I hadnt been to symphony nova scotia s the nutcracker since my nowgrown children were small, and i wondered if this production would seem as charming and entertaining without kids in tow. Choreographer roberta taylor uses tchaikovskys shorter nutcracker suite as music. Put on by symphony nova scotia, halifax dance and mermaid theatre it is one of the best performances i have ever seen for children. The london symphony orchestra the nutcracker suite 1996. When a little girls toy comes to life, shes whisked away to an enchanted world where she meets magical creatures, colourful new friends, and the ferocious mouse queen. The nutcracker suite is the polar opposite of the symphony, full of fairy tale primary colors and alluring dance music. There have been several recorded childrens adaptations of the e. The nutcracker symphony 4 coupling adds to the desirabilty of this cd.
The nutcracker returns for its 25th year as halifaxs favourite holiday tradition. Symphony nova scotia charity profile donate online. Complete with largerthanlife puppets, spirited dancing, and tchaikovskys hauntingly beautiful music, this tale of magic and wonder is. Nova scotia christmas a holiday to remember roguetrippers. With a home base in halifax and performances across the province, symphony nova scotia reaches more th. Symphony nova scotia presents the nutcracker a holiday. Heres my humble little hommage, from my living room. Concerts symphony nova scotia truly nova scotias orchestra. Dear friends, i send my heartfelt thoughts and love to everyone in the symphony nova scotia community today, knowing that you will all. Lennie gallant brings his pitchperfect mix of folk, rock, celtic, and country to symphony nova scotia for an exceptional symphonic experience. This ballet, co produced with halifax dance and mermaid theatre of nova scotia, continues. With a home base in halifax and performances across the province, symphony nova scotia reaches more than 50,000 nova scotians of all ages each year with some of the most innovative concerts and educational offerings in the country. Listen to nutcracker suite by london symphony orchestra for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
But halifax is home to a version thats unlike any other. Hoffmann story the basis for the ballet using tchaikovskys music, some quite faithful, some not. We loved the enormous spirit of winter puppet, and the photo booth, where we had our pictures taken. Nova scotia, were proud to welcome young dancers from across the province to participate in the nutcracker.
Dec 04, 2018 symphony nova scotias the nutcracker is halifaxs favourite holiday tradition. Cw 32, popularly known as the nutcracker suite, in january and february 1892. Our ticket packages save you up to 35%, guarantee you the best seats in the house, and give you great benefits. Ozawa leads it with a light touch, often to magical effect. One that was not was a version titled the nutcracker suite for children, narrated by metropolitan opera announcer milton cross, which. Cassie dresch communications manager symphony nova scotia. Symphony nova scotia s the nutcracker has been halifaxs favourite holiday tradition for almost 25 years. Ticket packages for our 201920 concert season are on sale now. Public hosted by symphony nova scotia and 2 others.
This ballet, coproduced with halifax dance and mermaid theatre of nova scotia, continues to inspire and delight children of all ages to purchase tickets to the nutcracker please visit. My motherinlaw and i started taking my daughters to symphony nova scotia s the nutcracker, in halifax, as soon as they could sit still in a seat. When a little girls toy comes to life, shes whisked away to an enchanted world where she must overcome the ferocious mouse queen. The unique adaptation, which includes acting and puppetry, was created by leica hardy and graham whitehead in 1991, and has been presented as a coproduction by symphony nova scotia, halifax dance and mermaid theatre every year since. Cancelled for the very first time, in partnership with the acclaimed lunenburg academy of music performance, symphony nova scotia joins forces with the symphony chorus and the nova voce mens choir to present beethovens fidelio. Shop online symphony nova scotia truly nova scotias. Apr 23, 2020 tonight on intangibility, a fantastic mix of brand new contemporary classical music on the charts here at cjsw radio. Yoco dancers are featured each year in symphony nova scotia s highly successful annual production of the nutcracker. Up next is perennial favourite the nutcracker presented with mermaid theatre and halifax dance running from dec. It is a cohesive team of highly skilled artists and community members, all integral contributors to nova scotias cultural life.
Symphony nova scotia offers holiday concerts galore, with bachs christmas oratorio on november 28 and 29, the nutcracker presented with mermaid theatre and halifax dance on december 4 to, and handels messiah on december 18 and 19. Symphony nova scotia presents performances of the nutcracker suite and the messiah as well as christmas baroque, all of which provide wonderful holiday outings that nova scotians have enjoyed for decades. The nutcracker feature halifax, nova scotia the coast. Ticket packages symphony nova scotia truly nova scotia. Dear friends, i send my heartfelt thoughts and love to everyone in the symphony nova scotia community today, knowing that you will all be reeling from the news of the recent shootings. Under the direction of leica hardy, performances will be held at the dalhousie arts centre, halifax, ns from december 616, 2018. The nutcracker dance halifax, nova scotia the coast. Aug 19, 2011 symphony nova scotia presents the nutcracker with halifax dance and mermaid theatre. Symphony nova scotia in partnership with halifax dance and the mermaid theatre of nova scotia invites advancedprofessional dancers to audition for female and male principal roles for their 28th season of the nutcracker. You can choose to attend by concert series or mix and match your favourites with a upick package. In its second season the number of employed musicians doubled, and by 1987 the orchestra had grown to a complement of 39. This ballet, coproduced with halifax dance and mermaid theatre of nova scotia, continues to inspire and delight children of all ages. The original symphony nova scotia hired a core of fulltime players for a januarymay season. The program also includes excerpts from tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite and is bookended by prokofievs troika from lieutenant kij.
Together with halifax dance and mermaid theatre of. The stadacona band, a naval military band does a wonderful concert called a beary merry christmas, with proceeds going to the salvation. Company alumni are all over the world performing, creating, teaching and. Symphony nova scotia is truly nova scotia s orchestra.
Nova scotias take on the nutcracker now a picture book. He has served as assistant conductor of the kitchenerwaterloo symphony and associate conductor of. The symphony offers so much for all nova scotians to take pride in. Tchaikovsky symphony 6 b minor nutcracker suite amazon. The nutcracker is a holiday classic, yet this is the first time ive ever experienced it. Symphony nova scotia presents the nutcracker with halifax dance and mermaid theatre. I have a very emotional relationship with the nutcrackers composer, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, and conducting his works is always a very heartfelt experience for me, explains gueller. With a home base in halifax and performances across the province, symphony nova scotia is proud to be a vibrant, vital part of nova scotia s. Symphony nova scotia s the nutcracker is halifaxs favourite holiday tradition. Widely regarded as one of the finest orchestras in canada, symphony nova scotia enriches the lives of more than 60,000 people each year. Bernhard gueller conducts the nutcracker for the 100th time. At its finest, as here, it is standalone, comparable to the highest musical experience even gaining through its natureinvention as dance music. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, details allmusic. Nov 28, 2014 the baltimore symphony orchestra performs duke ellingtons nutcracker with step afrika.
I have a very emotional relationship with the nutcracker s composer, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, and conducting his works is always a very heartfelt experience for me, explains gueller. Dec 04, 2016 the nutcracker production that features the halifax dance academy, symphony nova scotia, and mermaid theatre has been adapted here for the page. Symphony nova scotia s nutcracker is a timeless holiday tradition. Bernhard gueller conducts the nutcracker for the 100th. Symphony nova scotias the nutcracker is halifaxs favourite. Concert highlights include messiah performances with symphony nova scotia and st.
The nutcracker returns for its 25th year as halifaxs favourite holiday. The company offers dancers the tremendous experience of performing in works created with and for them by some of the best choreographers in the country. Symphony nova scotia is truly nova scotias orchestra. Gabe azzie, symphony nova scotia s new principal bassoonist. She has enjoyed performing in symphony nova scotias the nutcracker for the past four seasons, has appeared as a local participant in canadas ballet. Symphony nova scotia presents the nutcracker a holiday favourite. With halifax dance and the mermaid theatre, symphony nova scotia s presentation of the nutcracker has been one of halifaxs favourite holiday tradition for over 25 years. Featuring incredible giant puppets, beautiful ballet dancing, and the music of tchaikovskys hauntingly beautiful nutcracker suite, the nutcracker tells a story. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of nutcracker, suite from the ballet, on allmusic. Tchaikovsky, chicago symphony orchestra, frederick stock.
Ballet music is a genre of its own intended to be most effective with dance. Symphony nova scotias nutcracker is a timeless holiday tradition. Symphony nova scotias the nutcracker my life in the sun. Presented by symphony nova scotia with halifax dance and mermaid theatre of nova scotia. Symphony nova scotia and the atlantic federation of musicians reach fiveyear collective agreement symphony nova scotia is delighted to announce that it has signed a new fiveyear collective agreement with its musicians, represented by the atlantic federation of musicians. Here are five fun facts from symphony nova scotia we thought you should know about its production of the nutcracker. Symphony nova scotia presents the nutcracker family fun halifax past events with halifax dance and the mermaid theatre, symphony nova scotias presentation of the nutcracker has been one of halifaxs favourite holiday tradition for over 25 years. Tchaikovsky compiled his suite from the ballet the nutcracker, op. The book is based on a version of the nutcracker ballet thats been performed by symphony nova scotia, halifax dance and mermaid theatre since 1991, an adaptation that differs substantially from.
Mid 18th century milanese viola from canimex, baroque bow by snss principal bass max kasper. Utilized adobe creative suite 6 in the production of photos sports editor january 2012 april 2012. Symphony nova scotia announces 201718 concert season the scene. Music from australia, new zealand and canada symphony nova scotia on allmusic 1990. Each year at christmas time, the nutcracker is performed in cities around the world. My motherinlaw and i started taking my daughters to symphony nova scotias the nutcracker, in halifax, as soon as they could sit still in a seat. The nutcracker with symphony nova scotia in halifax youtube. Based on the adaptation performed in my own hometown each year, the illustrations in this picture book are nothing short of magical. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in canada. Ozawas always been a master of orchestral color and he extracts all the color in this dramatic work. Symphony nova scotia s the nutcracker has been halifaxs favourite holiday tradition for 25 years.
Seasonal symphony symphony nova scotia offers a full calendar of holiday concerts at the dalhousie arts centre, starting nov. Presented by symphony nova scotia, mermaid theatre and halifax dance for nearly 25 years, i hope to make it a seasonal tradition. Experience the best of broadway with symphony nova. The nutcracker production that features the halifax dance academy, symphony nova scotia, and mermaid theatre has been adapted here for the page. Jan 29, 2016 maestro bernhard gueller concluded 2015 with a dear musical friend and a happy tradition for his symphony nova scotia tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Symphony nova scotia s newest recording features the music of maestro bernhard guellers favourite composer, franz schubert. The lord nelson hotel and suites, 1515 south park street. In october 1983 symphony nova scotia was created under the direction of conductor boris brott and board president brian flemming. Symphony nova scotia georg tintner, conductor naxos 557243. For the first time ever, symphony nova scotia presents beethovens ingenious triple concerto, featuring not one, not two, but three solo performers. Featuring incredible giant puppets, beautiful ballet dancing, and the music of tchaikovskys hauntingly beautiful nutcracker suite. View gay hausers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. This season bartholomewpoyser will debut with the toronto symphony orchestra, the kingston.
Luckily, you can take part in this holiday tradition yearly in halifax. Looking at my calendar, symphony nova scotia would be in the middle of bach b minor mass at this very moment. As a two act ballet, originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev. A joint production between mermaid theatre of nova scotia and halifax dance, the nutcracker features talented local dancers accompanied by the stellar symphony nova scotia. Tchaikovskys music is gorgeous and its a real treat to hear symphony nova scotia play it. It was the only one of his three ballet suites to have been compiled an published during the composers lifetime. It is a an awardwinning contributor to nova scotia s music scene, offering performances ranging from classical and baroque to pop, folk. Daniel bartholomewpoyser is the artist in residence and community ambassador of symphony nova scotia. Symphony nova scotia announces 201718 concert season. Symphony nova scotia presents the nutcracker family fun halifax past events with halifax dance and the mermaid theatre, symphony nova scotia s presentation of the nutcracker has been one of halifaxs favourite holiday tradition for over 25 years. Enriching the lives of nova scotians through creative, professional performance of a broad spectrum of orchestral music. In this installment of our behind the scenes with bernhard gueller series, the maestro talks about his beloved nutcracker, which has become an annual tradition in nova scotia. Along with a charitable donation to the qeii covid19 response fund, all nova scotia health authority members will be extended exclusive reduced rates by quoting promo code rest at time of reservation. Presented by symphony nova scotia, mermaid theatre and halifax.
This edition of tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite, arranged in 1960 by billy strayhorn and duke ellington, was assembled from the original manuscripts held in the strayhorn repository and the ellington collection of the smithsonian. A retelling of the nutcracker story is a gorgeously illustrated picture book that tells the unique nutcracker story adapted for the stage by leica hardy and graham whitehead and presented annually since 1991 by symphony nova scotia in partnership with halifax dance and mermaid theatre of nova scotia under the artistic. Louis and bizets carmen in concert with the kitchenerwaterloo symphony. Maestro bernhard gueller concluded 2015 with a dear musical friend and a happy tradition for his symphony nova scotia tchaikovskys the nutcracker.
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