Come Together: 50 Years After Abbey Road

A Symphonic tribute to the best in British rock.

Sunday, February 24, 2019 – 3:00pm

Pre-concert chat at 2:15 with Michael Newnham

Rock at the Symphony: Orchestra Toronto presents a tribute to seminal British rock of the 60s and 70s. We are excited to present the world premiere of Richard Herriott’s new rock concerto, An Electric Organ, a Ladder, and a Persian Rug, inspired by the music of Emerson, Lake and Palmer. And for another first time, we are partnering with Jeans ‘n Classics to present a tribute to the Beatles’ Abbey Road.

FEATURING

Michael Newnham – Conductor
Richard Herriott – Piano*
Jeans ‘n Classics – Rock Ensemble**

ON THE PROGRAM

Richard Herriott – An Electric Organ, a Ladder and a Persian Rug: Rock concerto for Piano and Orchestra* – World Premier
Jeans ‘n Classics – Abbey Road**