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Oakville Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1967 by Kenneth Hollier, the original twelve-member orchestra has now grown into a seventy-five member orchestra under the leadership of conductor and musical director, Roberto De Clara. Dedicated to bringing audiences a variety of music while contributing to the musical growth of its members and the cultural growth of the community, the Oakville Symphony Orchestra's eleven concerts entertain over 5,000 patrons per year. Each season talented Canadian guest artists perform with the orchestra's 65 amateur musicians and 10 professionals who lead and instruct various sections. The OSO also supports the Young Artists Program by providing playing scholarships for young musicians each season.

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Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Oakville Symphony Orchestra, the season is almost completely sold out.

GRAND OPENING    November 21/22, 2009
The grandeur of Sibelius is paired with the infectious Spanish rhythms of De Falla's Three Cornered Hat (El Sombrero a Tres Picos) in this eclectic opening to the new season of the OSO. Distinguished OSO Concertmaster Joseph Peleg is the featured artist in this Oakville premiere performance of the thrilling Sibelius Violin Concerto.

GREAT ROMANTICS    January 30/31 2010
The OSO features its talented Principal Horn, Heath Allen, in this concert dedicated to the music of the great Romantics. Heath performs the popular Horn Concerto #1 of Richard Strauss, in addition to the OSO's rendition of the melodic and energetic Symphony #8 by the Czech master Antonin Dvorak.

HIGH DRAMA   March 27/28, 2010
The thrilling Canadian violinist Veronique Mathieu joins the OSO for the hauntingly beautiful Violin Concerto #2 by the romantic composer Wieniawski. Schubert's delightful Rosamunde Overture opens the concert, while the majestic Symphony #1 of Johannes Brahms brings the concert to its dramatic conclusion.

GRAND FINALE   May 8/9, 2010
Mozart's final Symphony and Tchaikovsky's beloved Piano Concerto #1 offer the OSO musicians and audience a truly unforgettable experience. Outstanding Canadian pianist Maxim Bernard will thrill concertgoers with his rendition of one of the greatest of all piano concerti in this grand finale to our season.