PROGRAMME
Part I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(1756–1791)
​​Requiem in D minor, K. 626
–Introitus and Kyrie​​
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Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165
-Alleluia
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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620
-Papageno–Papagena Duet
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Gregorio Allegri (c. 1582–1652)
Misereremei, Deus (Psalm51)
W. A. Mozart
Vesperae solennes de confessore,K.339
–Laudate Dominum​
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Le nozze di Figaro
(The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492
–Overture
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G. F. Handel (1685–1759)
Messiah, HWV 56
–Hallelujah Chorus
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INTERMISSION
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PART II
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W. A. Mozart
Der Schauspieldirektor
(The Impresario), K. 486
–Overture
Ave verum corpus, K. 618
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RequieminDminor,K. 626
–Dies Irae
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Bastien und Bastienne, K. 50
–Duetto
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Requiem in D minor, K. 626
–Confutatis
–Lacrimosa
-Luxaeterna
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Letters, Legends, and the Legacy of Mozart
You're about to step into the mind of one of history’s greatest composers. As the lights dim, prepare to experience Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart not just as a name in a music textbook, but as a living, breathing force… bold, brilliant, and wildly human.
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This production is more than a concert. It's a theatrical journey that fuses powerful storytelling with the soaring sound of live orchestra and choir. Over 130 voices from the Greater Moncton Chorale, including the adult chorus and Voices Rising Youth Singers, are joined by the incredible Tutta Musica Orchestra, made up of the Teaching Artists and staff of Sistema New Brunswick, under the baton of Maestro César Suárez.
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At the heart of this performance is Mozart’s Requiem, the hauntingly beautiful work he began as he faced his own mortality. Woven between the musical moments is a compelling narrative, crafted from the composer’s own letters, that paints a portrait of Mozart in all his contradictions: a genius, a rebel, and a man who never asked permission to be extraordinary.
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Scripted by JB Vanier, Artistic Director of Hub City Theatre, the story comes to life through contemporary language and dynamic performances by a cast of local actors. Whether you're here for the Saturday evening performance in the historic acoustics of Saint-Thomas Church or the modern theatrical setting of the Riverview Arts Centre, you’re in for something unforgettable.
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This marks the first fully original production between the Greater Moncton Chorale and Tutta Musica Orchestra—a celebration of music, imagination, and collaboration.
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We hope you enjoy the show as much as we do performing it!
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ABOUT TUTTA MUSICA ORCHESTRA
​​Tutta Musica Orchestra is New Brunswick’s newest professional orchestra and consists of sixty musicians who are the Teaching Artists and staff of Sistema NB.
Tutta Musica offers something that has not existed in New Brunswick until now as our musicians have a mission of transformative social change through the daily instruction of classical music to over 1,200 youth across the province.
From solo acts to full orchestra, we collaborate with artists across many genres to make live orchestral music more accessible, more engaging, and more relevant to more communities throughout New Brunswick
Our Connection with Sistema NB
In New Brunswick, the intertwining of performance and education is a key strategy for artists to sustain their careers. This is exemplified by Sistema NB, which stands as the largest employer of musicians in Atlantic Canada with 58 Teaching Artists on its team.
These artists both perform in theprofessional Tutta Musica Orchestra and teach at various levels: they instruct in local children’s orchestras under Sistema NB, participate in regional youth orchestras in Moncton, Saint John, and Miramichi, and are involved with the provincial youth orchestra, NBYO.
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Conductor
César Suárez
Dr. César Suárez Campos is an accomplished violist, conductor and passionate music educator who has worked extensively across the Americas.
Born in Cumaná, Venezuela, he began playing violin with El Sistema in 1978 and studied musical theory with his father. He then moved to Caracas to continue his studies at the Simón Bolívar Conservatory, eventually earning the title of Viola Teaching Artist. In 1996, César moved to the United States and earned an Artist Diploma in Viola Performance at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, a Master of Music Degree in Viola Performance at Carnegie Mellon University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Viola Performance at Michigan State University. Dr. Suárez has performed as soloist in recitals and with orchestras in Venezuela, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, and the US.
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While in the US, César continued his activities as an educator and conductor. He was chamber music coach and assistant principal conductor with Three Rivers Youth Symphony Orchestra in Pittsburgh, and viola teacher at Saint Vincent College in the city of Latrobe. He was an assistant professor of viola at Michigan State University and a strings’ teacher in the East Lansing, Okemos and Detroit public school districts. César has also worked with several chamber music festivals throughout the US.
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In 2009, Dr. Suárez returned to Venezuela to work as an educator and conductor with several orchestras in the cities of Caracas and Maturín. He participated in the creation of new Sistema youth orchestras in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Peru and Saint Lucia.
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Having moved to New Brunswick in 2017, he currently serves as Viola Teaching Artist and Orchestra Conductor for Sistema NB in Saint John, as well as Guest Conductor for Tutta Musica Orchestra.
Orchestra Members
Violin 1
Pedro Moya
Nathalie Horn
Labib Palis
Skylar Brigley-Byers
Ben Lewis
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Violin 2
Andres Guzman
Helen Faucher
Swan Serna
Tashel Wagaarachchi
Rilès Rémi Ould-Kaci
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Viola
Dalia Garcia
Gisela Gonzalez
Sidney Murgatroyd
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Cello
Daniel Britt
Sèan O’Brien
Alexander Delgado
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Double Bass
Mihai Onete
Jude Melanson
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Flute
Angela Phi
Gracie Lewis
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Clarinet
Esteban Parra
Kalvin Rowe
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Oboe
Sarah Pierrault
Zoe de Joya
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Bassoon
Yaron Felter-Gonen
Lilia Kikuchi
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French Horn
Avery Hubert
Yeva Sibiyakova
Trumpet
Matthew Ross
Leon Wagaarachchi
Trombone
Aaron Good
Selena Tenass
Jim Tranquilla
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Timpani
Ian Gibson
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Keyboard
Nhat-Viet Phi
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Youth Soloist
Yeva Bukenok, soprano (Memramcook)
Lauren Payne. soprano (Riverview)
Olivier Emond, tenor (Riverview)
The Greater Moncton Chorale
Founded in 1987, the Greater Moncton Chorale (GMC) is New Brunswick’s largest and most inclusive choral organization, uniting over 100 voices from diverse backgrounds. Under the direction of Artistic Director Melody Dobson, a celebrated soprano and vocal educator, GMC offers a welcoming environment for singers of all ages and skill levels—no auditions or prior experience required.
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GMC’s programming spans classical masterworks, global folk songs, and contemporary pieces, performed with live instrumental accompaniment. Its ensembles include the Adult Chorus, the Voices Rising youth choirs, and the Music in Medicine choir for healthcare professionals. The chorale performs two major concerts annually and collaborates with regional orchestras and community partners
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Rehearsals are held at Central United Church in Moncton, with a strong emphasis on community, musical growth, and the joy of shared harmony. Whether you're a seasoned chorister or a first-time singer, GMC invites you to raise your voice and be part of something extraordinary.
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Learn more at greatermonctonchorale.ca.
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