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Carmina Burana

Love a little symphony? How about dinner and a

symphony?

Carmina Burana

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may 9, 2015

conexus arts centre 8:00pm

rso piano lottery draw

may 9, 2015

conexus arts centre 10:00pm

lA bELLE epoque

mosaic masterworks 7

April 18, 2015

knox united church 8:00pm

one vision: the music of queen

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May 2, 2015

conexus arts centre 8:00pm

This beautiful needle point work called “Cabin Fever” can be yours on May 9, 2015 after the RSO Carmina Burana concert. Tickets are available at the RSWA Boutique in the Conexus Arts Centre Theatre Lobby during all RSO concerts and can be purchased for as low at price are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

All proceeds go to the RSOStitched by Beth Teskey (donated), framed by M.L. Kennedy (donated), design size: 16x12”Lottery License number: #SR14-1443

The Regina Symphony Orchestra closes the 2014-2015 season in grand style with Carmina Burana! One of the most frequently performed choral works of the 21st century; Carmina Burana is based on a medieval collection of poems humorously covering the joys and perils of fortune, nature, love, and lust.

“My collected works begin with the Carmina Burana,” declared Carl Orff after the successful premiere in 1937 in Frankfurt, where it was staged with elaborate costumes and scenery. Carmina Burana also turned out to be his most well received by far. While he subsequently composed over a dozen other stage works in a similar musical style, none achieved the popularity of his “Opus One.”

Joining the RSO this evening are the dynamic and energetic voices of the Regina Philharmonic Chorus, the Halcyon Chamber Choir, Allison Arends, Paul Williamson and Peter Alexander.

We want this night to be spectacular and for the first time the RSO will host a “Dinner and Symphony Special” for only $89. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm and the finale, Carmina Burana, concert will follow at 8:00pm. Call the Box Office at 306.586.9555 and purchase your symphony and dinner package today.

This night ends with the RSO Piano Lottery draw at 10:00pm. Join us post-concert for an intimate and short piano concert and dessert reception.

Visit reginasymphony.com for more information.

Love a little symphony? How about dinner and a concert?

Don’t miss RSO’s 2014-2015 season finale!

Carmina Burana

Dinner and a Symphony Special $89

MAY 9, 2015

Maestro Paredes will join the RSO for “La Belle Epoque” on April 18 at Knox Metropolitan United Church

DIETRICH PAREDES

Elegant technique and great communication skills as conductor put the Venezuelan musician Dietrich Paredes in the vanguard of music in Latin American. As chief conductor of the Youth Orchestra of Caracas (YOC), Paredes has carried out valuable and fruitful work that has helped the orchestra improve and develop. Paredes led the YOC on its first international tours: in Norway, at the Bergen International Festival, as well as at many prestigious concert halls in Oslo; and in China and Korea, both in 2011. In February 2012, he was invited to guest conduct the Bergen Youth Orchestra in Oslo, and in April, the Central American Youth Orchestra in El Salvador. In May 2012, he led the YOC in Lisbon and Oporto, and after the success in Portugal, he led his orchestra again in Norway, conducting concerts in Oslo, Hokksund, Drammen, Moss, Hamar, and Lillehammer.

In the past, he served as guest conductor of the Carlos Chávez Orchestra in Mexico (2005) and of the Sodre Youth Orchestra in Montevideo, Uruguay (2009). He also served as music director of the Jóvenes Arcos de Venezuela orchestra during its successful 2004 tour of Argentina.

This young maestro started a successful career as violinist in 1989 under the guidance of Rubén Cova, Ulyses Ascanio, Santiago Garmendia, and José Francisco del Castillo. Paredes has also studied with renowned violinists such

as Augustin Dumay, Olivier Charlier, Virginie Robilliard, Aaron Rosand, Maurice Hasson, Yossy Zivoni, Daniel Stabrawa, Eugene Fodor, and Igor Oistrakh,

among others.

As a violin player, he won first prize at the Third International Competition for young violinists held in Argentina in 1991, and was a member of

the first violin section of the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and the Mercosur Youth Symphony Orchestra, with which he performed in Brazil. In 2002 he entered the Youth Orchestra of the Americas by competitive audition to play as concertmaster at its debut concert.

St. John’s Music Piano Centre has been delighted to partner with the RSO over the past six months through the RSO Piano Lottery. Whether you are have a child beginning piano lessons for the first time or have loved to play the piano all of your life, the RSO Piano Lottery is an opportunity to win the instrument of your dreams while supporting the symphony and its continued excellence in showcasing local, national, and international talent.

St John’s Music has been serving the Canadian music community for over 90 years. With eight retail locations extending from Alberta to Ontario we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of knowledge and service in the industry.

St John’s Piano Centre in Regina is the latest expansion of the St John’s Music locations. Now Southern

Saskatchewan’s exclusive Yamaha Platinum Piano Dealer. We carry Yamaha Grand Pianos, Upright Pianos, Teaching pianos, Disklavier Pianos, Transacoustic Pianos, Silent Pianos, Hybrid Pianos, Clavinova Digital Pianos, Arius Digital Pianos, and a full range of Keyboards.

The GB1K Yamaha Grand Piano is Yamaha’s most compact grand, which makes it a popular choice for locations where space is somewhat limited, yet still provides a full resonant tone comparable to that of many substantially larger models. It incorporates the exceptional design concept of Yamaha’s coveted C Series and produces a broad dynamic range with superb sound.

Come visit us at 128 Victoria Avenue and test drive some amazing instruments – we are sure to have what you are looking for!

May 9, 2015 at 10:00 pm, Conexus Arts Centre Theatre Lobby