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Masterworks Series
Previously known as the Ovation Series, Orchestra London’s flagship classical series presents some the greatest musical masterpieces from around the world.
Saturday nights at 8:00 pm, Centennial Hall. Join us for a Free Pre-concert chat in the hall at 7pm.
Romantic Blockbusters [MAY 12/2012] 90% SOLD
Timothy Vernon, conductor
Jan Lisiecki, piano
17-year old pianist Jan Lisiecki's triumphant Orchestra London debut last year brought the house down . . . why wait to have him back? Jan performs Schumann's Piano Concerto, one of the repertoire's most beautiful treasures, while Maestro Timothy Vernon closes the series with Tchaikovsky's passionate and fiery 5th Symphony!
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Free Pre-concert chat in the hall with Timothy Vernon at 7 pm.
[Lisiecki is] . . . one of the most sensational young artists to emerge in Canada in the past decade" (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Jan Lisiecki's website
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Opening Night: Orchestra London All-Stars [OCT. 1/2011]
Alain Trudel, conductor
Mary-Elizabeth Brown, violin
Kelvin Enns, viola
The season officially opens with a symphonic spectacle featuring Orchestra London's very own stars! Brand-new Maestro Alain Trudel conducts his first concert of the season. Violinist Mary-Elizabeth Brown and Violist Kelvin Enns play Mozart's beloved Sinfonia Concertante, the Brass section sparkles with Gabrielli fanfares; and Maestro Alain Trudel will lead Shostakovitch's brilliant 9th symphony, where every player in the orchestra is a virtuoso! Come out for a glorious evening of music-making!
Maestro Trudel will present a Pre-Concert Chat in the hall at 7 pm.
In the Shadow of Mahler [NOV. 12/2011]
Alain Trudel, conductor
Marianne Fiset, soprano
Maestro Alain Trudel honours the great Mahler with Adagietto from the 5th Symphony (the music from Scott Moir & Tessa Virtue's Olympic-Gold performance); and Blumine and Lieder from Rückert and Des Knaben Wunderhorn, featuring Soprano Marianne Fiset. Sibelius' captivating 2nd Symphony completes this truly inspirational program.
Scott Moir & Tessa Virtue's Gold Medal Performance to Mahler's 5th Symphony, (Adagietto)
Marianne Fiset's website.
Did you know? Maestro Trudel will present a Pre-Concert Chat in the hall at 7 pm.
Folk Dances [DEC. 3/2011]
Tania Miller, conductor
At the heart of many of the best known orchestral works are the incredible collection of folk dances preserved and showcased by such greats as Sibelius, Bartók and Dvořák. Guest conductor Tania Miller takes us on a tour of folk music by all three composers as well as Brahms' Hungarian Dance & the Orchestra London premiere of Smetana's Sarka.
*Please note to due a scheduling conflict Timothy Vernon will no longer be conducting this concert.
Maestra Miller will present a Pre-Concert Chat in the hall at 7 pm.
Aimez-vous Brahms [FEB. 11/2012]
Jean-François Rivest, conductor
Lucille Chung, piano
The greatest love triangle in music history! Johannes Brahms, Clara Schumann, and Robert Schumann's mysterious relationship is explored. Music includes Brahms' Tragic Overture and Symphony No. 4, and Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto performed by Montreal pianist Lucille Chung. Jean-François Rivest conducts.
“[Chung is] a first-rate pianist…and a name to watch” (American Record Guide).
Lucille Chung's website.
From Austria With Love [MAR. 10/2012]
Alain Trudel, conductorIan Parker, pianoBruckner. Ouverture in G minor Schubert Symphony in C major “The Great”Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20
Three giants of symphonic writing; yet each struggled in Vienna… Experience the drama, beauty and elegance as Alain Trudel conducts Schubert’s crowning orchestral creation, "The Great" Symphony. Ian Parker makes his Orchestra London debut on Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20!
Joe Lanza's 25th [APR. 14/2012]
Alain Trudel, conductor
Joseph Lanza, violin
Celebrate concertmaster Joseph Lanza's 25th season with Orchestra London!This concert, in Joe's honour, features Haydn's 7th Symphony, (the first piece he performed with Orchestra London!), and two of his all-time favourites: Vaughn Williams' serene and idyllic Lark Ascending, and Ravel's demonic show-piece Tzigane (gypsy). Conducted by Alain Trudel, this exciting night of music also includes music by Mendelssohn and Haydn.
