A blast of powerful orchestral sound, Adès’ opera overture provides for the dramatic launch of Esprit’s season. Harman’s integration of video art projections inspired by his collaboration with artist Moira Ness, brings new treasure to multimedia orchestral life. One of Louie’s most expressive choral works embellishes her receiving the Molson Prize in the Arts and Abrahamsen’s compelling concerto for the left-hand showcases Avan Yu as one of Canada’s hottest young pianists.

• Overture to “The Tempest” op.22a (2004) or orchestra — Thomas Adès (England)
• I Hit My Head and Everything Changed (2019)** for orchestra with video art projections by Moira Ness — Brian Harman (Canada)
• Love Songs for a Small Planet (1989) for chamber choir, harp, percussion & string orchestra  — Alexina Louie (Canada)
• Left, alone (2015)* for piano (left hand) and orchestra — Hans Abrahamsen (Denmark)

Presentation of 2019 Canada Council Molson Prize in the Arts to Alexina Louie will take place during the concert.

*Canadian Premiere
**World Premiere commissioned by Esprit Orchestra with generous support from the Ontario Arts Council

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