Current Visions: Upstream Ensemble / Symphony NS

 22 years ago, in February of 1997 Symphony Nova Scotia first joined forces with the original Upstream Ensemble to present a unique collaborative concert that paired skilled improvising musicians with adventurous contemporary orchestral music. Since then the Upstream Music Association and Symphony Nova Scotia have presented over a dozen of these events and together have premiered over 30 new orchestral works that break stylistic and cultural boundaries. This spirit of collaboration continues in 2019 as the Upstream Music Association once again join forces with SNS to explore the creative energy that is released when contrasting attitudes and approaches come together to find a powerful common musical ground. This event will present new works by Amy Brandon, Lukas Pearse and Jeff Reilly along with established works by Tim Brady, Bob Bauer, Paul Cram, Erin Costelo and Christos Hatzis.