Esprit Orchestra | Superstrings V

This program of works for string orchestra (with touches of percussion) celebrates artistic figures. To mark Arvo Pärt’s 90th year, we present two works: one, like a slow-motion sonorous waterfall in memory of Benjamin Britten; the other, short and light, inspired by the Eiffel Tower and Gustave Eiffel’s elegant designs. Louie’s fantasy reverie, with cosmic motifs and traces of classical repertoire, honours Glenn Gould. Eight solo violinists speed through Norman’s dazzling convergence of Italian Futurism, Baroque, and a racecar video game. Adding zest are Mark Fewer’s virtuosic improvisations in Hillborg’s tribute to Bach, and a full-throttle string version of Purple Haze evoking Jimi Hendrix.

featuring
Alex Pauk Conductor
Mark Fewer Violin

Program

Arvo Pärt: Silhouette (2009/15) Canadian Premiere
Arvo Pärt: Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten (1977)
Anders Hillborg: Bach Materia (2016/17) Mark Fewer Violin
Andrew Norman: Gran Turismo (2004) for 8 violins
Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze, Arr. Steve Riffkin
Alexina Louie: O Magnum Mysterium: In Memoriam Glenn Gould (1982, version for 34 strings by John Rea, 1999)

7:15 p.m. pre-concert musical insights with Alexina Louie
8:00 p.m. Concert

• Author
• Recent Posts

Ludwig Van

Ludwig Van is an independent digital news media website supported by its audience and sponsors. Our primary focus is on arts coverage, including news reporting and criticism.

Latest posts by Ludwig Van (see all)

• CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Year 2025 - December 24, 2025
• CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Christmas Season - December 22, 2025
• CLASSICAL CHARTZ | The Top Ten Classical Music Albums For The Week Of December 8 To 14 - December 9, 2025