8:00PM Concert
7:15PM Musical Insights with Alexina Louie & Guests
A blast of powerful orchestral sound, Adès’ opera overture provides for the dramatic launch of Esprit’s season. Harman’s integration of video art projections inspired by his collaboration with artist Moira Ness, brings new treasure to multimedia orchestral life. One of Louie’s most expressive choral works embellishes her receiving the Molson Prize in the Arts and Abrahamsen’s compelling concerto for the left hand showcases Avan Yu as one of Canada’s hottest young pianists.
Presentation of 2019 Canada Council Molson Prize in the Arts to Alexina Louie will take place during the concert.
featuring
Alex Pauk Conductor
Avan Yu Piano
The Elmer Iseler Singers Chamber Choir
Moira Ness Artist
Programme
Thomas Adès (England)
Overture to "The Tempest" op.22a (2004)
for orchestra
Brian Harman (Canada)
I Hit My Head and Everything Changed (2019)**
for orchestra with video art projections by Moira Ness
Alexina Louie (Canada)
Love Songs for a Small Planet (1989)
for chamber choir, harp, percussion & string orchestra
Hans Abrahamsen (Denmark)
Left, alone (2015)*
for piano (left hand) and orchestra
*Canadian Premiere
**World Premiere commissioned by Esprit Orchestra with generous support from the Ontario Arts Council