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Two World Premières! Be among the first to hear wild and imaginative new works for orchestra by Canadian composers Cassandra Miller and Nicole Lizée.
IN THE NORTH LOBBY
Pre-concert (6:35pm)
Performance by The Madawaska Ensemble with guests Sanya Eng and Rob MacDonald. New and rarely heard Canadian chamber music for strings, harp, and guitar.
Post-concert
Join us for a party in the lobby featuring Cris Derksen Trio. The trio includes the talents of Juno-nominated cellist Cris Derksen, acclaimed Anishinaabe Hoop Dancer Nimkii Osawamick, and award-winning drummer Jesse Baird.
Additional Partner Orchestras
- Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (Nicole Lizée: Black MIDI)—November 18, 2017
- Symphony Nova Scotia (Nicole Lizée: Black MIDI)—January 17, 2018
- University of Victoria Orchestra (Cassandra Miller: Round)—Date TBC
- Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (Cassandra Miller: Round)—Date TBC
Program
- Nicole Lizée: Zeiss After Dark (TSO Co-commission) [2']
- Cassandra Miller: Round (World Première/TSO Commission) [10']
- Daníel Bjarnason: Emergence [16']
- Nicole Lizée: Black MIDI (World Première/TSO Commission) [20']
Performers
- André de Ridderconductor
- Kronos Quartetstring quartet
- Peter Oundjianhost