Fazıl Say and Friends
January 19, 2024, 8:00pm
Starting at: $21.00
Venue: Koerner Hall
Series: 21C Music Festival
Genre: Classical, New Music
Presenter: The Royal Conservatory
Turkish pianist Fazıl Say has been touching audiences and critics alike with his extraordinary talents for more than 25 years. He is not simply a pianist of genius, but also a master composer and improviser. He will perform his own works for solo piano, voice, and chamber ensemble with Turkish-Canadian mezzo-soprano Beste Kalender, Lara and Scott St. John (violins), Barry Shiffman (viola), and Winona Zelenka (cello).
All-Fazıl Say Program:
Gezi Park 2, op. 52
Gezi Park 3, op. 54b
The Moving Mansion, op 72c
Songs
Jazz Fantasies
Dvořák Cello Concerto with Orchestra Toronto
April 14, 2024
Experience a bold and uplifting concert with Orchestra Toronto’s fourth concert of the season, “A Brave New World.” This concert celebrates the influence of music in the United States, showcasing the power of music to bring people together, inspire hope, and drive positive change.
The program includes Valerie Coleman’s “Umoja: Anthem of Unity,” a stirring piece that celebrates the power of togetherness and community, and Hindemith’s “”Symphonic Metamorphosis on themes by Carl Maria von Weber,”” which showcases the bohemian style and musical traditions that immigrants brought to America.
The concert also features Dvorak’s “Cello Concerto,” performed by Juno-nominated artist Winona Zelenka, which showcases the warmth and nurturing qualities of the cello and tells a powerful story of immigration and seeking hope in a new world.
“A Brave New World” is a concert that is both in your face and positive, with a warm and uplifting feel that is sure to leave you feeling inspired and optimistic. So, join Orchestra Toronto and celebrate the power of music that brings us all together and drives positive change.