Horizons is the name given to the 2024 National Youth Orchestra of Canada tour. After launching in Kingston, ON on July 18, Horizons lands on the stage of Toronto’s Koerner Hall on July 19.
NYO Canada has been training some of Canada’s most talented young orchestral musicians through their effective pre-professional program. It’s available yearly to musicians aged 16 to 28.
The Horizons tour, which uses an innovative pay-what-you-can pricing model, will take the NYO Canada from Kingston, Ontario to Calgary, Alberta in just two weeks.
“We’re delighted to bring the Horizons Tour back to Toronto, a city with a rich musical heritage and a passionate audience,” says Christie Gray, CEO of NYO Canada in a statement. “Our mission is to nurture the next generation of orchestral leaders and create powerful musical experiences for all Canadians. The Toronto concert reflects this commitment, showcasing both incredible young local and national talent and a celebration of accessibility.”
Toronto & Ontario Talent
The July 19 concert will be a homecoming of sorts for several of the young musicians.
Ivan Li (Violin): While studying violin at Western University, Ivan has performed with professional orchestras such as the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and Regina Symphony Orchestra. Along with NYO Canada, he has studied at Indiana University Academy, and Scotia Festival of Music.
Vincent Poon (Violin): The University of Toronto student comments, “Without this program to ease people into the professional field, there would be a shortage of people who could practice the art and do it justice.”
Robyn Lianne Cheng (Viola): A student at the Glenn Gould School, Robyn is already an experienced orchestral musician. She is the recipient of the 2024 Kenneth G. Mills Scholarship.
Lucas Chen (Viola): Lucas studies at Upper Canada College, and has participated in the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra and Oakville Symphony Youth Orchestra as well as NYO Canada.
Kevin Belvedere (Viola): Kevin has performed with the Mandle Philharmonic and Orchester Opery NDKE. Along with NYO Canada, he has participated in intensive performing and training programs such as the Orchestre de la Francophonie and PRISMA Festival.
The Program
For the Toronto concert, the program is varied, and includes familiar pieces along with newer works.
- Lili Boulanger — D’un matin de printemps
- Maurice Ravel — La valse, poème chorégraphique pour orchestre
- Einojuhani Rautavaara — Flute Concerto ‘Dances with the Winds’
- Danial Sheibani — Out of Thin Air
- Violet Archer — Divertimento for Orchestra
- Béla Bartók — Concerto for Orchestra
Tickets & Tour Details
From Toronto, the NYCO Horizons tour travels to Parry Sound, then Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Banff, and ends in Calgary on July 31. There are slight changes to the program and featured artists along the way.
Find tickets and information about the July 19 Toronto concert [HERE]. Check [HERE] for details about the rest of the tour.
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