Music
gm@kingstheatre.ca
(902) 532 7704
Doors open at 6:45pm
Nova Scotia’s finest musicians team up for this spectacular performance, featuring the two greatest clarinet quintets of our times, by Mozart and Brahms.
Dominic Desautels - Clarinet
Born in Granby, Quebec in 1982, Dominic Desautels is the principal clarinetist of Symphony Nova Scotia. He is the winner of several awards in Canada, including Radio-Canada’s Jeunes Artistes auditions, the Université de Montréal’s concerto competition, and more. He attended the Conservatoire de Montréal, University of Western Ontario, Glenn Gould School in Toronto, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Université de Montréal. Upon graduation Desautels was appointed principal clarinet of the Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais, one of the most distinguished orchestras in Brazil, a position he held from 2008 to 2012, until he accepted the same position with Symphony Nova Scotia. He performs internationally as a chamber musician, recitalist, and soloist with orchestras, on the radio, and on television.
Jennifer Jones - Violin
Jennifer Jones was born in Ottawa, Ontario, but has lived most of her life in Halifax. Jennifer obtained a Master of Music degree in Performance and Pedagogy at Indiana University, under the direction of Josef Gingold. Jennifer has performed as a soloist with the NSYO, Dalhousie Chamber Orchestra, Chebucto Orchestra, Saint John Symphony and Symphony Nova Scotia. Throughout her career she has maintained a busy private studio and loves her work as a part time instructor at Acadia University. Symphony Nova Scotia is where Jennifer devotes most of her energy as she enjoys her work under the direction of Bernhard Gueller and the collaboration with so many fine musicians.
Kerry Kavalo - Viola
Kerry Kavalo currently serves as assistant principal viola in Symphony Nova Scotia, which performs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Prior to joining Symphony Nova Scotia, Kerry was a viola fellow with the New World Symphony, America’s orchestral academy, in Miami Beach, Florida. Recipient of the Horace and Marie Arnold Viola Award, Kerry earned a bachelor’s degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music under the tutelage of Lynne Ramsey and Jeffrey Irvine. Kerry thoroughly enjoys his opportunities through Symphony Nova Scotia to share the joys of music outside the concert hall, performing in schools and other cultural institutions. As a fellow at the New World Symphony, Kerry taught as a part of the Young Artist Program, allowing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to have private music lessons.
Philippe Djokic – Violin
Philippe’s career and violinist and pedagogue has brought him recognition throughout Canada and abroad. Having completed his studies at the Juilliard School, he subsequently won several prizes at major international competitions, most notably, the Nicolo Paganini and Jacques Thibauld international violin competitions. He has an active career as chamber music performer, and he regularly performs at important international festivals in Dubrovnik, Munich, Ottawa, Colorado and Alaska. He is currently Professor of Violin and Viola at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts and several of his former students currently hold positions in Canada’s major orchestras and leading music schools
Shimon Walt - Cello
Shimon Walt is the Assistant Principal Cellist of Symphony Nova Scotia. Since his arrival to Nova Scotia in September of 1976 he has been an integral part of the province’s musical life. One of the founding members of Symphony Nova Scotia, where he was Symphony Nova Scotia’s first Personnel Manager, a position he held for six years. Shimon has provided musical services to many artists and organizations including Michael Bublé, Kanye West, Anne Murray, Sarah Brightman and John Denver. Today he shares his time between Symphony Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University, Rhapsody Quintet and operating Walt Music.
gm@kingstheatre.ca
(902) 532 7704
Doors open at 6:45pm
Nova Scotia’s finest musicians team up for this spectacular performance, featuring the two greatest clarinet quintets of our times, by Mozart and Brahms.
Dominic Desautels - Clarinet
Born in Granby, Quebec in 1982, Dominic Desautels is the principal clarinetist of Symphony Nova Scotia. He is the winner of several awards in Canada, including Radio-Canada’s Jeunes Artistes auditions, the Université de Montréal’s concerto competition, and more. He attended the Conservatoire de Montréal, University of Western Ontario, Glenn Gould School in Toronto, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Université de Montréal. Upon graduation Desautels was appointed principal clarinet of the Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais, one of the most distinguished orchestras in Brazil, a position he held from 2008 to 2012, until he accepted the same position with Symphony Nova Scotia. He performs internationally as a chamber musician, recitalist, and soloist with orchestras, on the radio, and on television.
Jennifer Jones - Violin
Jennifer Jones was born in Ottawa, Ontario, but has lived most of her life in Halifax. Jennifer obtained a Master of Music degree in Performance and Pedagogy at Indiana University, under the direction of Josef Gingold. Jennifer has performed as a soloist with the NSYO, Dalhousie Chamber Orchestra, Chebucto Orchestra, Saint John Symphony and Symphony Nova Scotia. Throughout her career she has maintained a busy private studio and loves her work as a part time instructor at Acadia University. Symphony Nova Scotia is where Jennifer devotes most of her energy as she enjoys her work under the direction of Bernhard Gueller and the collaboration with so many fine musicians.
Kerry Kavalo - Viola
Kerry Kavalo currently serves as assistant principal viola in Symphony Nova Scotia, which performs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Prior to joining Symphony Nova Scotia, Kerry was a viola fellow with the New World Symphony, America’s orchestral academy, in Miami Beach, Florida. Recipient of the Horace and Marie Arnold Viola Award, Kerry earned a bachelor’s degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music under the tutelage of Lynne Ramsey and Jeffrey Irvine. Kerry thoroughly enjoys his opportunities through Symphony Nova Scotia to share the joys of music outside the concert hall, performing in schools and other cultural institutions. As a fellow at the New World Symphony, Kerry taught as a part of the Young Artist Program, allowing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to have private music lessons.
Philippe Djokic – Violin
Philippe’s career and violinist and pedagogue has brought him recognition throughout Canada and abroad. Having completed his studies at the Juilliard School, he subsequently won several prizes at major international competitions, most notably, the Nicolo Paganini and Jacques Thibauld international violin competitions. He has an active career as chamber music performer, and he regularly performs at important international festivals in Dubrovnik, Munich, Ottawa, Colorado and Alaska. He is currently Professor of Violin and Viola at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts and several of his former students currently hold positions in Canada’s major orchestras and leading music schools
Shimon Walt - Cello
Shimon Walt is the Assistant Principal Cellist of Symphony Nova Scotia. Since his arrival to Nova Scotia in September of 1976 he has been an integral part of the province’s musical life. One of the founding members of Symphony Nova Scotia, where he was Symphony Nova Scotia’s first Personnel Manager, a position he held for six years. Shimon has provided musical services to many artists and organizations including Michael Bublé, Kanye West, Anne Murray, Sarah Brightman and John Denver. Today he shares his time between Symphony Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University, Rhapsody Quintet and operating Walt Music.
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing: $22. Advance, $20. Members, $24. Door, $5. Youth - Reserved Seating
Where to buy Tickets: Purchase tickets On-line, by telephone 902-532-7704, or at the box office
Purchase Tickets Online
Where to buy Tickets: Purchase tickets On-line, by telephone 902-532-7704, or at the box office
Purchase Tickets Online
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
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