Sonny-Ray Day Rider · Strauss Four Last Songs · Dvořák Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
Think Titanic meets A Beautiful Mind.
Experience the Regina Symphony Orchestra’s 2026/27 Classical Series finale at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, as an evening of reflection, beauty, and extraordinary musical storytelling unfolds.
From Sonny-Ray Day Rider’s The Grief-Eater Firaga to Strauss’ radiant Four Last Songs, performed by acclaimed soprano Tracy Cantin, this concert explores the most profound moments of the human experience — memory, longing, hope, and the beauty found in life’s most meaningful chapters.
The journey continues with Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” a sweeping masterpiece of discovery and celebration where unforgettable melodies capture the excitement of new horizons, the search for belonging, and the wonder of a world waiting to be explored.
Whether you are discovering the orchestra for the first time or returning for another season, this unforgettable Regina concert experience is a must-see performance featuring extraordinary artistry, powerful storytelling, and music that moves you.
Love stories of discovery? Love music that celebrates the beauty, resilience, and wonder of the human spirit? This concert is for you.
Day-Rider The Grief-Eater Firaga
Strauss Four Last Songs
~ Intermission ~
Dvořák Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
Karl Hirzer, conductor
Tracy Cantin, soprano
From the Podium
I am deeply excited to share this program, which brings together some of the most powerful orchestral music ever written. From the rising voice of Sonny-Ray Day Rider to the breathtaking beauty of Strauss’ Four Last Songs and the expansive, searching spirit of Dvořák’s New World Symphony, this concert is a journey through reflection, discovery, and celebration. I look forward to closing the season together with you in what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Karl Hirzer
Music Director Candidate
Think Titanic meets A Beautiful Mind.
Experience the Regina Symphony Orchestra’s 2026/27 Classical Series finale at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, as an evening of reflection, beauty, and extraordinary musical storytelling unfolds.
From Sonny-Ray Day Rider’s The Grief-Eater Firaga to Strauss’ radiant Four Last Songs, performed by acclaimed soprano Tracy Cantin, this concert explores the most profound moments of the human experience — memory, longing, hope, and the beauty found in life’s most meaningful chapters.
The journey continues with Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” a sweeping masterpiece of discovery and celebration where unforgettable melodies capture the excitement of new horizons, the search for belonging, and the wonder of a world waiting to be explored.
Whether you are discovering the orchestra for the first time or returning for another season, this unforgettable Regina concert experience is a must-see performance featuring extraordinary artistry, powerful storytelling, and music that moves you.
Love stories of discovery? Love music that celebrates the beauty, resilience, and wonder of the human spirit? This concert is for you.
Day-Rider The Grief-Eater Firaga
Strauss Four Last Songs
~ Intermission ~
Dvořák Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
Karl Hirzer, conductor
Tracy Cantin, soprano
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