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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-09-27, Page 27Forthcoming Marriage Barry and Diane Engel and Murray and Audrey Johnston are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Dawn and Bruce to take place October 7th, 1995 at Brussels United Church. Reception to follow at BMG Community Centre. Stag & toe for TRACY BLACK and NEIL RODGER Saturday, October 7/95 Goderich Arena 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. D.J. - Soundproof Age of Majority Lunch Provided FOR TICKETS eaff529-3628 or 526-7162 Open House for Edythe Beacom's 80th Birthday in Londesboro United Church on October 1, 2 - 4 p.m. Best Wishes Only 73 Ends Thursda "UPLIFTING AND INTEWGENT:' - Patricia Bibby, ASSOCIATED PRESS "EVERYONE SHOULD SEE THIS MOVIE!" - Paula Bond, BET GODERICH 524.7811 kr DANGEROUS MINDS Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9 pm Sun.-Thurs. 8 • m LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-255-3436 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO Fri.-Thurs. Se 1 t. 29-Oct. 5 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1995. PAGE 27. The Blyth Festival has officially closed the 1995 summer season and is delighted by another successful season at the Box Office. Planning for the 1996 season is well underway. New plays are being commissioned and stacks of scripts are being read, all in an effort to find four exciting new plays for your enjoyment and entertainment next summer. Share the adventure and save 17 - 36 per cent off single ticket prices The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony will open its 1995/96 Masterpiece Series with Beethoven's majestic Symphony No. 9, nicknamed the Choral. Performed in Kitchener's The Centre In The Square, the concerts will be presented at 8 p.m. on Oct. 13 and 14. The weekend sponsor is Spae-Naur Inc. Many critics believe that the works of Beethoven's later years sought a more intimate level of communication than earlier pieces. Bridging the gap between the classicism of Mozart and the full romanticism of Chopin and Berlioz, Beethoven seemed concerned to work through some of the stylistic challenges presented by younger composers. Between 1822 and 1824, Beethoven wrote two of his greatest compositions: the Mass in D (Missa solemnis) and, of course, the 9th Symphony. Using Schiller's An die Freude (Ode to Joy) as its setting, the final movement of the 9th brings together the symphonic tradition of the past with an intense and exuberant choral finale. Beethoven's interest in the work goes back to his very early years in Bonn in the late 1790s. A colleague from the time, For young people across Canada looking for the opportunity to become involved in the workings of Parliament, the federal govern- ment provides that chance through a guide and parliamentary page program. "Approximately 40 student are selected from high schools and CEGEPS (Quebec prep schools) across Canada to come and work as pages in the House of Commons," says Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steck- le. "Those hired work part-time during their first year of study at one of the universities in the National Capital Region." The parliamentary guides, young Canadians from various academic and linguistic backgrounds, answer the questions, explain the history and activities of Canada's Parlia- ment as well as the significance of by purchasing your 1996 voucher packages before Dec. 22. The four-coupon Adventure Package ($50) contains one coupon to be exchanged for one ticket to each of the four plays in 1996. The four-coupon Voucher Package ($56) contains four coupons that can be exchanged for four tickets in any combination to any of the four plays in the 1996 season. Voucher coupons make wonder- ful birthday, anniversary and writing to Schiller's wife, said that, "He proposes to compose Schiller's Freude, strophe by strophe. I expect something perfect, since he is wholly devoted to the great and sublime." Although he completed the symphony in February of 1824, the premiere was not given until May of that year. Beethoven was apparently concerned that his music had fallen out of favour with the people of Vienna, and he feared presenting a concert there. However, when news of this fear began to circulate among his friends in the city, a document was prepared proclaiming their confidence in him and their wish to stage the premiere. As a result, Beethoven agreed to conduct both the 9th Symphony and portions of the Missa solemnis at the Kamtnertor-Theater on May 7. There are two versions of the details of that first performance, although the basic story remains consistent. Some claim it was after the Scherzo movement, while others suggest it was at the end of the concert, but it seems clear that the deaf Beethoven was unaware of the tumultuous reception which the work was receiving until the the art and architecture of the build- ings, to the thousands of visitors from Canada and around the world which visit the region each year, says Steckle. In an effort to encourage students from outside the Ottawa area to apply for these employment oppor- tunities, the House of Commons will send selection committees to the regions to interview candidates as well as pay successful candi- dates' transportation costs to and from Ottawa at the beginning and end of the term of employment. Anyone interested in such an opportunity can find the application kits at all Canadian high schools and employment centres on campus or by contacting the MP's office. Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 6 for the guide program and Dec. 1 for the page program. Christmas gifts as they are very flexible and packages may be split up in any combination. Why not share the Gift of Entertainment with family and friends this year? For more information call the Blyth Festival Box Office at 523- 9300. Packages are also available in the following communities: Campbell's Photography, Goderich; Crossroads Gifts, Clinton; Bluewater Office Equipment, Wingham; and Something Special in Exeter. mezzo-soprano caught him by the sleeve and turned him towards the audience to receive their enthusiastic applause. Joining Maestro Chosei Komatsu and the musicians of the Kitchener- Waterloo Symphony for this work will be over 200 choristers and four acclaimed soloists. The choir members are drawn from three local groups: the Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Choir, the Wilfred Laurier Choir, and the Renaissance Singers. The soloists are Christine Walters, soprano; Kathleen Flynn, mezzo; Richard Taylor, tenor; and Gary Relyea, brass-baritone. Hosted by KWS principal flute, Thomas Kay, the opening Preludes will feature the Brass Quintet of the Canadian Chamber Ensemble, who will fittingly salute the 50th anni- versary season with a performance of brass fanfares. Admission to the du Maurier Arts Ltd. Prelude Series is free to anyone holding a ticket to that evening's performance. The doors open for the prelude at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the opening concerts in the Masterpiece Series are on sale now through the Box Office at The Centre In The Square. Call 578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977 to order. A limited number of $5 student rush seats will go on sale at 6:30 each evening. September 28 (P.S. Also Happy Birthday Lloyd Appleby!!) Lodge raises funds at auction The 18th Annual Participation Lodge Quilt Auction will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 in conjunction with the Meaford Apple Harvest Craft Show. Approximately 50 quilts have been donated by church groups, quilters and women's institutes which will be on display in the Meaford Community Elementary School Gym from 10 a.m. until the auction time of 1:30 p.m. Mr. James Jacklin, auctioneer from Chesley has volunteered his • services for this event. Since the auction started in 1978, almost $190,000 has been raised for the Lodge. These funds are used to provide a variety of services for physically and developmentally challenged youth and adults. Participation Lodge is located on a 25 acre sight overlooking four small lakes near Holland Centre, Ontario. Challenged visitors from across Ontario come to enjoy a brief holiday while giving their families a well-deserved break. A residential program provides a permanent home for eighteen challenged people at the Lodge and two Community Living Apartment Projects in Hanover and Owen Sound serve another 15 challenged people. Support staff is available to assist with personal care needs. An additional 25 people across Grey-Bruce are provided with a variety of in-home services, helping them remain with family in their own community. Further information on the Lodge's programs and services may be obtained by calling Participation Lodge at (519) 794-3201. Entertainment Festival planning for '96 Parliament seeks pages No. 9' opens symphony season