Concert Programs
When the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra extended the invitation to Steve Bell to perform a concert of his own material accompanied by the Symphony, one of the early challenges was selecting material. The problem was a good one – Bell’s thirteen albums to that point had produced a surfeit of fan favorites that are orchestra worthy. Eventually, Steve and arranger Mike Janzen settled on the songs and running order you will find here as the content for the Symphony Sessions concerts.
If, as the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding (or in this case, in the performance), then the songs were well chosen indeed. On opening night, this program elicited the acclaim of the conductor, the orchestra and the reviewers, and brought the packed house to its feet for three encores. Audience responses across the country have continued to affirm the power of these compositions to engage the whole person in both reflection and celebration.
There are presently two concerts described on this site. Both have been toured extensively.
Concerts can also be customized to suit particular circumstances, orchestras or events. In order to inquire about a concert configuration other than those described here, please contact Steve Bell’s manager, Dave Zeglinski.
- The Symphony Sessions
This is the original Steve Bell symphony concert, presented at the World Premiere on November 17th, 2006. - The Feast of Seasons
This is a seasonal concert, prepared for the seasons of Advent and / or Christmas.