REDEMPTION at Flato Markham Theatre

REDEMPTIONSaturday, December 14, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.Flato Markham Theatre for the Performing ArtsInspired by poetry, Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending is a velvety portrait of English countryside and melodies of bygone days. Piano prodigy Leonid Nediak takes centre stage with the colourful and jazz-flavoured Piano Concerto No. 4 by Rachmaninoff. Written in tandem to Diaghilevs Biblical ballet The Prodigal Son, Prokofievs Symphony No. 4 evokes the scriptural tones of sin and redemption.Kristian Alexander | conductorLeonid Nediak | pianistEllie Sievers | violinistMichael Berec | host7:10 p.m. Prlude (pre-concert recital)7:20 p.m. Pre-concert talk Intermission discussion with Michael Berec and Leonid Nediak Post-concert live jazz with complimentary glass of Champagne