As a wedding present to the daughter of his most influential teacher, Stravinsky gifts the speedy fantasy entitled Fireworks – an early work that foreshadows the composer’s impending fame. Taking centre stage is internationally acclaimed pianist Alexander Panizza in performance of the Brahmsian-flavoured Burleske by German composer Richard Strauss, another young and prophetic piece on this program. In his orchestral suite Mathis der Maler, Hindemith finds balance between bliss and abomination to depict a musical portrait of a 15th century altarpiece and the life of German painter Matthias Grünewald. Kristian Alexander | conductor 7:10 p.m. Prélude: pre-concert recital. Intermission discussion and Q&A with Alexander Panizza and The Classical 96.3 FM radio personality Daniel Vnukowski.
Alexander Panizza | pianist
Daniel Vnukowski | host
7:20 p.m. Pre-concert talk.
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THE LAST FIVE YEARS
The Terminal Theatre (1/20 - 1/25) | |
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Re-Imagined
The Rose Brampton (12/21 - 12/21) | |
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A Doll’s House
Canadian Stage (1/17 - 2/1) | |
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Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical
Canadian Stage (11/27 - 1/4) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Hamilton, ON! On January 20, 2026
McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (1/20 - 1/20) | |
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Holiday! An Improvised Musical Comedy
Factory Theatre (12/10 - 12/20) | |
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Rudolph Runs Wild
The Second City (11/29 - 12/31) | |
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Miracle On 34th Street - a live radio play
The Annex Theatre (12/18 - 12/21) | |
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Dirty Dancing In Concert
Meridian Hall (4/2 - 4/2) | |
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You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
Wychwood Theatre (2/7 - 3/22) | |
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