beck de Burgos, and Charles Dutoit, who joined the _ The first movement of the work can be compared orchestra in 1977. to a play, in which each of the solo instruments It is under Dutoit‘s leadership that the Montreal enters in turn, much like characters on the stage. Symphony has come to be regarded as Canada‘s ‘"‘Each musical element is connected with one finest orchestra. International tours and a major soloist, and they make up a conversation in which recording contract with Decca/London Records each speaks his own language." Founded in 1934, the Montreal Symphony was shaped by the many prestigious guest conductors who worked with the orchestra during the 1940s and 50s, including Bruno Walter, Igor Stravinsky, Leopold Stowowski, and Leonard Bernstein. From 1961â€"67, Zubin Mehta acted as Music Director, and the symphony became the first Canadian orchestra to tour Europe. Mehta‘s sucâ€" cessors included Franzâ€"Paul Decker, Rafeal Fruhâ€" beck de Burgos, and Charles Dutoit, who joined the orchestra in 1977. All Shook Down is pretty much Westerberg‘s show. His increasing influence on the group‘s direction has reached a point where the beginning of the end for the Mats may be near. Nonetheless, All Shook Down is another fine showcase for Westerberg‘s growth as an artist. He eschews the loud/fast rule that once defined the Mats‘ sound for The one hundred musicians of the acclaimed Montreal Symphony will perform at The Centre in the Square this Friday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. C on e en eoee e Te e We â€"~ All Shook Down who wouldn‘t acknowledge some debt to Hank The Replacements Williams. Although he recorded for only six years Sire/WEA from 1947 until his death in 1953, Williams remains The Mats, as they‘re affectionately known, were a huge country figure, a name as popular in expected to lead rock music into the ‘90s. The Nashville as any of the new country breed. sloppy, even cavalier, approach these arrogant . This tripleâ€"cassette, 84â€"song package offers a Minneapolis boys take to rock and roll has endeared definitive overview of his short, yet remarkable, them to critics and fans alike. A look at their 10â€"year recording career. The packaging, however, is recording career reveals an oftâ€"brilliant, sometimes probably more elaborate than either the man or his pedestrian, rock band whose leader, Paul Westerâ€" music, much of which consists of little more than his berg, has distinguished himself as one of rock‘s distinctive voice and guitar. Yet even 37 years after most gifted songwriters. his death, such classics as I‘m So Lonely I Could All Shook Down is pretty much Westerberg‘s Cry, Jambalaya, Hey Good Lookin‘, Your Cheatin‘ show. His increasing influence on the group‘s Heart and Settin‘ The Woods On Fire are as vital as direction has reached a point where the beginning the day they were recorded. You don‘t have to be a of the end for the Mats may be near. Nonetheless, lover of country music to appreciate The Original All Shook Down is another ï¬neHeshowgws; "f: Singles Collection. Westerberg‘s growth as an artist. He esc! o almadgs i loud/fast rule that once defined the Mats® sound for _ ROSS MacDonald is a Cambridge freelance writer. Hot Tuna is the onâ€"again, offâ€"again collaboration between Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Cassady, the original guitarist and bassist respectively in Jefferâ€" son Airplane. What started as a musical bond in high school grew into a pleasant diversion from the Airplane during its heyday, and over the years, the two have periodically surfaced to make a record. Pair A Dice Found is a welcome return. Other than the lineup, which now numbers five, not much eise has changed. Kaukonen and Cassady stick to their countryâ€"blues roots, something they‘ve been doing since Hot Tuna‘s seminal, accousticâ€"only sets. Highlights include a rousing version of Parchman Farm â€" the perfect showcase for Kaukonen‘s always fine playing â€"â€" and a timely remake of Barry McGuire‘s Eve Of Destruction. Pair A Dice Found Hot Tuna All Shook Up reveals a new direction for Replacements Montreal Symphony performs at Kâ€"W‘s Centre in the Square Presented in coâ€"operation with the University of Waterlco °* cCP 9 P’flf]fl"\ presents â€"_QIL.:â€". “J‘ \v‘ 4@R «S cm:.hm.l‘ m “n'nhs.lir o emember o e e e oo o e e p e e ‘Tickets at the City of Waterloo Box Office, Waterloo City Centre (747â€"8765); Humanities Theatre Box Office (885â€"4280); or any ARHRTZZETE®T | Outlet Muskoka Festival‘s B . ib n Thurs., Feb. 7 at 8:00 p.m. Humanities Theatre, EIW TICKETS $20.00 Adults $17.75 Students/Seniors __ SINNERS by Norm Foster A Swiss composer, Martin wrote this concerto in 1949 as a commission from the Orchestra of the Bern Music society. He explains that his intention was to ‘‘display the musical qualities of the various soloists in the wind and brass groups as well as their virtuosity, and so I made the music brilliant and technically difficult."‘ have enhanced the symphony‘s reputation Canada and around the world. Kitchener‘s concert will highlight seven soloists in a performance of Martin‘s Concerto for Seven Wind Instruments, Timpani, Percussion, and Strings. Thereprobauyisn'taoounwmalbveâ€"plus some rock and rollers and folkies for that matter â€" who wouldn‘t acknowledge some debt to Hank wuliams.Al!houqhhersconbdfororwyslxyews from 1947 until his death in 1953, Williams remains a huge country figure, a name as popular in The Original Singles Collection . . . Plus mmwmmmmmm- ï¬onanddesperaï¬mdhbm. The haunting Sad'yBeeuï¬MisuMamuru'gm written, and probably the best example of where Westerberg is headed, with or without the Replaceâ€" mants OTTAWA BALLET Artistic Director Frank Augustyn Sat., Feb. 9 at 8:00 p.m. Humanities Theatre, UW TICKETS $21.00 Adults $18.25 Students/Seniors "With love, lust, sequins and By n J ~ IFGIVINGGNESYOU & A WARM FEELING IN YOUR TOES, WE NEED A LOT MORE WARM TOES. WA CITIZEN The giving begins with you. Showtime for Kids! SPHERE CLOWN BAND Sponsored by Sat., Feb. 16 at 1:00 p.m. Humanities Theatre, UW $7.50 Adults $5.35 Kids/Students/Seniors Highâ€"energy kids entertainment â€" music, comedy & education in a show for all ages‘