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City designates Stratford Symphony Orchestra Week

The orchestra will be celebrating its highly anticipated 20th season launch
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NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF STRATFORD
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The City of Stratford is proud to announce the official designation of September 23 to 28, 2024, as Stratford Symphony Orchestra Week. This proclamation recognizes the Stratford Symphony Orchestra’s invaluable contributions to the arts and its unwavering dedication to enriching our community.

In a recent city council meeting, the “Stratford City Council hereby proclaims September 23 to 28, 2024 as Stratford Symphony Orchestra Week in recognition of the contribution made to the arts and the dedication to the community."

The proclamation sets the stage for a week leading up to the Stratford Symphony Orchestra’s highly anticipated 20th season launch. The Orchestra will celebrate this milestone with an exciting lineup of performances including:

  • Beethoven's 5th Symphony – Saturday, September 28, 2024
    The season opener will feature Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5, marking a significant moment in the Orchestra’s history and our celebration of community and musical excellence.

  • Double Bass Legend Joel Quarrington – Saturday, November 16, 2024
    Enjoy an extraordinary performance by Juno Award winner Joel Quarrington, celebrated as one of the world’s finest double bassists.

  • New Year's Day Celebration – January 1, 2025
    Start the new year with a vibrant concert that promises to bring joy and musical brilliance to all. An annual SSO favourite, this one sells out fast!

  • Celtic Celebration featuring the Bookends – Saturday, January 25, 2025
    Revel in the lively and rich sounds of Celtic music with the engaging performance featuring local celtic band The Bookends.

  • Orchestral Fireworks – Saturday, April 5, 2025
    Experience an exhilarating array of orchestral masterpieces in an evening of musical fireworks.

  • HMS Mother's Day – Saturday, May 10, 2025
    Celebrate Mother's Day with a special concert designed to honor and uplift with beautiful musical selections from Gilbert and Sullivan and more.

To commemorate this significant milestone residents and visitors are invited to attend the SSO’s Beethoven's 5th Symphony Concert on Saturday September 28th at Avondale United Church in Stratford to join in celebrating the Orchestra’s 20 years of musical excellence.

To purchase tickets, or for more details about Stratford Symphony Orchestra and the upcoming season, please visit our website at www.stratfordsymphonyorchestra.ca or contact the Stratford Symphony Orchestra’s box office at [email protected] or (519) 271-0990.

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