Dazzling orchestral entertainment!
Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. at
Centennial Hall.
A Gilbert & Sullivan Celebration
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October 25, 2008, 8:00pm October 26, 2008, 2:30pm |
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Brian Jackson, conductor Graham Thomson, tenor Sherry Steele, soprano |
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Principal Pops conductor Brian Jackson opens the
season with a terrific tribute to the icons of operetta. Don’t miss this
Gilbert & Sullivan extravaganza, featuring your favourite hits from
The Mikado, Iolanthe, and many more! |
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John McDermott with Orchestra London
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December 6, 2008, 8:00pm December 7, 2008, 2:30pm |
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Brian Jackson, conductor John McDermott, tenor Eric Bogle, folk singer-songwriter |
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Celebrated Canadian tenor John McDermott joins Brian Jackson and Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle for a moving program linking themes of Remembrance, family, and the holidays. Selections will include McDermott’s emotional rendition of “I’ll be seeing you,” Bogle’s poignant “And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda,” and beloved holiday classics “O Holy Night” and “Ave Maria.” Performance Sponsor: General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada |
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Journey to the Stars
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January 24, 2009, 8:00pm January 25, 2009, 2:30pm |
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David Martin, conductor |
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The New Year blasts off as guest conductor David
Martin leads Orchestra London on a musical journey to the stars.
Presenting stellar selections from Star Wars, Apollo 13,
Star Trek, and 2001 Space Odyssey, and featuring a special
appearance by the London Youth Symphony, this program is out of this
world! |
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A Love Affair with Broadway
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February 14, 2009, 8:00pm February 15, 2009, 2:30pm |
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Brian Jackson, conductor |
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Brian Jackson returns to the podium to offer a
Valentine’s gift of musical theatre gems. Treat your sweetheart to “If I
loved you” from Carousel, and countless others in this sweeping
orchestral tribute to the greatest love themes from the Great White Way. |
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The Sweetest Music this Side of Heaven
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March 28, 2009, 8:00pm March 29, 2009, 2:30pm |
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Howard Cable, conductor The Mantini Sisters, vocals |
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Prepare to take a walk down memory lane with
special guest conductor Howard Cable and singing trio The Mantini
Sisters as they celebrate the sweeter side of the big band era. Don’t
miss music from Doris Day, Connie
Francis, The Sound of Music, and a special nod
to Guy and Carmen Lombardo. |
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Last Night of the Proms
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May 2, 2009, 8:00pm May 3, 2009, 2:30pm |
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Brian Jackson, conductor |
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A rousing finale in the English tradition with
“Land of Hope and Glory,” "The Lord of the Rings Suite," "Pomp &
Circumstance," and songs of the sea. This
exciting program also features a special guest performance by violinist
Sarah Ryu, the 2007 Rose Bowl winner.
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