


Orchester Musikkollegium Winterthur performs "Baroque Melting"
PATHÉTIQUE WITH GEMMA NEW
If there is one piece that has internalized the season's theme of "transgression" to the core, then it is Tchaikovsky's "Symphonie Pathétique". Lament and sadness are unmistakable in the first movement, and even the beautiful, tender second movement tells of unfulfilled happiness: as a waltz in the "wrong" 5/4 time, it perhaps symbolizes the pain of a social outsider who remained Tchaikovsky (as a cosmopolitan in Russia, as a Russian abroad, as a homosexual in bourgeois society) despite all his successes. Does the triumphant third movement even convey disgust at these successes? At the latest in the slow final movement, entitled "Adagio lamentoso", a feeling breaks through that we can probably all identify with at certain times: the irreconcilable lament about transience. The young New Zealand conductor Gemma New combines Tchaikovsky with two contemporary works: a concerto that Efraín Oscher wrote for the soloist Edicson Ruiz on his highly virtuoso double bass, which combines neo-baroque verve with Latin American rhythms. The orchestral piece "Baroque Melting" by the Canadian composer Vivian Fung also begins in a very baroque manner, only to soon (as the title suggests) "melt" in a variety of ways. Musical "transgression" has never been a greater pleasure! A pleasure that ultimately touches and invites reflection.
Program:
Vivian Fung, Baroque Melting for harpsichord and string orchestra
Efraín Oscher, Barroqueana Venezolana No. 4 for double bass and orchestra
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 6 in B minor, op. 74 “Pathétique”

Orchester Musikkollegium Winterthur performs "Baroque Melting"
PATHÉTIQUE WITH GEMMA NEW
If there is one piece that has internalized the season's theme of "transgression" to the core, then it is Tchaikovsky's "Symphonie Pathétique". Lament and sadness are unmistakable in the first movement, and even the beautiful, tender second movement tells of unfulfilled happiness: as a waltz in the "wrong" 5/4 time, it perhaps symbolizes the pain of a social outsider who remained Tchaikovsky (as a cosmopolitan in Russia, as a Russian abroad, as a homosexual in bourgeois society) despite all his successes. Does the triumphant third movement even convey disgust at these successes? At the latest in the slow final movement, entitled "Adagio lamentoso", a feeling breaks through that we can probably all identify with at certain times: the irreconcilable lament about transience. The young New Zealand conductor Gemma New combines Tchaikovsky with two contemporary works: a concerto that Efraín Oscher wrote for the soloist Edicson Ruiz on his highly virtuoso double bass, which combines neo-baroque verve with Latin American rhythms. The orchestral piece "Baroque Melting" by the Canadian composer Vivian Fung also begins in a very baroque manner, only to soon (as the title suggests) "melt" in a variety of ways. Musical "transgression" has never been a greater pleasure! A pleasure that ultimately touches and invites reflection.
Program:
Vivian Fung, Baroque Melting for harpsichord and string orchestra
Efraín Oscher, Barroqueana Venezolana No. 4 for double bass and orchestra
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 6 in B minor, op. 74 “Pathétique”

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin performs 'Earworms'
Jacquot & Midori
Marie Jacquot, conductor
Midori, violin
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Program:
Vivian Fung, Earworms
Antonin Dvorak, Violin Concerto in A minor
Amy Beach, Gaelic Symphony in E minor

Orchestre classique de Montréal (OCM) performs "Pizzicato" for Classical Day at the Oratory
Discover this first edition of our one-day family festival, which will introduce the public to classical music in various splendid locations of Saint Joseph's Oratory : the new reception pavilion, the gardens, the crypt, the basilica and the original chapel. Everyone is invited to attend numerous free mini-concerts throughout the day (no tickets are necessary), from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. , until sunset.
Free concerts:
Free concerts (30 minutes each):
10:00 a.m. | Reception Pavilion | OCM Quartet
11:00 a.m. | Garden of the Way of the Cross | OCM Quartet
12:00 p.m. | Place de la Sainte-Famille | Andrée-Anne Doane, carillon
2:00 p.m. | Basilica (heart) | Marc Djokic, violin
3:00 p.m. | Basilica | Vincent Boucher, organ
4:00 p.m. | Original Chapel | Little Stars
8:30 p.m. | Terrace | Brass Quintet
The Great Classics Concert:
7:00 p.m. | Oratory Crypt | Montreal Classical Orchestra
Fung, Vivian. Pizzicato for string orchestra
Bach, J. S. Air on the treble string, BWV 1068
Mozart, W. A. Divertimento in D Major, K.136
Skoryk, M. Melodiya (Prayer for Ukraine)
Tchaikovsky, PI Serenade for Strings

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs 'Earworms'
Opening Night: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1
Program
Fung, Earworms
Strauss, Don Juan
Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs 'Earworms'
Opening Night: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1
Program
Fung, Earworms
Strauss, Don Juan
Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1

Eugene Symphony and Kristin Lee perform 'Violin Concerto No. 1'
Program
Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story Overture
Vivian Fung: Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
Kick off the Eugene Symphony’s 60th Anniversary Season with an electrifying evening of music and the Masterworks debut of our new Music Director, Alex Prior! Bernstein’s West Side Story Overture bursts to life with high-energy rhythms and iconic melodies. Virtuoso Kristin Lee then takes the stage for Vivian Fung’s Violin Concerto, a bold and mesmerizing showcase of artistry and innovation. The night builds to a thrilling finale with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a powerful journey from fate to triumph. Celebrate 60 years of music, passion, and community with this unforgettable season opener.

Colorado Symphony performs "Dust Devils"
Mozart & Now reimagines the concert weekend experience with three unique performances contrasting the music of Mozart alongside contemporary works by some of today’s brightest composers. From Friday to Saturday, hear three of Mozart’s most revered compositions including the scintillating Symphony No. 35, his “Gran partita” Serenade featuring the entire woodwind section, and the “Coronation” Mass alongside modern works by Joel Thompson, Vivian Fung, and Gabriela Lena Frank.
Program
VIVAN FUNG Dust Devils
MOZART Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385
—INTERMISSION—
GABRIELA LENA FRANK Conquest Requiem

Toronto Symphony Orchestra performs 'Parade'
Canadian composer Vivian Fung’s bold and vibrant Parade and Kevin Chen’s take on Mozart’s elegant Piano Concerto No. 17, filled with wit, sparkling interplay, and serene beauty, complement Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7—a fiery, dramatic, and powerful masterpiece regarded as one of his greatest.
TSO RBC Resident Conductor
Kevin Chen, piano
Vivian Fung: Parade
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 17, K. 453
Dvořák: Symphony No. 7

Toronto Symphony Orchestra performs 'Parade'
Canadian composer Vivian Fung’s bold and vibrant Parade and Kevin Chen’s take on Mozart’s elegant Piano Concerto No. 17, filled with wit, sparkling interplay, and serene beauty, complement Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7—a fiery, dramatic, and powerful masterpiece regarded as one of his greatest.
TSO RBC Resident Conductor
Kevin Chen, piano
Vivian Fung: Parade
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 17, K. 453
Dvořák: Symphony No. 7

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs "Parade"
Beethoven’s beloved “Pastorale” Symphony is filled with imaginative musical depictions of birdsong, a flowing stream, a thunderstorm, and other sounds of country life. Edmonton-born Vivian Fung’s Parade, inspired by watching her 6-year old son in a parade following pandemic lockdowns, is a “celebration of community that also explores the journey from solitude to togetherness.” Camille Saint-Saëns often said, “form is the essence of art,” a principle that is eloquently realized in his compact Cello Concerto No. 1, featuring Montreal-born Jean-Guihen Queyras in his long overdue ESO debut.
Program
Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”
Fauré, Élégie for Cello
Saint-Saëns, Cello Concerto No. 1
Fung, Parade

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs "Parade"
Beethoven’s beloved “Pastorale” Symphony is filled with imaginative musical depictions of birdsong, a flowing stream, a thunderstorm, and other sounds of country life. Edmonton-born Vivian Fung’s Parade, inspired by watching her 6-year old son in a parade following pandemic lockdowns, is a “celebration of community that also explores the journey from solitude to togetherness.” Camille Saint-Saëns often said, “form is the essence of art,” a principle that is eloquently realized in his compact Cello Concerto No. 1, featuring Montreal-born Jean-Guihen Queyras in his long overdue ESO debut.
Program
Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”
Fauré, Élégie for Cello
Saint-Saëns, Cello Concerto No. 1
Fung, Parade

Royal Conservatory Orchestra performs 'Dust Devils'
Maestro Peter Oundjian has been hailed as a masterful and dynamic presence in the conducting world and has developed a multi-faceted portfolio as a conductor, violinist, professor, and artistic advisor. He has been celebrated for his musicality, an eye towards collaboration, innovative programming, and an engaging personality.
Program:
Vivian Fung: Dust Devils
Fryderyk Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, op. 21
(Eric Guo, Grand Prize winner of The Robert W. and G Ann Corcoran Concerto Competition)
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, op. 74

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs 'Dust Devils'
Dvorak Symphony No. 7
Kalena Bovell, Guest Conductor
Aaron Smith, Percussion
Program
FUNG: Dust Devils
SÉJOURNÉ: Concerto for Marimba and String Orchestra (Aaron Smith, Percussion)
DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 7 in D minor
Experience an exciting blend of contemporary and classical music, with a program that truly has something to offer every orchestral music fan. This evening's concert opens with two LPO premieres- Vivian Fung’s energetic Dust Devils, a vivid and energetic work inspired by nature's forces, and Emmanuel Séjourné’s virtuosic marimba concerto, featuring the talents of LPO’s own principal percussionist Aaron Smith. We end the night with one of Dvořák’s grandest works, his moody and passionate Symphony No. 7.

Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra performs 'Pizzicato'
Sinfonia 4: Postcards from Spain
Embark on a musical journey to the vibrant landscapes of Spain with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra's Sinfonia 4: Postcards from Spain. Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8pm at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN School of Music, with conductor Dina Gilbert.
The concert begins with Pizzicato by contemporary composer Vivian Fung. Next, immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of Postcards from the Sky by Marjan Mozetich. The program continues with Nino Rota's Concerto for String Orchestra, a work known for its rich textures and dynamic contrasts, showcasing the strings in a vibrant and expressive performance. The evening culminates with Rodion Shchedrin's Carmen Suite, a brilliant reimagining of Bizet's opera.

Tom Allen's Playlist with the NAC Orchestra and Kerson Leong
This time, the selections come from Tom Allen—a well-known radio broadcaster, passionate music lover, storyteller, trombonist, and writer—who brings his signature charm and deep musical insight to the stage. Expect a journey through the pieces that have shaped his artistic world, from timeless classics to unexpected gems.
The program features a rich blend of music, including Canadian works like Alexis le Trotteur by Jacques Hétu, Vivian Fung’s reflective Prayer, and John Estacio’s Frenergy. You’ll also hear elegant movements by Bach and Mozart that showcase the brilliance of the classical tradition and enjoy a special appearance by acclaimed Canadian violinist Kerson Leong, from Ottawa, bringing his captivating artistry to select pieces in the program.
Our Playlist Series is a live-in-concert “mix tape” of personal favourites, a love letter to the music that shapes and inspires the artists who share it.

Oberlin Conservatory Orchestra performs 'Prayer'
The Oberlin Orchestra, conducted by Raphael Jiménez, features Oberlin Conservatory student musicians performing concert works for our largest ensemble.

Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra performs 'Baroque Melting'
Sinfonia 3: Turbulance
Prepare for an evening of intense musical drama with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra's Sinfonia 3: Turbulence. Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 8pm at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN School of Music, with conductor Julian Pellicano.
The concert opens with Christoph Willibald Gluck's electrifying Dance of the Furies from Don Juan and Orfeo ed Euridice. Next, experience the profound emotional depth of Franz Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 49, also known as "La Passione." The program continues with Vivian Fung's Baroque Melting, a contemporary work creating a unique and captivating soundscape. The evening reaches its climax with Luigi Boccherini's Symphony No. 6, op. 12 "La Casa del diavolo" (The House of the Devil).

Calgary Philharmonic performs 'Earworms'
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason plays mozart
Program:
Fung, Earworms
Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 23
Elgar, Enigma Variations

Calgary Philharmonic performs 'Earworms'
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason plays mozart
Program:
Fung, Earworms
Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 23
Elgar, Enigma Variations


Richmond Symphony performs 'Earworms'
Brass glory
Anna Duczmal-Mróz, conductor
Michael Sachs, trumpet
Program:
Fung, Earworms
Marsalis, Trumpet Concerto
Schumann, Symphony No. 2

Richmond Symphony performs 'Earworms'
Brass glory
Anna Duczmal-Mróz, conductor
Michael Sachs, trumpet
Program:
Fung, Earworms
Marsalis, Trumpet Concerto
Schumann, Symphony No. 2

"Pizzicato" on Lunar New Year with the Nashville Symphony
Lunar New Year is the most broadly observed holiday in Asian culture, and the Nashville Symphony’s inaugural Lunar New Year program will reflect how different communities and ethnic groups celebrate the occasion. Nashville Symphony Associate Conductor Nathan Aspinall will conduct the concert which marks the Year of the Dragon and features arrangements of traditional melodies and original music from Chinese composers He Zhanhou, Chen Gang, and Li Huanzhi; Singaporean composers Phoon Yew Tien and Kelly Tang; and Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong. Erhu virtuoso Ma Xiaohui, who performed with Yo-Yo Ma on the award-winning soundtrack of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, will be the featured soloist, performing excerpts from He Zhanhao and Chen Gang’s The Butterfly Lovers Concerto and the traditional melody “Horse Racing.” In addition, Jen-Jen Lim, Director/Artistic Director of the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville, will create original choreography for Li Huanzhi’s Spring Festival Overture. The concert culminates with Igor Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird, a classic symphonic concert work nodding to the Year of the Dragon by evoking a mythical, winged creature.

Zürcher Kammerorchester performs 'Pizzicato'
Program
Caroline Shaw, and the swallow
Tan Dun, III. Pink Actress, IV. Black Dance, V. Zen, aus: Eight Colors
Vivian Fung, Pizzicato
Claude Debussy, II. Assez vif et bien rythmé, III. Andantino, doucement expressif, aus: Streichquartett g-Moll, op. 10, bearbeitet für Streichorchester
Andrew Norman, Sabina

California 2025 Junior High All-State Orchestra performs 'Pizzicato'
CODA Junior High School All-State String Orchestra, Dr. Tammy Yi, Conductor
To Those Who Made Us by Mia Ruhman
Take the L.A. Train by Charley Harrison (CODA Composer Consortium 2025)
Pizzicato by Vivian Fung
Testament (from Vishwas) by Reena Esmail
Habari Gani by Quenton Blache
CODA Junior High School All-State Concert Orchestra, Dr. Rachel Dirks, Conductor
Concerto Grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1 by George Frideric Handel, arr. by McCashin
Snowberry by Yukiko Nishimura
Asturias by Isaac Albeniz, arr. by Chin
Incantations by Richard Meyer

La Jolla Symphony performs 'Violin Concerto No. 1'
Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present
Sameer Patel, conductor
Nancy Zhou, violin
Program:
Gabriella Smith, Bioluminescence Chaconne
Vivian Fung, Violin Concerto No. 1
Claude Debussy, Sirènes, from Nocturnes
Gabriel Fauré, Pavane
Maurice Ravel, Daphnix et Chloé, Suite No. 2

Pacific Symphony performs "Prayer"
Art of the spanish guitar concert
Concert Timings:
December 5, 2024, 8:00pm
December 6, 2024, 8:00pm
December 7, 2024, 8:00pm
Program:
Fung, Prayer
Rodrigo, Fantasy for a Gentleman
Dvorak, Symphony No. 8

La Jolla Symphony performs 'Violin Concerto No. 1'
Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present
Sameer Patel, conductor
Nancy Zhou, violin
Program:
Gabriella Smith, Bioluminescence Chaconne
Vivian Fung, Violin Concerto No. 1
Claude Debussy, Sirènes, from Nocturnes
Gabriel Fauré, Pavane
Maurice Ravel, Daphnix et Chloé, Suite No. 2

SDSU Symphony Orchestra performs 'Prayer' and 'Parade'
Join the SDSU Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band for our final concert of the fall semester. Featuring classics from the repertoire as well as new music by living composers.

Pacific Symphony performs "Prayer"
Art of the spanish guitar concert
Concert Timings:
December 5, 2024, 8:00pm
December 6, 2024, 8:00pm
December 7, 2024, 8:00pm
Program:
Fung, Prayer
Rodrigo, Fantasy for a Gentleman
Dvorak, Symphony No. 8

SDSU Chamber Orchestra performs 'String Sinfonietta'
Join the SDSU Concert Band, Wind Symphony, and Chamber Orchestra for our end of the semester concert. Composer Vivian Fung will join the Chamber Orchestra for performances of her music. The bands will features standards from the concert repertoire as well as new works.

Pacific Symphony performs "Prayer"
Art of the spanish guitar concert
Concert Timings:
December 5, 2024, 8:00pm
December 6, 2024, 8:00pm
December 7, 2024, 8:00pm
Program:
Fung, Prayer
Rodrigo, Fantasy for a Gentleman
Dvorak, Symphony No. 8

Kamloops Symphony performs 'Pizzicato'
Dive into an enchanting underwater world as Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale, The Little Mermaid, comes to life with music! With captivating storytelling and the magical melodies from Grieg's Peer Gynt Suites, this family-friendly concert promises an unforgettable musical adventure.
Dana Gilbert, conductor
Program
Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt (selections of Suite No. 1 & 2
Vivian Fung: Pizzicato
Elizabeth Raum: Woodwind Quintet (excerpt)

Kamloops Symphony performs 'Pizzicato'
Dive into an enchanting underwater world as Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale, The Little Mermaid, comes to life with music! With captivating storytelling and the magical melodies from Grieg's Peer Gynt Suites, this family-friendly concert promises an unforgettable musical adventure.
Dana Gilbert, conductor
Program
Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt (selections of Suite No. 1 & 2
Vivian Fung: Pizzicato
Elizabeth Raum: Woodwind Quintet (excerpt)

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra performs 'Prayer'
Donald Schleicher, conductor
Program
John Adams, Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Vivan Fung, Prayer
Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp Minor

Huronia Symphony performs 'Pizzicato'
Suites, Soirées and a Symphony
Our first concert of the 2024-25 season, under Conductor Jeffrey Pollock, featuring Stravinsky, Dvořák and other composers, will be a great start to the new season.
Program:
Vivian Fung - Pizzicato, str
Manuel de Falla - Ritual Fire Dance from El amor brujo
Igor Stravinsky - Suites 1 & 2 for Small orchestra
Benjamin Britten - Soirées Musicales
Intermission
Antonin Dvořák - Symphony 8

'Parade' Broadcast on KALW's Revolutions Per Minute
Sarah Cahill, host of tKALW’s Revolutions Per Minute, will present the 2024 Cabrillo Festival Concert Broadcasts on 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area and streaming at kalw.org on the following Sunday evening schedule.
September 1, 6pm PDT: Parade
September 8, 6pm PDT: Unbound
September 15, 6pm PDT: Creative Coast
September 22, 6pm PDT: Passage

West Coast Premiere of "Parade" at 2024 Cabrillo Festival
The 63rd season kicks off with Maestro Măcelaru leading the Festival Orchestra in works by Vivian Fung, Helen Grime, Nina Young, and Karim Al-Zand.
Beginning our season, San Jose-based, JUNO Award-winning, Canadian composer Vivian Fung‘s West Coast premiere of Parade captures the essence of community amid solitude, reflecting on the journey from isolation to togetherness experienced during the pandemic. Inspired by the San Francisco Lunar New Year parade, Fung intertwines chaos and melancholy with empathy and gratitude, echoing the spirit of celebration amidst adversity.
Program:
Vivian Fung, Parade (West Coast Premiere)
Helen Grime, Violin Concerto (West Coast Premiere)
Nina Young, Tread Softly (West Coast Premiere)
Karim Al-Zand, Al Hakawati (World Premiere | Festival Co-Commission)

Cabrillo Festival: Livestream Open Rehearsal of "Parade"
Cabrillo Festival: Open Rehearsals
You’re invited to discover what increasing numbers of Festival fans have already realized—Open Rehearsals are a dynamic precursor to the concerts themselves. As the community of conductors, musicians, and composers sculpt pieces for performances, you have the chance to watch the music come to life. These free events are now available in person and live-streamed to you anywhere!
Parade rehearsals include:
Monday, July 29 from 2:30-5:00pm PT
Thursday, August 1 from 2:30-5:30pm PT

Cabrillo Festival: Livestream Open Rehearsal of "Parade"
Cabrillo Festival: Open Rehearsals
You’re invited to discover what increasing numbers of Festival fans have already realized—Open Rehearsals are a dynamic precursor to the concerts themselves. As the community of conductors, musicians, and composers sculpt pieces for performances, you have the chance to watch the music come to life. These free events are now available in person and live-streamed to you anywhere!
Parade rehearsals include:
Monday, July 29 from 2:30-5:00pm PT
Thursday, August 1 from 2:30-5:30pm PT

"Prayer" performed at Colorado Music Festival
Door time: 6:00pm
Show time: 6:30pm
Program:
Vivian Fung, Prayer
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Cocnerto No. 2, Op. 18
Edvard Grieg, Suites from Peer Gynt

"Prayer" performed at Colorado Music Festival
Door time: 7:00pm
Show time: 7:30pm
Program:
Vivian Fung, Prayer
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Cocnerto No. 2, Op. 18
Edvard Grieg, Suites from Peer Gynt

Interlochen World Youth Symphony performs 'Earworms'
Măcelaru and Ray Chen perform Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Orchestre National de France Music Director and World Youth Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Cristian Măcelaru takes the podium as the World Youth Symphony Orchestra welcomes Queen Elisabeth Competition-winning violinist Ray Chen.
Hailed by The New York Times as “charismatic and expressive,” Chen joins the orchestra for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, Op. 35. Vivian Fung’s “Earworms” and Manuel de Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2 complete a must-see program.