Mendelssohn and Saint-Saëns!

From moonlit forests to sunlit piazzas, Mendelssohn and Saint-Saëns deliver an evening of magic, passion, and radiant energy. Under the baton of guest conductor Yariv Aloni, the concert opens in a world of enchantment with Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture, where Shakespeare’s fairies flit through moonlit woods in music of shimmering lightness and playful spirit. Canadian Cellist Jonathan Lo* then takes centre stage in Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1, a captivating single movement that sweeps from lyrical song to sparkling virtuosity. Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian” closes the evening in a blaze of colour, its sun-drenched melodies and joyful rhythms capturing the exuberance of Mediterranean life. Program: Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, Op. 21 Saint Saens: Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 33* Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian" Financially, the orchestra relies on the generosity of audience members to offset concert and overhead costs, which average $35 per person per concert. The suggested donation of $30 per person can be contributed through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mendelssohn-and-saint-saens-registration-1587613196809