In Saturday’s (2/27) Waterloo Region Record (Ontario), Valerie Hill writes, “In what might just be one of the most ambitious and unusual offerings in its 66-year history, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony announced its 2010/11 season Thursday morning. ‘We’re very excited about our season,’ said music director Edwin Outwater, now entering his fourth season with the symphony. … Here’s a quick synopsis of what Outwater has planned: violin superstar James Ehnes for the gala opening; Measha Brueggergosman in a cabaret-style concert; prestigious 2009 Gilmore Artist-award-winner pianist Kirill Gerstein; a collaboration to create something new and unique with electronic master Daniel Deacon; and gothic children’s novelist Daniel Handler, a.k.a. Lemony Snicket. There will be a return of the popular music and acrobatic combo, Cirque de la Symphonie and a night watching Bugs Bunny on a giant screen with the symphony playing the famous and, according to Outwater, brilliant musical scores. … In a nod to modern technology, the symphony has also launched a social network where music lovers can connect and chat, see what’s happening at the symphony (www.kwsocial.ca), have their say and find information such as local restaurants, directions, parking, etc.”
Posted March 1, 2010
