SYMPHONY IN THE PARK

Featuring the Vancouver Symphony OrchestraSunday, July 8, 2018 | 7–9pm | Deer Lake Park

The City of Burnaby Presents

burnaby.ca/vso vancouversymphony.ca604.291.6864 604.876.3434

MAYOR DEREK CORRIGAN

Welcome

Welcome to our 30th Symphony in the Park, our annual event that offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the majestic music of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in a spectacular, informal setting. Most importantly, it allows families to enjoy the symphony together.

As we all enjoy this evening of Vancouver Symphony Orchestra music, I would like to thank the VSO and each of you for ensuring the tremendous ongoing success of this event.

Mayor Derek Corrigan City of Burnaby

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William Rowson conductor Sean Gao violin

SYMPHONY IN THE PARKLavallée O Canada Glinka Ruslan and Ludmila: Overture Bizet Carmen Suite No. 1: (excerpts) I. Prelude & Aragonaise II. Intermezzo III. Seguedille IV. Les Toreadors

Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture John Williams Star Wars: III The Imperial MarchSarasate Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20

I N T E R M I S S I O N

Dvořák Symphony No. 9 1st movement

Strauss Blue Danube Waltz John Williams ET: The Extra Terrestrial Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture

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PHOTO: TIM MATHESON

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The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, nestled in beautiful Deer Lake Park, is home to fine arts, live theatre and a number of events and festivals through the year.

To learn more about the Shadbolt Centre visit

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RENÉE FLEMING ITZHAK PERLMAN YEFIM BRONFMAN BEETHOVEN’S 9TH BRAMWELL TOVEY

KAREN GOMYO MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN XIAN ZHANG LOUIS LORTIE

KELLY-MARIE MURPHY LA LA LAND A TRIBUTE TO BENNY GOODMAN WOMEN ROCK HOLYWOOD SINGS MAYUKO KAMIO CHRISTOPHER GAZE

TCHAIKOVSKY STRAVINSKY STRAUSS AND MANY MORE

AND INTRODUCING OTTO TAUSK, VSO MUSIC DIRECTOR

WILLIAM ROWSON SEAN GAO

William Rowson conductor

Conductor William Rowson is rapidly establishing a reputation as one of Canada’s most versatile emerging talents. Known for his intimate knowledge of the standard repertoire as well as his facile handling of new works, Rowson recently completed his first season as the Assistant Conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Bill grew up in a musical family, starting the violin at age three in his hometown of Saskatoon. He began the study of conducting at the Curtis Institute of Music and since then, has been a frequent guest of many of Canada’s leading ensembles. In the 2016/17 season Rowson led the VSO in 45 performances as well as guest conducting appearances with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Also an accomplished composer, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performed the world première of his Fanfare-A Sesquie for Canada’s 150th to critical acclaim. His film score for the feature length film Big Muddy has been showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival..

Sean Gao violin

Violinist Sean Gao began studying with his father Tony Gao at the age of six. When he was thirteen years old, Sean made his debut as a soloist with the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra, and is the winner of the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition, Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, Seattle Young Artists Music Competition, and a finalist of the Shean National Strings Competition.Sean has recently collaborated with the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, Seattle Northwest Philharmonia, and the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. He’s had the opportunity to play in master classes for many world renowned soloists such as Ray Chen and Rachel Barton Pine, and has taken lessons with Vadim Gluzman, Noah Bendix-Balgley, and more. He is also an avid chamber musician, winning 1st prize in the annual Friends of Chamber Music Competition.Sean has been studying with Nicholas Wright, Concertmaster of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, since 2014.

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The Stage Crew of the Orpheum Theatre are members of Local 118 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

FIRST VIOLINSNicholas Wright, Concertmaster Ron and Ardelle Cliff Chair TBA, Associate Concertmaster William and Irene McEwen Chair David LaKirovich, Assistant Concertmaster Robert G. and Suzanne Brodie Chair Jennie Press, Second Assistant ConcertmasterJae-Won BangMary Sokol Brown Mrs. Cheng Koon Lee Chair Jenny EssersAkira Nagai, Associate Concertmaster EmeritusTimothy SteevesXue Feng WeiRebecca WhitlingYi Zhou

SECOND VIOLINSJason Ho, PrincipalKaren Gerbrecht, Associate Principal Jim and Edith le Nobel Chair Jeanette Bernal-Singh, Assistant PrincipalCassandra Bequary Adrian Shu-On ChuiDaniel NortonAnn OkagaitoAshley Plaut

VIOLASVictor de Almeida, PrincipalAndrew Brown, Associate PrincipalStephen Wilkes, Assistant PrincipalTBA Estelle and Michael Jacobson Chair

Emilie Grimes Dr. Malcolm Hayes and Lester Soo ChairTegen DavidgeMatthew DaviesAngela Schneider Professors Mr. and Mrs. Ngou Kang Chair

CELLOSTBA, Principal Cello Nezhat and Hassan Khosrowshahi Chair Janet Steinberg, Acting PrincipalZoltan Rozsnyai, Assistant PrincipalOlivia Blander Gerhard and Ariane Bruendl Chair Natasha Boyko Mary and Gordon Christopher ChairCharles InkmanLuke KimCristian Márkos Tim Wyman and Susan Gabe Chair

BASSESDylan Palmer, Principal Evan Hulbert, Associate PrincipalNoah Reitman, Assistant PrincipalDavid BrownJ. Warren LongFrederick Schipizky

FLUTESChristie Reside, PrincipalChris James, Assistant Principal Flute & Piccolo Rosanne Wieringa Michael and Estelle Jacobson Chair

PICCOLOChris James Hermann and Erika Stölting Chair

OBOESRoger Cole, Principal Wayne and Leslie Ann Ingram Chair Beth Orson, Assistant PrincipalKarin Walsh Paul Moritz Chair

ENGLISH HORNBeth Orson Chair in Memory of John S. Hodge

CLARINETSJeanette Jonquil, Principal Robert G. and Suzanne Brodie Chair TBA, Assistant Principal Taryn Brodie Chair Michelle GoddardAidan Wong

E-FLAT CLARINETMichelle Goddard

BASSOONSJulia Lockhart, PrincipalSophie Dansereau, Assistant Principal Gwen Seaton

CONTRABASSOONSophie Dansereau

FRENCH HORNSOliver de Clercq, PrincipalRussell Rybicki Werner and Helga Höing Chair David Haskins, Associate PrincipalAndrew Mee Winslow and Betsy Bennett Chair Richard Mingus, Assistant Principal

TRUMPETSLarry Knopp, Principal Marcus Goddard, Associate Principal

Vincent Vohradsky W. Neil Harcourt in memory of Frank N. Harcourt Chair

TROMBONESBrian Wendel, Principal

BASS TROMBONEIlan Morgenstern Arthur H. Willms Family Chair

TUBAPeder MacLellan, Principal

TIMPANIAaron McDonald, Principal

PERCUSSIONVern Griffiths, Principal Martha Lou Henley Chair Michael JarrettTony Phillipps

PIANO, CELESTELinda Lee Thomas, Principal

ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGERPippa Williams

MUSIC LIBRARIANMinella F. Lacson

ASSISTANT MUSIC LIBRARIANAlex Clark

HEAD CARPENTER Paul McManus

HEAD ELECTRICIANBrendan Keith

PIANO TECHNICIANThomas Clarke

HEAD SOUNDAlex Livland

VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAOTTO TAUSK MUSIC DIRECTORBRAMWELL TOVEY MUSIC DIRECTOR EMERITUSKAZUYOSHI AKIYAMA CONDUCTOR LAUREATEWILLIAM ROWSON ASSISTANT CONDUCTORMarsha & George Taylor Chair

JOCELYN MORLOCK COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCEMarnie Carter Chair

MARCUS GODDARD COMPOSER-IN-ASSOCIATION

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is a proud member of

OTTO TAUSK WITH THE VSO

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

The VSO won both the GRAMMY® and Juno® awards in 2008 for its recording of the violin concertos of Walton, Korngold and Barber, performed with violinist James Ehnes and conducted by Maestro Tovey. In 2010, billions of people around the world heard the VSO’s recordings of national anthems for the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. In 2011, the VSO was nominated for a Juno® award for its recording of the two Chopin piano concertos with pianist Janina Fialkowska.

As the VSO celebrates its 100th year, it is led by Otto Tausk. Born in the Netherlands, Maestro Tausk is an exciting artist on the world stage who has put together an impressive conducting career. Known as a collaborator of the highest order, he is widely respected for his extensive knowledge and orchestral prowess, achieving critical acclaim in Europe. From 2012, Maestro Tausk held the position of music director of the Orchestra and Opera of St Gallen, Switzerland. His extensive discography includes recordings with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, the BBC Scottish Symphony, the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tonhalle Orchestra St. Gallen in Switzerland. Maestro Tausk succeeds the VSO’s longest serving Music Director, Bramwell Tovey, who now holds the title of Music Director Emeritus.

The VSO also maintains extensive education and community programs experienced by over 50,000 children each year. Significantly expanding these activities, in 2011 it opened the VSO School of Music in downtown Vancouver and in 2015, it launched the Vancouver Symphony Orchestral Institute at Whistler, which mentors 120 of the best young musicians from around the world in one of the region’s most breathtaking locations.

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Supporting the Community! Proceeds to support Cops for Cancer and KidSport Burnaby.

Thanks to our partners:

RCMP MUSICAL RIDE Swangard

StadiumWednesday, August 15, 5-9pmSwangard Stadium | Kingsway at Boundary

General Admission: $10 Children 5 years & under are FREE

Tickets Online: burnaby.ca/musicalrideIn person: Shadbolt Centre Box Office (604-205-3000)

The excitement begins at 5pm with interactive displays, roving entertainment, activities and a selection of food trucks onsite. Pre-show entertainment kicks off at 7pm with performances by the RCMP “E” Division Pipes & Drums band and the Big Topp show by NZR. Enjoy the Grand Finale - the RCMP Musical Ride at 8pm.

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