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Toronto Concert Orchestra | Viennese Violins
August 13, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
$69
Viennese Violins is a celebration of the rich cultural history of Vienna and beyond, and the music that has emanated from its streets and concert halls for centuries. Inspired by the open air concerts of Europe, this program showcases the beauty and versatility of the violin, an instrument that has captured the hearts of musicians and listeners alike for generations. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Viennese Violins promises to transport you to a world of beauty, elegance, and pure musical magic.
Program
W. A. Mozart – Concerto No. 3 for Violin I. Allegro
W. A. Mozart – Overture to Marriage of Figaro
Johanne Strauss II – Emperor Waltz
Antonin Dvorak – Songs My Mother Taught Me
Fanny Mendelssohn – Overture in C
Franz Lehar – Waltz Duet from the opera The Merry Widow
Vittorio Monti – Czardas
— Intermission —
Gail Nemetz Robinson – Lovers’ Waltz* *Canadian Premiere
Karl Jenkins – Palladio I. Allegretto
Robert Farnon – Westminster Waltz
Johanne Strauss II – Blue Danube
Jules Massenet – Meditation from Thais
Giacomo Puccini – Vissi D’Arte from the opera Tosca
Franz Lehar – Vilja lied from the opera The Merry Widow
Nino Rota – A Time for Us
James Horner / Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On
Jacque Offenbach – Can-can
*Programs are subject to change without notice
Costume Theme: Viennese ball throughout the ages
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