Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Year of the Horse: A Lunar New Year Celebration
February 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$77
Ring in the Year of the Horse with a joyous celebration of music and tradition that’s fun for the whole family! Comedian Dashan, conductor Carolyn Kuan, and renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Man join your Toronto Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant works that capture the spirit of renewal and prosperity for the Lunar New Year. Plus, 15-year-old Toronto pianist Ryan Huang—a Lang Lang International Music Foundation Young Scholar—will perform the first movement from Grieg’s instantly recognizable Piano Concerto. Arrive early for our Asian artisan market, lion dancers, and more!
Carolyn Kuan, conductor
Dashan 大山, host & narrator
Wu Man, pipa
Ryan Huang, piano (Lang Lang International Music Foundation Young Scholar)
Yang Yang Dance Studio
Li Huanzhi: Spring Festival Overture
Vivian Fung: Pizzicato
Zhao Jiping: Concerto No. 2
Chen Gexin: Gōngxǐ Gōngxǐ (恭喜恭喜)
Huang Ruo: Folk Songs
Grieg: Piano Concerto A Minor, Op.16–Mvt. I
Alison Yun Fei Jiang: 蜀道难 Shǔ Dào Nán (The Way to Shu is Treacherous) (World Première)
Liu Tieshan (刘铁山) & Mao Yuan (茅沅): Dance of Yao People
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You can also enhance your evening with an exclusive pre-concert cocktail reception and dinner at Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, where you’ll enjoy lively entertainment, delicious food, and great company. Check the link for details.
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