Esprit Orchestra : Imaginary Pancake

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Did you ever think that “serious” new music could make you laugh? Seriously? It’s not usual for a piece of new music to get an audience to at least chuckle but it’s likely that the work by Bernard Lang on this concert will do just that—and do it with a highly exuberant take on some of the most important elements found in the music of today. Also, in this program Esprit again gives World Premieres of new works for chamber orchestra and contrasts a solo work for piano with larger works by the same composer (Gabriella Smith) performed earlier in the season. A reprise of Harman’s Partita provides listeners the chance to hear Mark Fewer perform this immensely virtuosic piece in the fine acoustic environment of Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre. Another highlight will be the appearance of Wallace Halladay on saxophone as featured soloist in the Lang. And can you imagine what an Imaginary Pancake sounds like?

Event Artists

Alex Pauk Conductor, Wesley Shen Piano,Mark Fewer Violin, Wallace Halladay Saxophone

Esprit Orchestra : Imaginary Pancake

Date/Time
Sunday, April 6, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Location
Trinity-St. Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts
427 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
Canada, M5S 1X7

Price
$20-65

Phone
416-408-2824

Website
https://www.espritorchestra.com/events/2025-festival-4

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