Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra

Immerse yourself in the sublime works one of the greatest Romantic era composers: Tchaikovsky.

His Symphony No. 5 is full of sweeping melodies , dramatic contrasts and a recurring “fate” theme. You’ll sense both strength and vulnerability throughout, as the struggle with destiny eventually resolves from darkness to triumph.

By contrast, the Rococo Variations for cello are light, airy, elegant and simply charming. Even if you’re familiar with this piece, you may well be hearing it for the first time on double bass played by superstar Joel Quarrington.

Speaking of first times: don’t miss the premiere performance of our newly announced 2025/26 Young Composer Competition winner!

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Rococo Variations

Charles-Vincent Lemelin

Dans la tourbiere, je m'allongerai sur la mousse’

Copland’s Appalachian Spring opens with a slowly blooming introduction to musical themes that evoke a sense of open skies, fresh beginnings and simple pleasures.

Beethoven shares his solo woodland walks with us in his lush Pastorale Symphony, complete with woodwind bird calls and thunderous lower strings.

Special guest Luke Welch plays black composer Florence Price’s Piano Concerto, itself a spring-like story of re-emergence after its long lost manuscript was found. Price includes a toe-tapping theme inspired by the African juba dance.

You’ll leave with refreshed with a spring in your step!

Treat Mom to a Saturday matinee in the Humber Cultural Hub’s intimate Recital Hall.

Beethoven shares his solo woodland walks with us in his lush Pastorale Symphony, complete with woodwind bird calls and thunderous lower strings.

You’ll leave refreshed with a spring in your step!

NOTE:
This is a shorter encore of our prior evening full concert, without the piano soloist or Appalachian Spring.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale"