2011-2012 Concert Season at a Glance
Esprit’s 29th Subscription Concert Series at the acoustically acclaimed Koerner Hall, features six world premier performances of new Canadian orchestral works by Douglas Schmidt, Michael Colgrass, Scott Good, Andrew Staniland, David Ogborn and Ana Sokolovic and renown works by leading international composers John Corigliano, Arvo Pärt, Valentin Sylvestrov, Unsuk Chin, Gianinto Scelsi and Iannis Xenakis. Guest artists James Parker (Piano), Teng Li (Viola), Shauna Rolston (Cello) will join Conductor and Music Director, Alex Pauk in presenting works by Harry Somers, Alfred Schnittke and Douglas Schmidt.
Pre Concert Talks
Each concert is preceded by an informative conversation hosted by award-winning Canadian composer, Alexina Louie with composers and guests explaining the origins and intricacies of the works being performed. A Q & A session provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with the composers and guests.
Concert Dates
Wednesday October 19
STIRRED SO MUCH
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Wednesday November 30
STRUCK BY SOUND
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Sunday February 26
GRIPPED BY PASSION
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Thursday March 29
TURNED ON BY TEXTURE
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Concert Time and Location
All concerts 8:00 pm (7:15 pre-concert talks)
Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory
In the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning
273 Bloor Street West
Tickets: 416.408.0208
Or performance.rcmusic.ca
