ONTARIO PHILHARMONIC - SYMPHONY AL PESTO • ITALIAN SUNSHINE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2027 3:00PM
Presented by: Ontario Philharmonic
A sun-drenched evening of orchestral brilliance where passion, energy, and beauty combined, Italian Sunshine brings the warmth of the Mediterranean directly to the stage through works of genius of the Classical/Romantic repertoire • Feel your spirits lift with the radiant, soaring strings of Mendelssohn’s iconic "Italian Symphony," a piece bursting with pure joy and musical light • Complementing this symphonic warmth is the electrifying spirit and momentum of one of Rossini's finest overtures • OP’s own Composer-In-Residence, Samuel Bisson, writes a new piece spiced with Italian essence • Experience the emotional heights of an undisputed Mozart masterpiece: the Sinfonia Concertante K. 364 • Under the authoritative baton of Maestro Guoyong Zhang, Concertmaster Hanna Kim and Principal Viola Samuel Choi step to the front of the stage as soloists • Truly a breathtaking celebration of Italy's rich cultural soul, designed to leave you energized and inspired.
Recommended Age: 14+
Age Restrictions: 7+
Presented by: Ontario Philharmonic
A sun-drenched evening of orchestral brilliance where passion, energy, and beauty combined, Italian Sunshine brings the warmth of the Mediterranean directly to the stage through works of genius of the Classical/Romantic repertoire • Feel your spirits lift with the radiant, soaring strings of Mendelssohn’s iconic "Italian Symphony," a piece bursting with pure joy and musical light • Complementing this symphonic warmth is the electrifying spirit and momentum of one of Rossini's finest overtures • OP’s own Composer-In-Residence, Samuel Bisson, writes a new piece spiced with Italian essence • Experience the emotional heights of an undisputed Mozart masterpiece: the Sinfonia Concertante K. 364 • Under the authoritative baton of Maestro Guoyong Zhang, Concertmaster Hanna Kim and Principal Viola Samuel Choi step to the front of the stage as soloists • Truly a breathtaking celebration of Italy's rich cultural soul, designed to leave you energized and inspired.
Recommended Age: 14+
Age Restrictions: 7+
PROGRAM:
Gioacchino ROSSINI L’Italiana in Algeri: Overture
(1792-1868)
Samuel BISSON Scherzo - OP commission, World Premiere – TBA
(OP Resident Composer)
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in E♭ major, K. 364
(320d)
(1756-1791) • Soloists: Hanna Kim, violin and Samuel Choi, viola
Intermission (15’)
Felix MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 in A, Op. 90 "Italian"
(1809-1847)
Guest Conductor: Guoyong Zhang, debut with OP
Gioacchino ROSSINI L’Italiana in Algeri: Overture
(1792-1868)
Samuel BISSON Scherzo - OP commission, World Premiere – TBA
(OP Resident Composer)
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in E♭ major, K. 364
(320d)
(1756-1791) • Soloists: Hanna Kim, violin and Samuel Choi, viola
Intermission (15’)
Felix MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 in A, Op. 90 "Italian"
(1809-1847)
Guest Conductor: Guoyong Zhang, debut with OP