OPENING NIGHT
SPECIAL
Carmina Burana �
October 6, 2021
Timothy
Vernon will conduct this powerful Opening Night performance featuring
the great fanfare of Janacek�s Sinfonietta and the thrill of
Orff�s Carmina Burana with the Orchestra London Philharmonic
Choir and three stellar soloists: London�s own Leslie Fagan, tenor
Darryl Edwards and baritone Aaron St. Clair Nicholson.
MASTERWORKS
Great
Romantics: October 20 & 21, 2004
London�s
own Jennifer Orchard joins Orchestra London for the beautiful
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Schubert�s Symphony No. 9 (The
�Great�) completes an evening of truly grand Romantic works.
American
Masters: November 24 & 25, 2004
Pianist
Hershey Felder plays the famous Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue as
Orchestra London pays tribute to our southern neighbours featuring
Bernstein�s West Side Story Symphonic Dances, Adams�
Lollapalooza and excerpts from Copland�s Rodeo.
Winter
Warmth: January 26 & 27, 2005
Canadian
pianist and composer Heather Schmidt comes to London to perform her own
Piano Concerto No. 2, already garnering rave reviews throughout
North America. With Prokofiev�s Overture on Hebrew Themes and
Tchaikovsky�s triumphant Symphony No. 5, this program offers
musical warmth in the midst of the winter season.
Mozart
Meets Bruckner II: March 9 & 10, 2005
Following
on the enormous audience response to our Mozart/Bruckner program in
2003, we offer the same composers in very different works.
Concertmaster Joseph Lanza and principal violist Kelvin Enns will be
featured in Mozart�s wonderful Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat,
paired in this concert with Bruckner�s most familiar and beloved work,
Symphony No. 7.
Beethoven�s Thirds: April 13 & 14, 2005
The great
Canadian pianist Anton Kuerti joins Orchestra London as part of an
all-Beethoven concert featuring �Beethoven�s Thirds�: Leonore
Overture No. 3, Piano Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 3 (Eroica).
Orchestra London�s former Music Director Alexis Hauser returns for
this concert.
A
Thundering Beat: May 18 & 19, 2005
The
series concludes with Kelly Marie Murphy�s stunning and evocative
overture, From the drum comes a thundering beat, and William
Walton�s electrifying Belshazaar�s Feast, featuring the Orchestra
London Philharmonic Choir and baritone Theodore Baerg.
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SINFONIA
Bach and
the Brandenburgs: October 27, 2021
Timothy
Vernon conducts a concert dedicated to the music of Bach, including
Brandenburg Concertos. No. 1, 3 & 5.
Mozart�s
Requiem: November 10, 2021
At this
time of remembrance, we mourn the tragic loss of all those who have died
in wars all over this world. Orchestra London will be joined by the
Amabile Chamber Choir and soloists for this Mozart program which
culminates with his stirring Requiem.
Rejoice!: December 22, 2021
Celebrate
the holiday season with Christmas themed music by Handel, Mozart, Gossec,
Corelli and more in the glorious acoustics of St. Paul�s Cathedral.
Soprano Nathalie Paulin joins the orchestra for Handel�s Let the
Bright Seraphim as well as the famous �Alleluia� from Mozart�s
Exsultate Jubilate.
Austrian
Artistry: February 16, 2021
Jeanne
Lamon, music director of the celebrated Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra,
returns this season to lead Orchestra London in this concert featuring
the legacy of Austrian composers in Baroque and Classical works for
chamber orchestra including Mozart�s famous Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
St. John
Passion: March 23, 2021
Join
London Pro Musica and five spectacular soloists for the story of
Christ�s final days as told through Bach�s wondrous St. John Passion
with its glorious choruses, stunning arias and moving chorales.
This performance will be enhanced by a free seminar on the Gospel of
John and the problems of anti-Semitism that arise from some
translations.
Italian
Baroque: May 11, 2021
As the
season draws to a close, we look to one of the richest sources of the
Baroque repertoire, Italy, and explore the broad range of both familiar
favourites, and lesser known gems.
CENTURY
SERIES
Appalachian Rhapsody: November 2, 2021
The
familiar music of Aaron Copland�s Appalachian Spring, in its
original chamber orchestra version, will be presented alongside some
newer works with a Romantic core. Clarinetist Jerome Summers joins
Orchestra London and conductor Stephane Laforest for the World Premiere
of Royer�s Rhapsody as well as Baker�s Concerto for Clarinet.
The Child
Within: January 12, 2022
The 2003
introduction of Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina was immensely popular
with the audience. This season, we present her Hommage � T.S. Eliot
for soprano and orchestra. Soprano Monica Whicher also joins the
orchestra for Vivier�s Lonely Child.
Great
Composers, Intimate Works: March 30, 2021
The
Century Series ends with wonderful music for chamber orchestra by the
most celebrated composers of the last century. You will hear some of
the most intimate moments ever created by Stravinsky, Milhaud,
Schoenberg and Hindemith.
TOSCA
June 3-11, 2005
Orchestra
London presents one of opera�s most popular creations, Puccini�s
Tosca. Soaring melodies and riveting drama dominate this tragic
love story set in Rome in 1800. Enjoy the intimacy and beauty of
London�s Grand Theatre as you discover why Puccini�s operas continue to
be among the most performed works ever written.
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reservations for the Premiere performance of Tosca on June 3, 2005!
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POPS
Primadonna on a Moose: October 16 & 17, 2004
Best
known for her five one-woman shows, Canada�s Primadonna Mary Lou Fallis
joins Orchestra London for this comical look at the life of a singer,
Canada and music.
An
Unlikely Affair: November 13 & 14, 2004
Great
Canadian fiddler Frank Leahy (who plays Don Messer�s Violin) teams up
with American virtuosic violinist Robin Braun for this concert of humor,
drama, banter and musical virtuosity. A show as American as apple pie,
as Canadian as the Mounties and as universal as Romeo and Juliet.
Christmas Pops: December 4 & 5, 2004
A
favourite concert for many years, Jeff Christmas will conduct this
annual tradition with selections to make the season bright including the
perennial audience carol sing-a-long.
Celebrating Sinatra: February 12 & 13, 2005
As Old
Blue Eyes looks down upon us, the vibrant Jim Witter returns to London
in this concert paying tribute to this great music legend of the 20th
Century.
A Tribute
to Lerner & Lowe: April 9 & 10, 2005
Brian
Jackson conducts Orchestra London in this fun and lighthearted concert
featuring favourite selections from this legendary Broadway team.
Highlights will include music from Camelot, My Fair Lady
and more.
RSVPops:
May 28 & 29, 2005
As we
journey through the season, Orchestra London will survey the audience to
plan for this concert of your favourites�an orchestral �choose your own
adventure�. You�ll also have the chance to hear 2004 Kiwanis Rose Bowl
Winner flutist Grant van Dyke.
POPS
SPECIAL
Natalie
MacMaster: January 22 & 23, 2005
Enjoy a
mid-winter warm-up as everyone�s favourite Cape Bretoner joins Orchestra
London for this toe-tapping concert. MacMaster will light your soul on
fire with spirited jigs and reels, and stirring strathspeys and airs,
all highlighting the lively tradition of her Nova Scotian and Highland
heritage.
RED
HOT WEEKENDS
Rock �n
Roll Heaven: November 19 & 20, 2004
Since the
earliest days of rock �n roll, it seems we�ve prematurely lost some of
the best and the brightest. Jean Meilleur, Thomas Wade, Rique Franks
and Paul Stephens will pay tribute to such greats as Elvis Presley, Jimi
Hendrix, Freddie Mercury, Janis Joplin and more.
Have
Yourself a Rockin� Little Xmas: December 17 & 18, 2004
A
wonderful holiday tradition, Orchestra London and the Jeans �n Classics
Band present a concert filled with all of your classic favourites and a
few new twists. This evening is guaranteed to get you in the mood for
the holidays with Jim Witter, Denise Pelley, newcomer Taylor Jordan and
saxophonist Aaron Macdonald.
The Song
Remains the Same - The Music of Led Zeppelin: January 14 & 15, 2005
This
fabulous new show features the phenomenal vocal talents of Michael
Shotton as we perform the work of legendary rock band, Led Zeppelin,
whose unique style influenced rock music for an entire generation.
Emmett
Does Clapton: February 18 & 19, 2005
The
incomparable Rik Emmett joins Orchestra London for a fabulous evening
featuring the work of legendary artist, Eric Clapton.
She Bops:
April 1 & 2, 2005
This
great show will pay tribute to the fabulous �80�s female groups and
artists as Rique Franks, Leah Salomaa, Lis Soderberg and Katalin Kiss
perform the music of Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, The Bangles and more.
A
Symphonic Rocker�s Dream: May 13 & 14, 2005
To close
the season, we present the ultimate in classic rock with Orchestra
London front and centre. Michael Shotton, Jim Witter, Jean Meilleur and
trumpeter Paul Stevenson star in A Symphonic Rocker�s Dream including
material by Genesis, Moody Blues, David Bowie, The Electric Light
Orchestra, The Who, and more!
RED HOT
SPECIAL
Roch
Voisine: October 8 & 9, 2004
Canadian
pop idol, Roch Voisine, joins Orchestra London for a special concert
that will launch the 2004-05 Red Hot Weekends season in style.
SERENADE
BRUNCH
A Family
Affair: November 21, 2021
Comprised
of Orchestra London�s own Linda Umbrico, with husband Ross McDonald and
mother (and former TSO harpist) Judy Loman, the Kawartha Trio will
delight with an afternoon of music for viola, clarinet, and harp.
Brahms,
Beethoven & Brunch: February 27, 2021
Join a
quintet of Orchestra London�s finest musicians, led by concertmaster
Joseph Lanza, for an hour of music that is sure to warm your heart and
help keep away the winter blues.
Tokai
String Quartet: May 8, 2021
As the
only Canadian entry in the 2004 Banff International String Quartet
Competition, the Tokai String Quartet is an ensemble on the rise. Here
is your chance to hear this talented young quartet which includes
Orchestra London�s Rafael Hoekman.
FAMILY
CONCERTS
Percussions Greatest Hits: November 28, 2021
The
Toronto Percussion Ensemble will demonstrate the pure fun of percussion
in this concert that will have your children hopping in their seats.
Roald
Dahl�s Little Red Riding Hood: January 30, 2021
Your
children will love this new adaptation of a timeless children�s classic
featuring Orchestra London and actors from Dandi Productions.
Music for
the Young & Young at Heart: April 17, 2021
Jeff
Christmas is joined by Jean Meilleur as they present an afternoon of
crazy characters, audience interaction, storytelling and lots of fun.
PILLOW
CONCERTS
Toot Your
Horn II: October 10, 2021
The
members of the Orchestra London French Horn section return with a sequel
to their well-loved concert from two seasons ago.
Flautenpauken
- The Best of Times: December
12, 2005
Annelie
Metrakos and D�Arcy Gray present a musical journey through the ages
with flute and percussion.
An
Adventure at Granny�s: April 3, 2021
Kids will
enjoy this playful telling of an exciting adventure to grandmother�s
house with clarinetist Marie Johnson and cellist Jeff Garrett.
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