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Masterworks Series
Orchestra London’s flagship classical series presenting great musical masterpieces.
Saturday nights at 8:00 pm, Centennial Hall. Join us for a Free Pre-concert chat in the hall at 7pm.
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OPENING NIGHT: Beethoven Experience [Oct. 20/2012]
Alain Trudel, conductor; Janina Fialkowska, piano
Join Orchestra London Opening Night for the Beethoven Experience, the start of a fantastic season in celebration of his music. Internationally renowned pianist Janina Fialkowska performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, followed by his blockbuster Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”.
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Dvořák’s New World Symphony [Nov. 3/2012]
Alain Trudel, conductor
Maestro Trudel conducts Dvořák’s masterpiece Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, one of the most well known symphonies ever written, and Frank Martin’s Concerto for Winds, featuring an all-star team of Orchestra London’s wind players!
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Beethoven’s 5th [Dec. 1/2012]
Uri Mayer, conductor; Shauna Rolston, cello
Orchestra London welcomes back past Music Director Uri Mayer for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, one of the greatest classical works of all time. Cellist Shauna Rolston will take your breath away on Elgar’s beloved Cello Concerto, a cornerstone of the solo cello repertoire.
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Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony [Feb. 2/2013]
Alain Trudel, conductor; Ron George, horn
Don’t miss Schubert’s powerful Eighth Symphony (the Unfinished) in this rarely performed completed version by Schubert Scholar Brian Newbold. Ron George takes centre stage for Richard Strauss’s outstanding Horn Concerto No. 2 and the orchestra performs the delightful Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss II.
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Beethoven’s 9th [MAR. 9/2013]
Alain Trudel, conductor
Nathalie Paulin, soprano; Sophie Louise Roland, alto
Aaron James Ferguson, tenor; Theodore Baerg, bass; UWO choirs
Orchestra London is joined by UWO choirs and soloists for Beethoven’s iconic Ninth Symphony known as “Ode to Joy.” This spectacular performance will bring the house down!
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Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto [APR. 13/2013]
Alain Trudel, conductor; Alexandre Da Costa, violin
Alexandre Da Costa performs Tchaikovsky’s popular Violin Concerto on the multi million dollar “Baumgartner” Stradivari violin! Other works include Prokofiev’s Sinfonietta and Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony in this marvelous tribute to the Russian masters.
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Italian Opera Finale [May 11/2013]
Alain Trudel, conductor
Canadian Operatic Arts Academy Singers
Maestro Trudel conducts the Western University Canadian Operatic Arts Academy singers and Orchestra London for a dazzling program of opera hits, including music from Verdi’s Aïda, Rossini’s La gazza ladra, and Juno-nominated composer John Estacio’s Filumena.
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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.
