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“My grandfather was a perfectionist with a super-fine musical ear. It’s what made him a great editor, he knew the pieces by heart.” This is how Johnnes Dyring remembers his grandfather Heinz Moehn. Moehn is known the world over for his work as an editor of great musical works. Moehn specialized in editing works by […]

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Tainted Love: SSO celebrates love’s highs and lows

February 4, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra has a night of passion and drama coming up that will stir even the hardest of hearts. On February 9, 2019 the orchestra will take to the stage for Tainted Love at TCU Place. This is an evening of music that evokes the emotions of young love and deep tragedy. Front and […]

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SSO strikes a jazzy chord with local piano prodigy

January 21, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

In his relatively short career, Friesen has quickly risen through the ranks of Canadian classical musicians. In 2017 he won the Shurniak Concerto competition and was recently named one of the Top 30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30 by CBC Music. Friesen is currently studying at the Glenn Gould School in Toronto and has become […]

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Talent & tradition collide to bring Handel’s Messiah to the masses

December 10, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

It’s hard to argue with a Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra tradition that’s been around longer than the SSO itself. This year, (December 14 & 15, 2018) marks the 105th time Handel’s Messiah will echo through Saskatoon heralding the Christmas season. Tenor Spencer McKnight says it’s the piece he looks forward to most all year. “I just […]

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SSO’s Christmas show full of celebrities, surprises and fireside chats

December 3, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

“Christmas is an emotional time for people, it has the power to bring you back to your roots.” Eileen Laverty loves Christmas music. The folk singer/songwriter is one of the guest artists for the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s 12 Days of Christmas show December 8 at TCU Place. She’s excited to be returning to perform with […]

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SSO to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice

November 5, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

“The First World War had a significant impact on 20th Century music. It was the first-time people connected to each other around the globe.” The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director Mark Turner had no question in his mind when it came to programming the SSO’s November performance. 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end […]

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Intimacy’s the goal for Straker’s SSO show

October 16, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

You may be seated in a theatre with thousands of people but Saskatchewan performer Jeffery Straker wants you to feel like you’re at home in your living room. On Saturday Oct. 20, 2018, Jeffery Straker will take to the stage with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra for an evening of his music on a grand scale. […]

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Brit’s Jazz Fest Picks June 28 – July 1

June 26, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

After an exciting week of shows in every corner of Saskatoon’s downtown, you still have a few days left to get your groove on. Here are my picks for the final weekend at the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Groovy Comeback Thursday The Bassment It’s been a while since Juno-winning Kellylee Evans has […]

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Brit’s Jazz Fest Picks June 22 – 26

June 19, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

The stages will be set for nearly two weeks of performances in every corner of Saskatoon’s downtown. From the free stage to the ticketed performances, there’s something for everyone at the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Here are my picks. You can click on this link to create your own schedule of must sees. Flaming Fantastic […]

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Peters puts his stamp on Saskatoon Opera’s La Bohéme

June 13, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

You may know him as an actor, a director or even a clown but regardless of how you know Saskatoon’s Charlie Peters, you will be impressed by his latest incarnation. Peters is making his directorial debut on Saskatoon Opera’s main stage in a modern retelling of Puccini’s classic La Bohéme. “The sets, the music, the […]

Music

Breaking the 80-year silence: SSO puts Moehn’s music centre stage

Tainted Love: SSO celebrates love’s highs and lows

SSO strikes a jazzy chord with local piano prodigy

Talent & tradition collide to bring Handel’s Messiah to the masses

SSO’s Christmas show full of celebrities, surprises and fireside chats

SSO to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice

Intimacy’s the goal for Straker’s SSO show

Brit’s Jazz Fest Picks June 28 – July 1

Brit’s Jazz Fest Picks June 22 – 26

Peters puts his stamp on Saskatoon Opera’s La Bohéme

New series set to reach Climax

A new vampire queen in Toontown

Local grindhouse flick aims to please

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