Red Deer Symphony

Red Deer Symphony is a regional professional orchestra based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.[1]

History

Founded initially as a community ensemble in 1987,[2] it grew to become a fully professional orchestra presenting six main series concerts, three chamber music series concerts, and a variety of specials and children’s programs.[3] Among the latter is Choir Kids, an annual program which gives the opportunity to twenty elementary school choirs to perform with members of the orchestra.

The Orchestra has been heard in broadcasts for the CBC; replaced the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, which was touring Europe at the time, as the Orchestra for the Alberta Ballet Company in 2000; and has frequently collaborated with Edmonton’s Pro Coro Canada.

In 2012 its Music Director was Canadian conductor Claude Lapalme.[4]

In 2017 the orchestra took part in Canada 150 celebration concert with Steven Page.[5]

References

  1. ↑ David J. Goa; David Ridley (1 January 1998). Aspenland, 1998: Local Knowledge and a Sense of Place. Central Alberta Regional Museums Network. p. 134. ISBN 978-0-919405-13-4.
  2. ↑ "Orchestras". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  3. ↑ "Knowing the Score". AlbertaViews, George Fenwick December 1, 2007
  4. ↑ "An Adventure for the Red Deer Symphony". Orchestras Canada, November 7, 2012
  5. ↑ "Steven Page is forever in search of his next project". Medicine Hat News on March 16, 2017. Stan Ashbee


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