Brott Music Festival | I Dream Of Italy

” la passione…la bellezza… La musica ”

From cinematic elegance to sweeping romance and fiery exuberance, this concert is a love letter to a country that has captivated composers for centuries.

Feel the beating heart of Italy though music that dazzles , stirs and inspires. With a spotlight on With a spotlight on world-renowned double bassist Joel Quarrington, and a program that spans charm, drama, and sheer orchestral power, this unforgettable night closes the season in true Brott Festival style: bold, beautiful, and full of life.

Performers
National Academy Orchestra of Canada
Tania Miller, conductor
Joel Quarrington, double bass

Repertoire
Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italien, Op. 45
Nino Rota Divertimento Concertante for Double Bass and Orchestra
R.Strauss Don Juan, Op. 20
Respighi Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome), P.141

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Anya Wassenberg is the Toronto City Editor at Ludwig Van. Previously, she was a freelance writer with a specialty in culture and travel for three decades, and a creative writing instructor for Ontariolearn.

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