Acclaimed American conductor John Nelson returns on September 18 and 19 to conduct the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in Mahler’s magnificent Symphony No. 2, a mammoth work also known as the ‘Resurrection’.
The symphony begins with a funeral march and arrives at a promise of resurrection, forcefully affirmed in the choral finale which features a spectacular offstage brass ensemble and magnificent rousing chorus. The SSO will also be joined by fast rising soprano Nicole Cabell and mezzo soprano Patricia Bardon.
Born in Costa Rica, John Nelson studied at the Juilliard School where he won the Irving Berlin prize in conducting. He has held the titles of Music Director of the Indianapolis Symphony, the adventurous Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and the Caramoor Music Festival in New York. He has also been principal guest conductor of the Orchestre National de Lyon and artistic adviser to the Nashville and Louisville Orchestras.
Nicole Cabell, the 2005 winner of the BBC Singer of the World Competition in Cardiff and exclusive DECCA recording artist, is fast becoming one of the most sought-after lyric sopranos of today. Her solo debut album, “Soprano” was named “Editor’s Choice” by Gramophone.
Dublin-born Patricia Bardon studied with Dr Veronica Dunne at the city’s College of Music and came to early prominence as the youngest ever prize-winner in the Cardiff BBC Singer of the World Competition.
The HWA - SSO Charity Gala on 18 Sep is a fundraising concert proudly sponsored by the National Skin Centre and held in aid of the Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA).
Date & time
18 & 19 September 2009 (Friday & Saturday), 7.30pm
Open Rehearsal: Thu, 17 Sep, 6.30pm – 10.15pm | Esplanade Concert Hall
for Subscribers, Friends of SSO and ticketholders
Venue
Esplanade Concert Hall
Performers
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
John Nelson conductor
Nicole Cabell soprano
Patricia Bardon mezzo-soprano
Singapore Symphony Chorus
Singapore Bible College Chorale
Hallelujah Chorus
Lim Yau, chorus master
Programme
MAHLER Symphony No. 2 in C minor ‘Resurrection’
Ticket prices (before booking fees: $1 for tickets $20 and below, and $3 for tickets above $20)
Sep 19: $11, $16, $26, $38, $50, $60
Students, Senior Citizens & NSF: 30% (Cat 4 – 6 only)
Sep 18: $100, $160, $200, $280
Tickets are available from SISTIC hotline: 6348 5555, website: www.sistic.com.sg, SISTIC counters islandwide and Esplanade Box Office.
For more information, please visit www.sso.org.sg.
The symphony begins with a funeral march and arrives at a promise of resurrection, forcefully affirmed in the choral finale which features a spectacular offstage brass ensemble and magnificent rousing chorus. The SSO will also be joined by fast rising soprano Nicole Cabell and mezzo soprano Patricia Bardon.
Born in Costa Rica, John Nelson studied at the Juilliard School where he won the Irving Berlin prize in conducting. He has held the titles of Music Director of the Indianapolis Symphony, the adventurous Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and the Caramoor Music Festival in New York. He has also been principal guest conductor of the Orchestre National de Lyon and artistic adviser to the Nashville and Louisville Orchestras.
Nicole Cabell, the 2005 winner of the BBC Singer of the World Competition in Cardiff and exclusive DECCA recording artist, is fast becoming one of the most sought-after lyric sopranos of today. Her solo debut album, “Soprano” was named “Editor’s Choice” by Gramophone.
Dublin-born Patricia Bardon studied with Dr Veronica Dunne at the city’s College of Music and came to early prominence as the youngest ever prize-winner in the Cardiff BBC Singer of the World Competition.
The HWA - SSO Charity Gala on 18 Sep is a fundraising concert proudly sponsored by the National Skin Centre and held in aid of the Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA).
Date & time
18 & 19 September 2009 (Friday & Saturday), 7.30pm
Open Rehearsal: Thu, 17 Sep, 6.30pm – 10.15pm | Esplanade Concert Hall
for Subscribers, Friends of SSO and ticketholders
Venue
Esplanade Concert Hall
Performers
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
John Nelson conductor
Nicole Cabell soprano
Patricia Bardon mezzo-soprano
Singapore Symphony Chorus
Singapore Bible College Chorale
Hallelujah Chorus
Lim Yau, chorus master
Programme
MAHLER Symphony No. 2 in C minor ‘Resurrection’
Ticket prices (before booking fees: $1 for tickets $20 and below, and $3 for tickets above $20)
Sep 19: $11, $16, $26, $38, $50, $60
Students, Senior Citizens & NSF: 30% (Cat 4 – 6 only)
Sep 18: $100, $160, $200, $280
Tickets are available from SISTIC hotline: 6348 5555, website: www.sistic.com.sg, SISTIC counters islandwide and Esplanade Box Office.
For more information, please visit www.sso.org.sg.
