Fairytales with the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 12/16/2023
Immerse in enchanting tales with the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra led by Martin MacDonald on Dec 16, 2023, 8:00 pm, at PC Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. Soloists Clair Cho (cello) and Danita Zhang (piano) from the 2023 North York Music Festival will dazzle. Explore symphonic fairy tales from Tchaikovsky, Humperdinck, Liadov, and Mendelssohn, culminating in Ravel's "Mother Goose," a magical journey through stories from Tom Thumb to Beauty and the Beast.
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The Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra, under the brilliant direction of conductor Martin MacDonald, invites you to immerse yourself in a night of enchantment and musical storytelling with “FAIRYTALES.” This captivating concert will take place on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 8:00 pm, at the PC Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. The event will also showcase the outstanding talents of the winners, soloists Clair Cho on cello and Danita Zhang on piano of the 2023 North York Music Festival Concerto Competition. We will take the audience on an enchanting musical journey through the rich history of symphonic fairy tales. Iconic themes from Tchaikovsky’s ballets will transport listeners to a world of wonder and excitement, complemented by the vivid and colourful works of Humperdinck and Liadov. Mendelssohn’s timeless interpretation of a Shakespearean fairy tale promises to be a highlight of the evening, showcasing perfection in construction and conception. At the heart of the program lies Ravel’s “Mother Goose,” a centrepiece that offers an affectionate musical gift, weaving little stories from Tom Thumb to Beauty and the Beast into a magical garden of childlike wonder.
PROGRAM
Humperdinck Hansel und Gretel: Prelude
Liadov The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62
Tchaikovsky Selections from Sleeping Beauty: Suite, Op. 66a
Tchaikovsky Selections from Swan Lake: Suite, Op. 20a
Mendelssohn Selections from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61
Ravel Ma mère l’oye (Mother Goose): Suite
Lalo Cello Concerto in D minor (1st movement)
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 (1st movement)
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Location:
PC Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto5183 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, ON, M1B 5Z5 Canada
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Phone:
416-879-5566Contact name:
Wendy Limbertie
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
12/16/2023
Time:
8:00PM
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