Sibelius’s First Symphony evokes scenes of snowy Finnish landscapes and the quiet strength of winter, while Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto, with its haunting and expressive melodies, embodies the fiery resilience of the human spirit.

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Fire & Ice: Shostakovich & Sibelius

David Pecaut Square

Canadian conductor of Sri Lankan origin, Dinuk Wijeratne will lead the Obiora Ensemble in a program entitled “Canadian Landscapes” highlighting Canadian repertoire and composers.

Canadian Landscapes

Université du Québec à Montréal 

The clavichord instrument emerged in the 1400’s, as referenced to an instrument owned by John II, the Good King of France, called an eschiquier, which resembled an organ, but operated by means of strings, according to writings of the king’s doctor, Henri Arnaut. The word “Clavichord” appeared in German writings during this time, and a German altar-carving from 1425 depicts the instrument. Like the harpsichord, it combined the keyboard of the organ, but incorporated the hammers striking strings found in the Renaissance dulcimer. By the Baroque era, the clavichord had become the predominant practice instrument and compositional tool for composers. Sound is created when brass strings are struck by tangents, which are small metal blades. Because of the instrument’s size and construction, it could not produce a sound loud enough to be used for performance outside of private home concerts.

Ana Sokolovic

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 6, 2024

The Art of the Touch · American Classical Orchestra

Past events

16 - 17 Nov, 2024

Fire & Ice: Shostakovich & Sibelius · Toronto Symphony Orchestra

May 4, 2024

Canadian Landscapes · Ensemble Obiora

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