First Violin
Robert Uchida Concertmaster
Anne Rapson Associate Concertmaster
Jennifer Jones First Violin, Third Chair
Celeste Jankowski Section First Violin
Karen Langille Section First Violin
Yi Lee Section First Violin
Kirsty Money Section First Violin
Peter Stryniak Section First Violin
Second Violin
Christopher Wilkinson Principal Second Violin
Simon-Philippe Allard Assistant Principal
Second Violin
Janet Dunsworth Section Second Violin
Anita Gao-Lee Section Second Violin
Ken Nogami Section Second Violin
Anne Simons Section Second Violin
Viola
Susan Sayle Principal Viola
Margot Aldrich Assistant Principal Viola
Binnie Brennan * Section Viola
Jane Levitt * Acting Section Viola
(08-09)
Yvonne DeRoller Section Viola
Cello
Norman Adams Principal Cello
Shimon Walt Assistant Principal Cello
Hilary Brown Section Cello
Laszlo Muranyi Section Cello
Bass
Max Kasper Principal Bass
Lena Turofsky Assistant Principal Bass
Flute
Patricia Creighton * Principal Flute
Sarah Junji Moon * Acting Principal Flute
(2008-09)
Christine Feierabend Second Flute/Piccolo
Oboe
Suzanne Lemieux Principal Oboe
Brian James Second Oboe/English Horn
Clarinet
John Rapson Principal Clarinet
Eileen Walsh Second Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Ivor Rothwell Principal Bassoon
Christopher Palmer Second Bassoon
Horn
David Parker Principal Horn
Mary Lee Second Horn
Trumpet
Richard Simoneau Principal Trumpet
Curtis Dietz Second Trumpet
Timpani/Percussion
Michael Baker Principal Timpani
Percussion
Widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in Canada, Symphony Nova Scotia provides quality music and education initiatives to over 50,000 Nova Scotians each year.
Symphony Nova Scotia began in 1983 with only 13 full-time musicians. Today, it is the largest employer in Nova Scotia’s cultural community, employing 37 musicians and 10 administrative staff, along with over 150 contracted artistic, production and technical personnel. Its talented team has won many awards, including four East Coast Music Awards for classical music.
The orchestra has repeatedly been praised for its versatility and flexibility, performing everything from baroque to pops to jazz with equal finesse. International music veteran Howard Cable calls Symphony Nova Scotia “the most versatile orchestra in Canada.”
Symphony Nova Scotia places a high priority on community involvement and outreach. Its education programs reach over 14,000 elementary, junior, and senior high school students each year – students who may not otherwise have access to a symphony. The Symphony also conducts many accessible community programs, including pre-concert chats, open dress rehearsals, performances in the local public library, and regional touring.
Symphony Nova Scotia recently released a new recording, Dancing in the Light. This recording features works by Canadian composer Christos Hatzis and solos by Rivka Golani, Beverly Johnston, and Suzanne Lemieux. The Halifax Herald says, “The orchestra, superbly directed by Gueller… plays compellingly and brilliantly."
This year, under the continued direction of Maestro Bernhard Gueller, Symphony Nova Scotia has continued creating unforgettable and accessible experiences for Nova Scotians. Its 2007-08 lineup has something for everyone, including classical, baroque, jazz, and popular music. From Brahms to Buck 65, Expect the Unexpected with Symphony Nova Scotia!
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