Okanagan Symphony Orchestra announces 2022/2023 concert season
The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce the launch of its 2022/2023 season.
Ticket sales for returning subscribers are now available. New subscribers and single ticket purchasers are welcome to buy as of Monday, September 26. Flexible subscription packages and several options for enjoying the Symphony at a lower price point make it clear that the OSO is for everyone! Music Director Rosemary Thomson extends a warm welcome.
“I am so looking forward to making live music for you, something which I will never take for granted again.”
This season of eight mainstage concerts, enhanced by the OSO’s robust education and community programming, is marked by first-time appearances by several distinguished artists, and the return of a number of audience favourites.
“Our repertoire has a balance of traditional gems from the standard orchestral canon and new works from the composers of today,” says Ms. Thomson. “I am particularly excited to feature compositions by female composers on all of our mainstage programs.” Explore the entire season through the online brochure.
The essential details of mainstage concerts follow below. MIND GAMES with Angela Cheng, pianoKelowna October 21, 7:30 pm | Penticton October 22, 7:30 pm | Vernon October 23, 7:00 pmRenowned Canadian pianist Angela Cheng returns to the OSO to open the season. BIRD’S-EYE VIEW with Guy Few, trumpetKelowna November 18, 7:30 pm | Penticton November 19, 7:30 pm | Vernon November 20, 7:00 pmTrumpeter Guy Few, a Canadian treasure, brings R. Murray Shafter’s glorious work for trumpet and orchestra, The Falcon’s Trumpet, to life. COMFORT & JOY with Ken Lavigne, tenor, and the Okanagan Children’s ChoirKelowna December 16, 7:30 pm | Penticton December 17, 7:30 pm | Vernon December 18, 2:00 pmCelebrate the festive season as lyric tenor Ken Lavigne charms his way into your hearts! ROUND DANCE with Cris Derksen, celloKelowna January 20, 7:30 pm | Penticton January 21, 7:30 pm | Vernon January 22, 7:00 pmJuno-nominated cellist and composer Cris Derksen weaves her classical background, Indigenous ancestry and new school electronics to create genre-defying music. MUSICAL GIANTS with Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, piano, and the Okanagan Symphony Youth OrchestraKelowna February 10, 7:30 pm | Penticton February 11, 7:30 pm | Vernon February 12, 7:00 pmExperience Rachmaninoff’s towering Third Piano Concerto and Jaeden Izik-Dzurko’s prodigious talent. SYMPHONY CLASSICS with Adrian Anantawan, violinKelowna March 3, 7:30 pm | Penticton March 4, 7:30 pm | Vernon March 5, 7:00 pmExtraordinary violinist Adrian Anantawan performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. ORCHESTRAL ROCK ODYSSEY featuring The Gary Cable Project and the Spectrum SingersKelowna March 31, 7:30 pm | Penticton April 1, 7:30 pm | Vernon April 2, 7:00 pmThe OSO and the Gary Cable Project turn up the volume with an evening of classic rock hits! NORTHERN LIGHTS with Ariel Barnes, cello and the OSO ChorusKelowna May 12, 7:30 pm | Penticton May 13, 7:30 pm | Vernon May 14, 7:00 pmOur season closes with audience favourite Ariel Barnes, cello, and the OSO Chorus in uplifting and glorious music. The OSO is pleased to partner with the newly established box office at Kelowna Community Theatre, which will be our ticket agent for Kelowna and Penticton performances, from this point forward. TicketSeller in Vernon continues to handle all sales for performances in Vernon. As the world reopens and people return to their favourite activities or try new ones, we can’t wait to see happy OSO patrons, our longstanding regulars and new fans, in their seats at one of our concert venues. See It… Hear It… Love It… Please join us! www.okanagansymphony.com.
Okanagan Symphony Orchestra announces preliminary information for 2022/2023 concert season
