Violinist

Aaron Schwebel returns to our stage to perform the entire The Four Seasons Recomposed by Richter whose re-writing of Vivaldi’s work moves it away from being the omnipresent piece of muzak that it has become. In contrast, Ligeti’s violin concerto, creating unexpected new sounds combined in novel ways, even uses mistuned string instruments, ocarinas and slide whistles to suggest Hungarian folksong. Shimmering harmonies, slow-moving, soaring melodies and rhythmic complexities and the “mad virtuosity” of the soloist’s role all contribute to the high level of excitement in this piece. Forming a bridge between the “baroque” harpsichord material in the Richter and the modern nature of Ligeti’s work, a solo harpsichord piece by Ligeti appears as a musical amuse-bouche.

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Esprit Orchestra presents Violinissimo II

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Acclaimed faculty and students perform works by the master, including the Concerto for Oboe and Violin, The Second Orchestral Suite in B Minor, and Canata. 

U of T presents Winter Bach II

University of Toronto

Join us for an electrifying evening of contemporary music with the Esprit Orchestra at the NEW WAVE 1 concert. This remarkable event will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the prestigious TD Music Hall, located within the Allied Music Centre at 178 Victoria St.

Under the baton of the esteemed conductor Alex Pauk, the concert will feature an array of talented artists including violin virtuoso Mark Fewer, and innovative composers Sophie Dupuis and Roydon Tse. The program promises a night of captivating performances with works that include Dupuis' "L'histoire que les vague racontent 2021-2022" for 14 musicians and live electroacoustics, and Tse's "Mobilize 2022" for sinfonietta. Additionally, the audience will be treated to Salvatore Sciarrino's "Brazil 1988" based on music by Ary Barroso, Claude Vivier's "Pulau Dewata 1977" arranged by John Rea, Chris Paul Harman's "Partita No. 2 for solo violin 2019" featuring Mark Fewer, and Akira Nishimura's "Kecak 1979" for percussion sextet.

Highlighting the evening will be the world premiere of a piece commissioned by Esprit with the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council, showcasing the orchestra's commitment to fostering new Canadian music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the cutting-edge of contemporary orchestral music. Share your excitement on Facebook and Twitter, and stay up-to-date with Esprit Orchestra's season of innovation and excellence.

New Wave 1

Allied Music Centre

Featuring works by Brahms, Dvořák, Iradier, Lehár, Kálmán, Yvain and Gilbert  Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian has been a highly sought‑after performer at major opera houses and concert halls the world over including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, London, Paris, Vienna, Florence and Salzburg. She has toured the globe to appear with the premier orchestras, performing under the batons of renowned conductors like Seiji Ozawa, James Conlon, David Zinman, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Alan Gilbert to name a few. She was also the featured vocalist on the Grammy® Award‑winning soundtrack from the blockbuster film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Her newest recording, Armenian Songs for Children, was released in 2021 by AVIE Records, and received critical acclaim. In 2020 she also collaborated with the Grammy®‑nominated Canadian rock band Glass Tiger singing a track on their first‑ever Christmas album Songs for a Winter’s Night. When she’s not singing, Ms. Bayrakdarian teaches others how to sing at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she serves as Professor of Voice in the Music Department. She is joined by extraordinary Canadian chamber musicians Mark Fewer and Jamie Parker for this not‑to‑be‑​missed concert!

“Glorious and Free” Romani‑inspired Songs and Operetta Arias

Lobero Theatre

Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian has been a highly sought-after performer at major opera houses and concert halls the world over including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, London, Paris, Vienna, Florence and Salzburg. She has toured the globe to appear with the premier orchestras, performing under the batons of renowned conductors like Seiji Ozawa, James Conlon, David Zinman, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Alan Gilbert to name a few. She was also the featured vocalist on the Grammy® Award-winning soundtrack from the blockbuster film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Her newest recording, Armenian Songs for Children, was released in 2021 by AVIE Records, and received critical acclaim. In 2020 she also collaborated with the Grammy®-nominated Canadian rock band Glass Tiger singing a track on their first-ever Christmas album Songs for a Winter’s Night. When she’s not singing, Ms. Bayrakdarian teaches others how to sing at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she serves as Professor of Voice in the Music Department. She is joined by extraordinary Canadian chamber musicians Mark Fewer and Jamie Parker for this not-to-be​-missed concert!

Mark Fewer

Violinist

Events

Mar 28, 2024

Esprit Orchestra presents Violinissimo II · Royal Conservatory

Mar 4, 2024

U of T presents Winter Bach II · Royal Conservatory

Apr 12, 2023

New Wave 1 · Esprit Orchestra

Apr 23, 2022

“Glorious and Free” Romani‑inspired Songs and Operetta Arias · CAMA

Apr 23, 2022

Isabel Bayrakdarian Soprano · Lobero Theatre

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