Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, Sunday, February 9, 3:00pm
The Nexus at First – 450 Okanagan Ave SE

On February 9 we take a journey to the misty highlands of Scotland with The Kamloops Symphony as they perform the sweeping melodies of Felix Mendelssohn’s “Scottish Symphony”. And we will feel the emotion as rising Canadian star Elisabeth St-Gelais brings Wagner’s “Wesendonck Lieder” to life, a beautiful and moving reflection on love and longing. Also on the program: The vibrant energy of Bacewicz’s “Concerto for Orchestra” and the rich, warm melodies of Duparc’s “Phidylé”.

This is music that tells stories, stirs the soul, and takes the audience on an unforgettable journey. This inspiring music is the final Salmon Arm performance of the KSO’s 48th anniversary season and is proudly presented by Sterling Land Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities.

Elisabeth St. Gelais graduated with a Master in Music degree specializing in “Voice and Opera” from the Schulich School of Music at McGill University in April 2023. An Innu from the Pessamit community of the Côte -Nord in Québec, Elisabeth places great importance on sharing her culture through her mission as an artist. As an indigenous artist, and proud representative of her nation, she is committed to the reconciliation of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Elisabeth has won numerous prizes including the Prix d’Europe 2023 on June 22 of that year at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal and is the winner of the First Prize and the Audience Choice at the annual competition of the Canadian Opera Company, CentreStage Competition 2023 edition. In November 2023 she was the winner of the Western Canada District as well as Northwest Regionals Encouragement Award Winner as part of the MET OPERA LAFFONT Competition.

Share in this extraordinary afternoon by purchasing your Salmon Arm tickets on-line. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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