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Celtic music is as diverse as the Celtic spirit. This concert, featuring Edmonton’s award-winning Knock School of Irish Dance, explores all the colours and as many kinds of Celtic music as a stage can hold. From classics by Mendelssohn, Herbert, and others to traditional tunes from the Emerald Isle, this Celtic celebration has it all.
Tickets available for purchase at Hawrelak Park on-site box office beginning at noon.
Adult Reserved $29 / Grass $20
Child Reserved $13 / Grass free
Tickets subject to applicable service charges.
Family BBQ After Performance
Nothing beats a picnic in the park! Join ESO musicians as they host a family BBQ, serving up tasty burgers and refreshing beverages. Snack on both for only $5. All proceeds to support the ESO's Education programs.
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra thanks its generous sponsors!
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Program Info
MENDELSSOHN
The Hebrides, Opus 26: Overture (10’)*
ANDERSON
The Rakes of Mallow (from The Irish Suite) (3’)*
Knock School of Irish Dance
BOR
McMozart's Eine Kleine Bricht Moonlicht Nicht Musik (4')*
GRAINGER
Molly on the Shore (4’)*
GRAINGER
Irish Tune from County Derry (4')*
GRAINGER
Shepherd’s Hey (2’)*
HERBERT
March of the Toys (from Babes in Toyland) (3’)*
ANDERSON
The Irish Washerwoman (from The Irish Suite) (4')*
Knock School of Irish Dance
Intermission
MENDELSSOHN
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 56 “Scottish”: II. Vivace non troppo (5)*
TRADITIONAL (Wales)
Ar Hyd y Nos / All Through the Night (Arr Carmen Dragon) (4')*
ANDERSON
The Girl I Left Behind Me (from The Irish Suite) (3’)*
ANDERSON
The Last Rose of Summer (from The Irish Suite) (3’)*
Eric Buchmann, violin
LOEWE
Selections from Brigadoon (Arr Victor Lamont) (9')*
Sword Dance / Brigadoon / Down on MacConnachy Square / Heather on the Hill / I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean / Come to Me, Bend to Me / Almost Like Being in Love
VARIOUS
An Irish Trilogy (Arr Wendel) (3’)*
My Wild Irish Rose / Irish Lullabye / When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
HARDIMAN
Music from Lord of the Dance (Arr Larry Moore) (6)*
Lord of the Dance / Cry of the Celts
Knock School of Irish Dance*Indicates approximate performance duration
Artist Bios
Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Bob Bernhardt, conductorBob Bernhardt is the second Music Director in the history of the combined Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, and is currently in his 15th season with the company. Mr. Bernhardt also holds the additional title of Principal Pops Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra, where he is currently in his 27th season. He began his professional career there in 1981 as Assistant Conductor, and has worked with the Orchestra every year since. He was the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic (1995-98), Music Director and Conductor of the Tucson Symphony (1987-95), Principal Guest Conductor of Kentucky Opera (1991-96), and Music Director of the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra (1985-1987). His vast symphonic repertoire covers most of the standard canon and his commitment to the music of our time is significant.
He has guest conducted the Detroit, St. Louis, Seattle, Phoenix, Nashville, Colorado, Pacific and Iceland Symphony Orchestras among others, and has been a frequent guest with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Tucson Symphony, and the Boston Pops. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1978. In addition to his work with the CSO, he has conducted the Opera Companies of Nashville and Birmingham. He has also conducted the Louisville Ballet, the North Carolina Ballet, the Jacksonville Ballet and the Lonestar Ballet. Born in Rochester, NY, Robert Bernhardt holds a Master's Degree with Honors from the University of Southern California School of Music where he studied with Daniel Lewis. He was a Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of Union (NY) College, where he was an Academic All-American Baseball Player.
Since making his ESO debut in May 2006, Robert Bernhardt has become a favourite guest conductor of both the orchestra and its audience. The 2010 Symphony Under the Sky is the fifth consecutive edition of the festival led by Mr. Bernhardt. In the 2010-2011 ESO performance season, he will return to Edmonton to conduct holiday programs including Glad Tidings – A Lightly Classical Christmas and Christmas Pops.
Knock School of Irish Dance
Knock School of Irish DanceThe Knock School of Irish Dance was established in 1996 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, by Angela Hogan, T.C.R.G. From those early days with 13 dancers, until today with more than 120 dancers of all ages and levels, the school strives for excellence and joy in dance. Busy in the community, the Knock School dancers are extremely well received and frequently requested for performances of all kinds. They have performed at Heritage Days; Klondike Days Military Tattoo; Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Education, POPS, and Symphony for Kids concerts; the Emerald Ball; Big Breakfast Television; and absolutely everywhere during the week of St. Patrick’s Day!
Each June brings with it the excitement of Knock School’s annual Dance Drama. The magnificent Winspear Centre is the venue for this presentation featuring every dancer at the school. Dancers from Knock School have competed at the World Championships in Ireland and Scotland since 1997 and at the North American Championships in Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, Boston, Nashville, Philadelphia, San Diego, and Ottawa. The school’s advanced dancers have ranked as high as 3rd at the North American Championships. Knock has had two 1st place dancers in the Western Canadian Regional Championships, and their Ceili Teams have placed 1st, 2nd & 4th in Western Canada, winning a combined total of six Western Canadian Regional Championships.
The Knock School of Irish Dance last appeared with the ESO in November 2009.
Festival Info
Parking
Park your vehicle for only $5 at the U of A’s Stadium Car Park (116 St & 89 Ave), and ride Hybrid ETS buses for FREE directly to Hawrelak Park! Parking is very limited at Hawrelak Park and not guaranteed. Free, supervised bike racks will also be available at Hawrelak Park, courtesy of the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society.
On-site Box Office
The on-site Box Office Tent is cash only. There will be an ATM machine on site.
Hawrelak Park Box Office Hours
Friday, Sep 3rd: 5 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, Sep 4th: 12 pm to 8 pm
Sunday, Sep 5th: 12 pm to 8 pm
Monday, Sep 6th: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Food & Drink
Food vendors will be located in the Heritage Amphitheatre and the Winspear Concession stand will offer snacks, hot and cold drinks, wine & beer.Symphony Under the Sky Online
We’ll be blogging, tweeting, and posting updates to our Facebook page all weekend – and you can do the same using the free Wi-Fi at the Amphitheatre.
Twitter: @edmsymphony (festival hashtag is #yegsuts)
Facebook: facebook.com/edmontonsymphony
Blog: EdmontonSymphony.com/blog
You can also submit your favourite pictures from your experiences at our festival to our photo contest! Complete rules and guidelines will be posted on our website.
Weather
In case of inclement weather, festival concerts will take place at the Winspear Centre. If at all possible, all performances will remain at Hawrelak Park. The decision about whether to change venues will be made 3 hours prior to the performance. Venue change information will be announced on 105.9 Shine FM, posted on the front page of this website, and noted at (780) 428-1414 and 1-800-563-5081.
Festival Supporters
Thank you to our festival supporters The City of Edmonton through the Edmonton Arts Council, The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, AM 930 The Light, 105.9 Shine FM, Lexus, Bullfrog Power, Trailblazer RV, General Metals Recycling, Shanked Computer Recycling, General Dynamics and Canadian Western Bank.
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The music on the program encompasses traditional Irish melodies and songs, but also a variety of works from other Celtic regions, and classical music inspired by Irish and Scottish places, tunes, and spirit. We go from Molly on the Shore to Brigadoon to Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
Our online sales for this performance have now ended, but you can purchase tickets in person beginning at noon. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
I am wondering if there are still seats available at the box office, or
are just the grass seating now??
Beth
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Last I heard, there was very limited reserved seating still left for the afternoon performance, but it is possible there is some left. I should be able to update you around noon about the reserved seating. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
Thank-you,
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The box office on-site only accepts cash. There is an ATM on site which you can take cash out of using your debit card. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
There will be no bagpipes at this performance. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
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