NBO Benefit Concert

Anton Kuerti, piano

On January 8, 2010, the National Broadcast Orchestra made its Chan Centre debut with a special Benefit Concert in support of its inaugural season.  Conducted by Alain Trudel, the concert featured the world premiere of a symphony by Michael Oesterle, and performances by special guests Anton Kuerti, piano, and Jens Lindemann, trumpet.

The National Broadcast Orchestra
Alain Trudel, conductor
Friday, January 8, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Chan Shun Concert Hall
Chan Centre at UBC

Jens Lindemann, trumpet

Program
OESTERLE:  The Sparrow’s Ledger (world premiere, CBC commission)
BEETHOVEN:  Piano Concerto No. 0 (orchestrated and performed by Anton Kuerti)
GILLILAND:  Kalla (with Jens Lindemann, solo trumpet)
TRUDEL:  New Work for trumpet and orchestra (world premiere with Jens Lindemann)
PROKOFIEV:  Classical Symphony

This program was recorded for broadcast on CBC Radio 2.

For those who could not attend but wish to support the National Broadcast Orchestra, click here to learn more.

Gala Concert Musicians Jan 8, 2010

First violin - Brent Akins (concertmaster), Angela Cavadas, Mark Ferris, Lawrie Hill, Patricia Armstrong, Cameron Wilson
Second violin – Rebecca Whitling (principal), Jennie Press, Anne Cramer, Evelyn Rumley-Creaser
Viola - Neil Miskey (principal), Andrew Brown, Stephen Wilkes
Cello - Janet Steinberg (principal), Dianne Berthelsdorf, Charles Inkman
Bass - David Brown (principal)
Flute - Kathleen Rudolph (principal), Brenda Fedoruk
Oboe - Roger Cole (principal), David Owen
Clarinet - Cris Inguanti (principal), Mary Backun
Bassoon - Sophie Dansereau (principal), Ingrid Chiang
French horn – Benjamin Kinsman (principal), Steven Denroche
Trumpet - Larry Knopp (principal), Henry Christian
Timpani/Percussion – Aaron MacDonald (principal)