At 93, Howard Cable Debuts with the Sudbury Symphony
Legendary Conductor, Composer and Arranger Makes Debut on Oct. 18
Sudbury, ON October 8, 2014: At 93 years old, most people have been long retired, and are spending their time relaxing and on leisure activities. Not Howard Cable. At 93 years young, he’ll lead the Sudbury Symphony as they take a step back in time to the 1960s during their first concert of the 2014.2015 season.
“Everyone has experienced the influence of Howard Cable,” Executive Director Dawn Cattapan stated. “A lot of people just don’t realize it.”
Cable’s career spans back to 1936, as a programmer and scriptwriter for CFRB in Toronto. He soon moved over to CBC and became known for shows such as “Music By Cable,” “Jolly Miller Time” and “Canadian Cavalcade.” His illustrious career has taken him from coast-to-coast, working with orchestras, festivals, and even a stint as the music consultant for the iconic Canadian trio Sharon, Lois and Bram in the 1990s.
At age 93, he’ll be making his conducting debut with the Sudbury Symphony, reflecting back a decade that brought him to the forefront of the musical world. During the height of the 60s, Howard Cable worked as a studio conductor and on Broadway, arranging music and conducting popular musicals like Man of La Mancha and Chu-Chem. He worked in Canada during the decade as well, serving as Executive Producer of Onsite Entertainment for Expo 67 in Montreal.
During his performance with the Sudbury Symphony, Howard Cable will showcase some of his favourite moments and songs of the 1960s; from television show themes such as Gilligan’s Island to some of the decade’s most popular sing-along songs. Leading the crooning will be rising superstar Michael Vanhevel, who at 22 years old has already filled houses at the St. Jacobs Playhouse, the Huron Country Playhouse and the Stratford Festival Theatre.
Swinging Sixties: The Best of the Crooners is presented by Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations: A Glencore Company and will take place at 7:30pm on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Glad Tidings Tabernacle (1101 Regent Street South). Tickets start at $13 for those 29-and-under, with all other tickets starting at $27. To order tickets, please call 705.673.1280, or visit www.sudburysymphony.com.
About the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra:
Performing a 6 concert season annually, the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra is recognized as one of Sudbury’s leading performing arts institutions and a leader in orchestral music in Northern Ontario.
Founded in 1953, the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to increase the awareness and appreciation of music in the Sudbury Region and surrounding area by providing the opportunity for the public to attend a stimulating program of concerts and by encouraging artistic excellence, commitment and education.
The Season Presenting Sponsor is Petryna Advertising. The Amped Up! Program is presented by Vale. The SSO is grateful for the support of its government funding partners: The Ontario Arts Council and the City of Greater Sudbury.
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