CONCERT PROGRAMME
Balfour, Kiwetin-acahkosy, North Star
Holst, The Planets, op. 32
Mars, the Bringer of War.
Venus, the Bringer of Peace.
Mercury, the Winged Messenger.
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity.
Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age.
Uranus, the Magician.
Neptune, the Mystic**
INTERMISSION
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no. 1*
Vivace-Moderato
Andante
Allegro Vivace
Williams, Star Wars Main Theme
Conductor, Adam Johnson
Piano, Anthony Vu*
Special guests:
Members of the University of Guelph Choir, Dr. Marta McCarthy, Artistic Director**
Award-winning conductor Adam Johnson has been hailed as “an exciting talent” and for his “charismatic and commanding presence” on the podium. He completed his tenure as assistant conductor of the Orchestre Symphonique de
Montréal (OSM) in 2018, and was named conductor- in-residence for the 2018-2019 season. He has conducted over 70 concerts with the OSM and is
frequently reengaged as a guest conductor.
Internationally, Adam Johnson has conducted at the Opéra National de Paris as well as in Spain, Germany and the United States. Prior to his tenure
in Montreal, Mr. Johnson worked for three seasons with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and continues to regularly guest conduct orchestras across Canada. Adam also holds the position of Music Director of the Baton Rouge Symphony
Orchestra.
15 year old Anthony Vu was the winner of the 2024 Guelph Symphony Under 23 Competition. He began piano lessons with Michael Berkovsky, and currently studies with Anya Alexeyev at the Taylor Academy for Young Artists, with additional guidance from the esteemed Dang Thai Son.
At just 8 years old, Anthony was invited to perform during the Fifth Canadian Chopin Competition & Festival. Anthony has been a consistent prize winner at many music festivals and competitions. He made his orchestral debut at the age of 13 with the Kitchener Waterloo Chamber Orchestra.
Anthony has studied at several prestigious summer programs including the Cleveland International Summer Piano Institute (on scholarship), the Piano Texas International Academy & Festival, the Oberlin Summer Piano Festival, the Domaine Forget International Academy for Music and Dance, the Bowdoin International Music Festival and most recently the Morningside Music Bridge program. Through these programs Anthony had the opportunity to work with renowned artists such as Dmitri Alexeyev, Dang Thai Son, John O’Conor, Kevin Kenner, Young Hi Moon, Anton Nel and Alvin Chow.
This past summer Anthony attended the prestigious four week Morningside Music Bridge program on a fellowship scholarship covering travel, tuition, room, and board.
Beyond his musical achievements, Anthony, together with his pianist brother, Bill Vu, and their colleagues, regularly participates in fundraising events for SickKids Hospital, the Ontario Alzheimer Association and the Apollo Charity (a program that provides music lessons to children without access to musical education). He is also active in school sports, including track and field, soccer, and football, showcasing his diverse talents and passions.
Our Orchestra
First Violins
Jose Molina, Concertmaster*
Margaret Zak
Carol Sammut
Paul Macnaughton
Yonhee Chang
Roza Ushkanova
Jef ten Korenaar
Katrina Tong
Second Violins
Elayne Ras*
George Cleland
Alison Feuerwerker
Veronica Kroess
Janet Takata
Janine Smith
Anne-Louise Flynn
Violas
Catherine Molina*
Sheila Smyth
Ron Dolynchuk
Linda Umbrico
Charles Small
Cello
Marlena Tureski*
Janusz Borowiec
Keren Cache
Yuliia Ostapenko
Stephanie Lai
Double Basses
Mac Vanduzer*
Ralph Blackman
Art Lang
Flutes
Esther Choi*
Madison Deppe
Bruce Gremo
Christoph Kessel
Oboes
Paul Goeglein*
Alex Rasi
Eric Chow
Ziming Wan
Clarinets
Larry Moser*
Barbara Hankins
Tilly Kooyman
Bassoons
Simion Ciobanu*
Iulia Tiba
Horns
Tony Snyder*
Deborah Stroh
Chris Buchner
Dylon Pastoor
Jerry Phillips
Trumpets
Alexander Cannon*
Todd Holland
Katie Clark
Trombones
Bob Phillips*
Leila Mehkeri
Eric Probst
Tuba & Euphonium
Al Carter*
Christopher Phillis
* Principal Player
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Timpani
Richard Burrows*
Brennan Connolly
Percussion
Madison Keats
Ryan MacKinnon
Easton Page
Harps
Alanna Ellison
Nikki Chang
Special Thanks to our Donors!
PLATINUM BATON $10,000+
Dr. Jennifer Caspers & Dr. Bob Friendship
Theresa Wall
GOLD BATON $1,000
Anonymous
Dorothy Bakker & Danny Lui
Frank & Janet Brewster
June Cauthers
Jason Evans
Peter Hannam
Ron Hearnden & Grace
Lloyd Hicks & Hilda MacLean
Adam Johnson
Lisa Kohlmeier
Marilyn Kuhn & Zoltan Petrany
Theresa Lammer
Gerry & Suzanne Meinzer
Catherine & Jose Molina
Heather Moore
Rosanne Morris & Duncan MacKenzie
Harold & Marilyn Quinn
Stephen Salt
Dr. Dan Schwarz, CV Medicine
Robert Tims
VBA, Friends of the Guelph Symphony
SILVER BATON $500-$999
Knarr Jewellry
David & Janet Knight
Harry & Maryjane Ousseren
Joe Ringhofer
BRONZE BATON $250-$499
Barbara Alderson
Jane Caspers
Dorthy & Ken Fisher
Simon and Janice Irving
Carol Reid
Karen Slatkovsky
Graham & Sharon Smith
Marion Steele
Janet Takata
Sylvia & Glen Tarlin
Butch & Judy Waldrum
Special Thanks to:
Dorothy & Ken Fisher
the wonderful ushers and crew at River Run
Yamaha Canada & Richard Burrows
Dorothy Baker & Danny Lui
Sonny Yuen & Annette Frassen
Shane Fernandes
Pamela Young
All of our patrons and supporters!
FRIEND $100-$249
Heather Beecroft
Irene Berry
Aileen & John Campbell
Edwina & Neil Carson
David & Wilma Churchill
Amy Cousineau
Malcolm & Marta Coutts
Jeanne Forsythe
Paul, Rebecca & Sandra Forte
Nicole deFrancesco
Collin & Marjorie Jutzi
Judy Kingdon
Laurinda Lang
Anne Mattheson
Sonny Yuen & Annette Frassen
Andree ZerIitsch
And to the
GSO Board of Directors
Danny Lui, Chair
Lisa Kohlmeier, Treasurer
Shane Fernandes, Corporate Secretary
Frank Brewster
Roger Garriock
Derek Matisz
Pamela Young
Adam Johnson, ex-officio
Catherine Molina, ex-officio
