Join Maestro Kristian Alexander as he leads the Kindred Spirits Orchestra in celebrating the first concert of the season, including an Opening Night Gala. Now a concert hall staple, Strauss Jr.’s enduring overture of captivating themes to Die Fledermaus (The Bat), is the embodiment of bubbly Viennese operetta. National Arts Centre Principal cellist Rachel Mercer returns to the KSO in a rousing performance of the aggressively passionate Concerto for cello and orchestra by French composer Édouard Lalo. Grieg handwrites “Must never be performed” on the score of his seldom heard, yet energetically youthful Symphony in C minor. Kristian Alexander | conductor 7:10 p.m. Prélude: pre-concert recital. 7:20 p.m. Pre-concert talk. Intermission discussion and Q&A with Rachel Mercer and Daniel Vnukowski. Post-concert reception.
Rachel Mercer | cellist
Daniel Vnukowski | host
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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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THE LAST FIVE YEARS
The Terminal Theatre (1/20 - 1/25) | |
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DOM WE NOW OUR GAY APPAREL
Rivoli Toronto (12/21 - 12/21) | |
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UNIONVILLE CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
Unionville Millennium Square (7/1 - 7/1) | |
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Seussical the Musical
Wychwood Theatre (11/29 - 1/11) | |
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IMAGES AT AN EXHIBITION
Meridian Arts Centre – George Weston Recital Hall (5/16 - 5/16) | |
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You, Always
Canadian Stage (1/31 - 2/15) | |
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SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS
Memorial Park (7/17 - 7/17) | |
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The Wedding Party
Theatre Orangeville (4/16 - 5/3) | |
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