flute; Caitlin Broms-Jacobs, oboe; Sharon Atkinson, clarinet; Allen Harrington, bassoon;Jim Ewen, bassoon; Tony Cyre, percussion; Victoria Sparks, percussion; Byron Wood, percussion;Donna Laube, keyboard; Erik Hongisto, trombone

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Original Film Release Date: 11 April 1952 (USA)Runtime: 103 min

Production CreditsProducer: John GobermanMusic Preparation: Larry Spivack

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A Symphonic Night at the Movies is a production of PGM Productions, Inc. (New York) andappears by arrangement with IMG Artists.

Friday, March 13 8:00 p.m.Saturday, March 14 8:00 p.m.Sunday, March 15 2:00 p.m.

MUSICIANS IN THE MAKINGPre-concert performance on the Piano Nobile Friday, 7:15 p.m. Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts Ukulele EnsembleSaturday, 7:15 p.m. Canadian Mennonite UniversitySunday, 1:15 p.m. Gina Wedel Studio

DINNER & A SYMPHONY3-course Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., Saturday I Concert at 8:00 p.m.American Cuisine

SCREENPLAY BYAdolph GreenBetty Comden

DIRECTED BYGene Kelly (Director and Choreographer)Stanley Donen

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MUSIC BYNacio Herb Brown (songs)Arthur Freed

Singin’ in the Rain -Film with Orchestra

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EXTRA MUSICIANS:Allen Harrington, alto saxophone 1; Neil Watson, alto saxophone 2;Curtis Bamford, tenor saxophone 1; Ken Gold, tenor saxophone 2;Andrew Klasson, baritone saxophone; Cathy Wood, clarinet; SharonAtkinson, clarinet; Tony Cyre, percussion; Victoria Sparks, percussionDonna Laube, keyboard

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Te Deum Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)

Te Deum: Allegro (chorus and soloists)

Te ergo: Moderato (soloists)

Aeterna fac: Allegro (chorus)

Salvum fac: Moderato – Allegro (soloists and chorus)

In te, Domine, speravi: Mässig bewegt (soloists and chorus) –

Fuge: Im gleichen gemässigten Tempo (soloists and chorus)

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Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, “Choral” Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestosoMolto vivace – Presto – Molto vivaceAdagio molto e cantabileFinale, with soloists and chorus:

Presto – Allegro ma non troppo – Vivace –Adagio cantabile – Allegro – Allegro assai

Friday, March 27 8:00 p.m.Saturday, March 28 8:00 p.m.

Pre-concert chat on the Piano Nobile begins at 7:15 p.m.

Beethoven’s 9th

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductorJoni Henson, sopranoElizabeth Turnbull, mezzo-sopranoSteven Tharp, tenorStephen Hegedus, bass-baritoneWinnipeg Philharmonic Choir, Yuri Klaz, directorMennonite Festival Chorus, Rudy Schellenberg

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PROGRAM NOTESby James Manishen

Te DeumAnton Brucknerb. Ansfelden / September 4, 1824d. Vienna / October 11, 1896Composed: 1881 and 1883-1884First performance: January 10, 1886(Vienna) conducted by Hans RichterLast WSO performance: 1987; HenryEngbrecht, conductor

Bruckner’s ninesymphonies naturallydraw us to a perceptionof a composer longsteeped in orchestralexperience, especially

the mature symphonies of Nos. 4through 8 composed within his mostfertile creative period of 1874-1884. ButBruckner early on had excelled inliturgical choral music well before heever set anything for orchestra,producing among other choral piecesseven masses and culminating with theTe Deum of which he was immenselyproud.

Though of equivalent scale to thesymphonies, the Te Deum reflects thehumble yet transcendent expression ofBruckner’s immutable faith in God.“When God finally calls me and askswhat I have done with the talent Hegave me,” Bruckner once said, “I will present Him with the score of my Te Deum, and hope He will judge memercifully.”

Bruckner’s long delayed acclaim wasgrowing in 1881 when he composed thefirst draft of the Te Deum. Completionof his Sixth Symphony and work on theSeventh (in which he uses two quotesfrom the Te Deum) plus teaching andorgan duties prevented him fromfinishing the work until March 1884.

The Vienna premiere conducted byHans Richter was a success andBruckner was acclaimed, recognitionthat continued through theapproximately 30 performances thework received during Bruckner’slifetime. Te Deum was the last of his

music Bruckner was to hear. At aperformance on January 12, 1896 theaged, infirmed composer was carried toand from the hall where he received atremendous farewell ovation from theViennese audience.

So often applied to Bruckner’ssymphonies is the expression“cathedrals in sound.” Te Deum reflectsthat too, with a mastery of choralwriting and grand architectural designthat yields the composer’s lifelong faithin God both recognizably andmemorably in a syntax all his own.

Symphony No. 9Ludwig van Beethovenb. Bonn / December 17, 1770d. Vienna / March 26, 1827Composed: 1822-1824First performance: May 7, 1824(Vienna), conducted by Michael Umlaufunder the composer’s supervisionLast WSO performance: 2013;Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor

Beethoven had lovedSchiller’s Ode to Joyever since firstencountering it in1793. At 23, the youngcomposer was so

inspired by the poem’s message ofbrotherhood and universal love, hebecame a Freemason, vowing thatthere must be a way to be able to makea musical setting to infuse even greateremotional weight to Schiller’s text forall to feel and be inspired by. It tookBeethoven quite some time – threedecades, in fact, plus hundreds ofrevisions, stops and starts and anobvious internal focus of staggeringproportions. The majestic NinthSymphony was the result, for many, the penultimate timeless happeningin all art.

Beethoven had completed the Seventhand Eighth Symphonies by 1812 andimmediately decided on his nextsymphony, the first idea being theselection of the key of D minor. TheNinth’s original material began in 1815with sketches for the Scherzo secondmovement. In 1818 he consideredadding a choral movement, but only as

a song within the slow movement.Ill health and the immense MissaSolemnis came Beethoven’s way, sothe Ninth was only sporadicallytouched on for the next fouryears. In 1822, Missa was finishedand its influence was to pervadethe Ninth’s dramatic andpsychological narrative, thoughthe Ninth was to be more acelebration of Schiller’s strivingsthan religious declamation.

Beethoven then received acommission from the LondonPhilharmonic Society for the newsymphony but continued towrestle with how he would includeSchiller’s text. All but the finalewas completed. What to do to capoff the work?

“I have it! I have it!’’ he shouted. Arecitative was to be the device,recalling fragments of what comesbefore in the symphony andbridging the gap to the famoustheme introduced unadorned bythe cellos to be forever lodged inthe subconscious of all who wouldhear the work then, now andforever.

The premiere on May 7, 1824 wasa triumph. The totally deafBeethoven had conducted butdidn’t know when the applausehad begun. Police had to maintainorder in the erupted house.Beethoven was so overwhelmed heslept in the same clothes he worethat evening.

One can look at the Ninth frominnumerable perspectives, clearlyits musical revelations, the finale’sultimate anthem of freedom orthe Ninth’s overall influencetoward Romantic expressionism.But it’s the immediacy of thismasterpiece that registers moststrongly - the ongoing asks to lookinward at one’s feelings andoutward to how they shouldimpact all else. An invitation to, asChopin said about Beethoven“embrace the universe with thepower of his [our] spirit.’’

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Joni Henson, sopranoSoprano Joni Henson is one ofCanada’s most thrilling youngperformers on both the opera andconcert stage. Her current seasonincludes Fricka in Das Rheingold for

Pacific Opera Victoria, Britten’s War Requiem inVictoria and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with theWinnipeg Symphony. The Canadian CompanyEnsemble alumna recently appeared as Senta inDer Fliegende Holländer for Calgary Opera,Elisabetta in Don Carlos for Vancouver Opera andAlice in Falstaff for Pacific Opera Victoria. Concertcredits include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 withthe National Arts Centre Orchestra, VancouverSymphony and the Detroit Symphony, Mahler’sSymphony No. 8 with Orchestre Metropolitain duGrand Montreal with Nézét-Séguin in Montrealand Ottawa, Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with theCalgary Philharmonic and Opera Galas for theColorado and Fairfax Symphonies. She is foundingmember of Casa Diva and returns to the COC ascover artist for the roles of Ortlinde and Gerhildein Die Walküre.

Elizabeth Turnbull, mezzo-sopranoHailed by the critics as “arevelation,” with “controlledpassion and glistening presence,”Elizabeth Turnbull’s many andvaried credits include appearances

with major orchestras and opera companies.Recent operatic performances have includedLyubija in the European and Canadian tours ofSvadba, Zita in Gianni Schicchi (CalgaryOpera), Olga in Eugene Onegin (Opera LyraOttawa), and Emilia in Otello (Dallas,Edmonton). Concert performances haveincluded Verdi’s Requiem (Edmonton), Das Liedvon der Erde (Edmonton, Victoria, and Toronto),Mozart's Requiem (Vancouver), Messiah(National Arts Centre) and Bach's St. MatthewPassion (Edmonton). Most recently, she was Ruthin Calgary Opera’s Pirates of Penzance, and thePage in Salome for Edmonton Opera. TheAlberta native is Instructor of Voice at theUniversity of Alberta’s Department of Musicand her discography includes CDs for Toronto'sBach Consort, the Ukrainian Art Song Projectand a collection Irish and Scottish Songs.

MASTERWORKSBeethoven’s 9th

Steven Tharp, tenorSteven Tharp has gained worldwiderecognition and acclaim as a singer ofremarkable versatility in repertoirespanning many centuries and styles.Opera News has praised the "bel

canto flexibility and sweetness" of his voice, whileThe New Yorker has described his voice as “strong,free, and forward in tone, verbally sure, lyrical inutterance.” His appearances have included Verdi’sRequiem and Schubert Songs in Prague under theauspices of the Defiant Requiem Foundation;Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings withJacaranda Music; Bach’s St. Matthew Passion withthe Orquestra Sinfónica Nacional de Mexico; andVerdi’s Requiem with the Winnipeg Symphony. Hehas joined the voice faculty of the University ofMissouri-Columbia.

Stephen Hegedus, bass-baritoneA prize-winner in the New YorkOratorio Society competition,Stephen Hegedus’ recentengagements include Messiah withthe Houston, San Antonio and

Edmonton symphonies; the title role in Mozart’sLe nozze di Figaro for Teatro Municipal deSantiago; Albert in Werther for Opéra deMontréal, Leporello in Don Giovanni forVancouver Opera; and Masetto in DonGiovanni with Orchestre Métropolitain dugrand Montréal. Last season included OperaAtelier’s Persée at Versailles, Bach’s Magnificatwith Orchestra symphonique de Québec andDie Schöpfung for the Elora Festival. His currentschedule includes Bernstein’s A Quiet Place withNagano and Orchestre symphonique deMontréal, Mozart’s Requiem with the VancouverSymphony, Messiah at the National Arts Centrein Ottawa and the Vancouver Chamber Choir,concerts with Les Violons du Roy andBeethoven’s Symphony No.9 and Haydn’s DieSchöpfung with the Winnipeg Symphony.Hegedus holds a Master of Music degree(University of Toronto) and is a graduate ofAtelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal.

ARTIST BIOS

Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, Yuri Klaz, director

Now in its92nd season,the WinnipegPhilharmonicChoir has awell-earned

reputation for excellence. A choral trademark forthe City of Winnipeg, the Phil’s repertoire covers abroad range of music focusing on major choral withorchestral accompaniment including oratorios,masses and choral symphonies. Priding itself onpremiering original music, the Phil hascommissioned works by composers from bothManitoba and across Canada. The choir hascaptivated audiences in Toronto, Vancouver andNew York’s Carnegie Hall.

Under Maestro Yuri Klaz, the Phil provides musiclovers of all ages a subscription series of threeSunday afternoon concerts, bringing new life tosome of the world’s finest choral works that aredramatic, profoundly moving and alwaysentertainingly full of heart.

MASTERWORKSBeethoven’s 9thARTIST BIOS

Mennonite Festival Chorus, Rudy Schellenberg and Janet Brenneman, co-directorsThe Canadian Mennonite University Chorus combine’s two ofCMU’s premiere ensembles, the CMU Women’s Chorus (JanetBrenneman, conductor) and the CMU Men’s Chorus (RudySchellenberg, conductor). These auditioned choirs are comprisedof students from a variety of academic programs at CMU andperform regularly in worship and in concert across Manitoba.Known for their innovative programming, energy, and enthusiasm,these choirs perform demanding repertoire that represents theircommitment to exploring a global context in close relation to themusic of their Christian heritage and faith. Together, the CMUWomen and Men’s choirs host the annual CMU ChoralConnections and can be heard regularly on Golden WestBroadcasting throughout southern Manitoba. Past performanceswith the WSO include the the world premiere of T. PatrickCarrabre’s Creation Stories, Alfred Schnittke’s Faust Cantata SeidNuchtern und Wachet, Christos Hatzis’ Sepulcher of Life, GlenBuhr’s Symphony No. 3, John Tavener’s Requiem, KrzysztofPenderecki’s Seven Gates of Jerusalem, and Giya Kancheli’s Styx.

EXTRA MUSICIANS:Laura MacDougall, principal flute; Laurel Ridd, flute;Jim Ewen, contra bassoon; Keith Dyrda, trombone; Tony Cyre, percussion; Victoria Sparks, percussion


Each year, the WinnipegSymphony Orchestra andMusic for Young Children work together to present pre-concert activities at theWSO’s Great-West LifeConcerts for Kids series.Presenting two to four activitiesat every concert, MYC is anintegral part of engaging childrenin music-making through a range ofactivities such as crafts, rhythmensembles and movement. Throughthis unique partnership the WSO isable to offer high-quality educationalactivities to our younger patrons.

To celebrate MYC’s 35th anniversarythis year, Olivia Riddell, Presidentand International Director and herhusband David, Vice-President &COO will also be attending theperformance of Jack and theBeanstalk on March 29th.

The WSO is grateful for the supportof the MYC teachers, and would liketo thank them for their hard workand dedication. Together, we areworking to engage children in musicand engage them in the world oforchestral music!

Music for Young Children teachers

THANK YOU

“The partnership between Music for Young Children®

and the WSO is one that makes me incredibly proud.Each time I hear and see how BOTH the WSO and MYCManitoba Coordinator, Marilyn Unrau – and our MYCteachers, constantly work together and THINK aboutsupporting one another, it’s just incredible. My gratitudeand pride cannot be measured. I only wish that allcommunities across Canada could benefit as the Winnipeg(and surrounding areas) are.”

Olivia RiddellBA (Arts), RMT, MYCCPresident & International Director of MYC

“Music for Young Children is so fortunate to be able topartner with the WSO. As a music teacher, I am thrilled topromote and encourage our MYC families to attend theWSO Concert for Kids as it is an opportunity to furtherenrich their musical experience. My students have attendedmany concerts and have also participated in theMusicians in the Making. I am most grateful to the WSOfor our partnership and look forward to offering many moreyears of MYC pre-concert activities which benefit allchildren attending the concerts.”

Suzanne Myskew, MYCCMYC® Teacher – Winnipeg, MB

DDIIDD YYOOUU KKNNOOWW??Music for Young Children teachers volunteer their time to run pre-concert activities at each of the WSO’sConcerts for Kids shows. MYC teachers volunteer countless hours per year for WSO related events. TheWSO and MYC host a tent each year at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, reaching picnic-goers with music andsong. There are 50 MYC teachers in more than 20 communities in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

GREAT-WEST LIFE

CONCERTS FOR KIDS

Pre-concert activities


Story by Roald Dahl

Adapted by Donald Sturrock

Score by Georgs Pelécis

Produced by Dandi Productions

Pre-concert Activities 1:00 p.m.Sunday, March 29 2:00 p.m.

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Thank you to Long & McQuade for providing instruments as part of the Instrument Petting Zoo at each concert.

Roald Dahl’s

Jack and the BeanstalkJulian Pellicano, conductorDandi ProductionsPerformers:

Doug McKeagBraden Griffiths Allison LynchMarcy Lannan

CONCERTS FOR KIDSRoald Dahl’s Jack and the Beanstalk

Dandi Productions – Calgary, CanadaDandi Productions has beencreating and touring symphonyorchestra concerts for youngaudiences since 1997. The companyproduced the North American

Premieres of three of Roald Dahl’s fully-orchestrated concert-stories: Little Red RidingHood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Snow Whiteand the Seven Dwarfs; and produced the worldpremieres of three more original concerts: TheTwins and the Monster, The Mysterious Maestro;and Symphonic Sorcery – The Music of HarryPotter. In the past three years, Dandi has expandedits performing market beyond North America toGreat Britain, South East Asia and Australia. Thecompany now has a global audience stretchingfrom Manchester, UK to Perth, Australia.

EXTRA MUSICIAN:Allen Harrington, bassoon

ARTIST BIOS


Sistema Winnipeg is based on these guiding principles:

• Social Change• Inclusion & Accessibility

• Artistic Excellence• Teamwork & Community Building

• Intensity• Leadership Development

MICHAEL NESBITT

Funders & Sponsors:

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and its partners in theeducational and philanthropic community are excited to be part of an innovative program called Sistema Winnipeg that seeks to affect social change through the pursuit of musical excellence.

The mission of Sistema Winnipeg is to promote the collectivepractice of music through symphony orchestras in order tohelp children and young people achieve their full potentialand create social change in their community. It is aninclusive after-school orchestra program that focuses onchildren with the fewest resources and greatest need, and isdelivered at no cost to participants. Inspired by thesuccessful El Sistema model originating in Venezuelamore than 40 years ago, Sistema Winnipeg is in its fourth year with 110 students in Grades 1-6.

In many ways, the orchestra is a reflection of a thriving community. The orchestra focuses on working together, beingresponsible to others, commitment, mentorship, personal and group responsibility, and more. It can offer students a sense of identity and ownership, as well as a creative outlet.

A Program of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Changing our World through Music: Play Your Part

Your Gift Makes a Difference!With your support, the WSO will continue to

enrich our city and community with world-classsymphonic music and innovative programs. You can give a tax-deductible donation to

Sistema Winnipeg by visiting www.wso.ca.

www.sistemawinnipeg.caSistema Winnipeg is a partnership between:

> Check out full musician profiles at www.wso.ca

WSO MUSICIAN PROFILESPhotographer: Nardella Photography Inc.

Chris AnsteyViolin

Joined WSO: 2005Hometown: St. John's, NL

What is your favourite book? The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

What is your favourite movie?Star Wars

What is your most memorable moment performingwith the WSO? Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 with Andrey Boreyko.

Where did you receive your musicaltraining/education? Memorial University ofNewfoundland and The Glenn Gould Professional School in Toronto.

Alex Eastley Principal Basson

Joined WSO: 2007Hometown: Born nearMontreal, grew up inCalgary

What is your most memorable moment performingwith the WSO? Two come to mind. One is ourperformance in Carnegie Hall last May. Another isperforming Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante withMicah Heilbrunn, Patty Evans and Bede Hanley.

What musician/artist had a profound influence on you?My former teacher, Stéphane Lévesque, principalbassoon of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.Wonderful musician and teacher. I can still rely onhim for advice whenever I'm in need!

What is your guilty pleasure? Potato chips!

Where did you receive your musicaltraining/education? University of Toronto, CurtisInstitute of Music and McGill University.

Paul JeffreyTrumpet

Joined WSO: 2007Hometown: Toronto, ON

What is your favourite book? Whatever I'm reading with my kids!

What is your favourite movie? Judging from thenumber of times I've seen it, it must be Frozen.

What is your most memorable moment performingwith the WSO? A. Carnegie HallB. My first concert as a member of the trumpetsection (Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique).C. Copland’s Symphony No. 3

What musician/artist had a profound influence onyou? My parents. They are both professionalmusicians who showed me where hard work cantake you.

Simon MacDonaldViolin

Joined WSO: 1999Hometown: Victoria BC

What is your most memorable moment performingwith the WSO? It’s a tie between Carnegie Hall in2014 and Mahler’s 9th with Andrey Boreyko.

What musician/artist had a profound influence on you? All of my wonderful colleagues.

What is your guilty pleasure? SportsCentre on infiniteloop in the morning - but it is much harder to watchwith a one-year-old in the house!

Where did you receive your musicaltraining/education? Victoria, Boston and Montreal.



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Date: March 22, 2015

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The WSO gratefully acknowledgesthe following companies whosegenerous support helps to ensuremusical enrichment within ourcommunity. Thank you!

Podium $20,000 +The Council for Business and

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FoundationsThe WSO gratefully acknowledgesthe following foundations:Aqueduct Foundation - Inga and

Anna Storgaard FundBrandon Area Community

FoundationBruce and Catherine Jones Fund,

the Winnipeg FoundationBurton A. and Geraldine L.

Robinson FundC.P. Loewen Family Foundation Inc.Elizabeth B. Armytage FundFoundation for Choral Music in

ManitobaGeorge Warren Keates Memorial

FundHouston Family of Bradwardine

Fund, the Winnipeg FoundationJames Thompson Memorial Fund

in Trust of WSOJohn and Carolynne McLure FundLeslie John Taylor Fund, the

Winnipeg FoundationLutz Family FoundationMarjory Alexander Graham &

Family Fund Marjory Stewart McLaren FundNita Eamer Memorial FundSylvia & Robin Cowan FoundationThe Noreen & Robert Allen

Charitable TrustThe Pollard Family FoundationProgram for the Enrichment of

French in EducationPerce & Elizabeth Schirmer

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True North Jets FoundationUnited Way of Greater Toronto

The Legacy Circle exists torecognize the following patronswhose foresight ensures that theWSO plays on for all Manitobans for generations to come. The WSOgratefully acknowledges LegacyCircle members for their plannedfuture gift to the WSO.

Lucienne BlouwLorraine & Gerry CairnsGreg Doyle & Carol BellringerEthel & Joe KarrMichel D. LagacéG. E. LoewenS. E. LoewenW. H. LoewenDr. Brendan MacDougallCarolyn & Nathan MitchellLesia PeetEdward Fisher & Lyse RémillardTannis M. RichardsonTrudy SchroederJune SlobodianMuriel Smith

Edith A. Toews & Dr. Helen A. Toews

Robin Wiens & Émilie Lagacé-Wiens

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The Maestro’s Circle exists torecognize those special patronswhose significant philanthropyfurthers the musical artistry ofthe WSO. Thank you!Honourary ChairAlexander Mickelthwate, Music Director

Platinum Baton $25,000 +Bill & Shirley Loewen*

Silver Baton $5,000 - $9,999James GibbsMichael Nozick & Cheryl

AshleyConcertmaster's Bow $2,500 - $4,999Gail Asper & Michael PatersonTimothy & Barbara BurtPierce & Amy CairnsBill & Margaret FastAudrey F. HubbardKevin & Els Kavanagh*Dr. Brendan MacDougallDrs. Eleanor & Grant MacDougallJohn Mansfield & Pam Simmons*Judy & Ken MurrayDiane Payment & Roxroy WestFrank & Jeanne PlettLawrie & Fran PollardDr. Diane RamseyDr. Donald S. Reimer

& Mrs. Anne ReimerHartley & Heather RichardsonTannis M. Richardson*Ian R. Thomson & Leah R. JanzenMr. Richard TurnerProfessor A.M.C. Waterman

Black Tie $1,500 - $2,499Ms. Sandra AltnerAubrey & Dr. Linda AsperMr. Jim BarrettMorley & Marjorie

Blankstein C.M., O.M.Mrs. Lucienne BlouwBrenlee Carrington Trepel

& Brent TrepelDoneta & Harry BrotchieMr. & Mrs. John & Bonnie

BuhlerHerb & Erna BullerMs. Patricia ChaychukIn Memory of Robert M.

ChipmanMr. David ChristiansonJan & Kevin CoatesJames Cohen & Linda

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De Fehr FoundationJohn & Gay DochertyDorothy DobbieGreg Doyle and Carol

BellringerMarten & Joanne DuhouxDouglas C. Everett,

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& Dr. Radhika DesaiArnold & Myra FriemanDr. & Mrs. Albert D. FriesenBert & Lee Friesen FoundationDr. & Mrs. Percy Goldberg*Joanne Gudmundson &

Brian OlesonDrs. Daya & Chander GuptaMr. & Mrs. Kerry HawkinsPeter JessimanDerek & Mary JohannsonRichard & Carol JonesMichael & Glenna KayDr. Terry Klassen &

Ms. Grace DueckMr. Sotirios KotoulasMr. Rob KowalchukPaul LeinburdDr. Judith LittlefordGraham & Suzie LountJackie Lowe and Greg TallonDr. David LyttleIn Memory of David MannElaine & Neil MargolisBrent MazurMaestro Alexander

MickelthwateRon & Sandi MielitzDr. Michael Nelson &

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Sistema Winnipeg is a free daily after-school orchestraprogram that enriches the lives of children and youngpeople with the fewestresources and the greatest need. Your support makes adifference in the everyday lives of these children.Thank you!

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OUR DISTINGUISHED PATRONSHis Honour the Honourable Philip S. Lee C.M., O.M.

Lieutenant Governor of ManitobaThe Honourable Greg Selinger,

Premier of ManitobaHis Worship Brian Bowman,

Mayor of the City of WinnipegMr. W.H. Loewen & Mrs. S.E. Loewen,

WSO Directors Emeritus

WOMEN'S COMMITTEE EXECUTIVESylvia Cassie, PresidentWinnifred Warkentin, Vice-PresidentShirley Loewen, Past PresidentIsobel Harvie, TreasurerTracey LeClair, Secretary

TRUDY SCHROEDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE OFFICELori Marks, Confidential Executive Assistant

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONJohn Bacon, Director of Finance & AdministrationSandi Mitchell, Payroll & Accounting AdministratorLeanne Plett, Accounting & Administrative Assistant

DEVELOPMENTJoanne Gudmundson, Director of DevelopmentCarol Cassels, Development ManagerJeremy Krahn, Business Development OfficerShenna Song, Development CoordinatorCaroline Murphy, Telefunder, Donations & Raffles

SALES & AUDIENCE SERVICESRyan Diduck, Director of Sales & Audience ServicesDesiree La Vallee, Box Office CoordinatorTheresa Huscroft, Group Events RepresentativeKena Olson, Patron Services RepresentativePatron Services Representatives (p/t):

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ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE, MUSIC DIRECTOR

ARTISTICBramwell Tovey, Conductor LaureateJulian Pellicano, Resident Conductor

ARTISTIC OPERATIONSJean-Francois Phaneuf, Director of Artistic OperationsJames Manishen, Artistic Operations AssociateEvan Klassen, Production ManagerSheena Sanderson, Stage ManagerChris Lee, Orchestra Personnel ManagerRay Chrunyk, Principal LibrarianLaura MacDougall, Assistant LibrarianLawrence Rentz, Stage Supervisor

EDUCATION & OUTREACHTanya Derksen,Shannon Darby, Education & Outreach CoordinatorBrent Johnson, Community Outreach CoordinatorKari Chastko, Education & Sistema Coordinator

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSNeil Middleton, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsSarah Panas, Marketing & Communications CoordinatorMatt Brooks, Multimedia CoordinatorS. Thompson Designs Inc.

Timothy E. Burt, CFAPresident

Richard Turner1st Vice President

Terry Sargeant2nd Vice President

Rob KowalchukTreasurer

Michael D. KayCorporate Secretary

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Alan FreemanDaniel FreidmanDr. Daya GuptaGregory HayMicah HeilbrunnRobin HildebrandPeter JessimanMaureen KilgourSotirios Kotoulas Dr. Eleanor MacDougallAlexander Mickelthwate,

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