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).

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

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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.

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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.

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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”

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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”

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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

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Opening Night: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1

Program
Fung, Earworms
Strauss, Don Juan
Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1

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Opening Night: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1

Program
Fung, Earworms
Strauss, Don Juan
Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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