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65th CONCERT SEASON WINTER-SPRING 2022 • Symphonic Genius

PROGRAM 1 • April 2, 8 pm • Masterworks Series


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CELEBRATING BEETHOVEN • PART I • HIS SYMPHONIC GENIUS • THE PHENOMENAL 5th

Beethoven stands alone, a composer with a defining impact on the course of western music. A cultural icon for over 250 years, whose works permeate today’s concert halls, movies, commercials and pop songs; Beethoven’s genius is witnessed in Symphony No. 2 Op.36 in D major and his famed Symphony no. 5 Op.67 in C minor.
Visiting the OP's stage for the first time, we welcome Maestro Enrique Diemecke, Music Director of Buenos Aires’ iconic and historical opera house, Teatro Colon.
Symphony no.5 Op. 67 in C minor
Intermission
Celebration Overture for Orchestra (1985)
Symphony no.2 Op. 36 in D major
Gary KULESHA 🍁
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN🇨🇦
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
A CELEBRATION OF BEETHOVEN • HIS 250th ANNIVERSARY
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op.67
• Arranged by Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Marco Parisotto for String Quintet and Piano               
• Ontario Philharmonic Chamber Players:
Etsuko Kimura, leader-violin1, David Shewchuk, violin 2,
‍Isabella Costanza, viola, Alice Kim, cello, Calum MacLeod, double bass
Johannes BRAHMS
Excerpts from Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op.98
• MARCO PARISOTTO and ONTARIO PHILHARMONIC

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65th CONCERT SEASON WINTER-SPRING 2022 • Symphonic Genius

PROGRAM 2 • April 23, 8 pm • Masterworks Series


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A SOLEMN COMMEMORATION

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Opus 73 was written during an unrelenting 18 years of war between Austria and France, under Napoleon Bonaparte, the self-proclaimed emperor.
Moving ahead in time to 1915, Armenia experienced an horrific genocide. Ontario Philharmonic is honoured to be presenting the world premiere of a specially-composed work by Vache Sharafyan for this occasion, commemorating this most tragic moment in Armenia’s history. On the podium, we have the pleasure of welcoming guest conductor Eduard Topchjan, long-time Music Director of the Armenian Philharmonic.
The Bride of the Desert - World Premiere, in commemoration of the 1915 Armenian Genocide
Soloist Sheng Cai plays the piano part | Artist/Actor Beata Pozniak featuring the
film with poem by renowned Poet/Author, Sona Van
Symphony no.6 in C major, D.589
Intermission
Piano Concerto no.5 in E♭ major, Op. 73,“Emperor”
Cheng Cai, solo piano
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
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Vache SHARAFYAN


Franz SCHUBERT
Guest Conductor:
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director of Armenian Philharmonic
A CELEBRATION OF BEETHOVEN • HIS 250th ANNIVERSARY
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Moonlight Sonata No.14 in C# minor "Quasi una Fantasia" Op. 27 No.2
THE VIRTUOSO PIANO
Frédéric CHOPIN
Scherzo no.3 in C sharp minor, Op. 39
André MATHIEU
Printemps canadien (Canadian Spring) (1940)
Sergei RACHMANINOV
Moments Musicaux Op.16, complete
       1. Moment Musical Op.16 No.1 in B-flat minor
       2. Moment Musical Op.16 No.2 in E-flat minor
       3. Moment Musical Op.16 No.3 in B minor
       4. Moment Musical Op.16 No.4 in E minor
       5. Moment Musical Op.16 No.5 in D-flat major
       6. Moment Musical Op.16 No.6 in C major

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65th CONCERT SEASON WINTER-SPRING 2022 • Symphonic Genius

PROGRAM 3 • May 12, 8 pm • Benefit Concert


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HEALING THE SOUL  ● PIANO CONCERTO BLOCKBUSTER
TWO OF ONTARIO’S BRIGHTEST TALENTS
Performing Grieg & Tchaikovsky Concertos and Chopin • Among the most beloved piano music of all-time!

Two accomplished and striking pianists grace Ontario Philharmonic’s stage. After 2 long agonizing years, OP’s ‘Healing The Soul’ Benefit Concert introducing two of Ontario’s brightest pianists is on your doorstep.
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Sheng Cai and Aljoša Jurinić have travelled the world’s most notable stages, leaving lasting impressions.  Now, they are here, together, for OP’s momentous return to live concerts, under Maestro Marco Parisotto’s direction.

In this exciting return to the stage, comprising two of the most beloved piano concertos ever composed by Grieg and Tchaikovsky, our soloists also give samples of history’s greatest piano music by Chopin and Rachmaninoff.
Moments Musicaux Op.16, a selection - Sheng Cai, solo piano
          1. Moment Musical Op.16 no.4 in E minor
          2. Moment Musical Op.16 no.5 in D-flat major
          3. Moment Musical Op.16 no.6 in C major
Piano Concerto no.1 in B♭ minor, Op. 23
Aljoša Jurinić, piano soloist accompanied by Ontario Philharmonic
Intermission
Ballade no.1 in G minor, Op. 23 - Aljoša Jurinić, solo piano                                                                                                        
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.16
Sheng Cai, piano soloist accompanied by Ontario Philharmonic
Frédéric CHOPIN
Edward GRIEG
Sergei RACHMANINOV



Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
A CELEBRATION OF BEETHOVEN • HIS 250th ANNIVERSARY
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Sonata No.8 in G major, Op. 30 No.3
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Max BRUCH
Adagio appassionato, Op. 57
Achille-Claude DEBUSSY
Violin Sonata in G minor
I. Allegro vivo
II. Intermède (fantasque et léger)
III. Finale (Très animé)
John WILLIAMS
Schindler’s List Theme
Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
Valse-Scherzo in C major, Op. 34

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65th CONCERT SEASON WINTER-SPRING 2022 • Symphonic Genius

PROGRAM 4 • June 2, 8 pm • Masterworks Series


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CELEBRATING BEETHOVEN • PART II • HIS SYMPHONIC GENIUS • THE PASTORAL

A giant among the greats, cherished by audiences everywhere, influencer to countless composers: Beethoven is here, finally.  Having missed his 250th Anniversary due to Covid pandemic measures, we pay the great master his due.  
OP thrills with Fidelio Overture, Symphony no. 8, Overture to The Ruins of Athens and Symphony no. 6 Opus 68 in F major, welcoming guest conductor Laura Jackson.  Be rendered spellbound by these symphonic masterpieces.
The Ruins of Athens Overture, Op. 113
Symphony no.6, Op. 68 in F major
Intermission
Fidelio Overture, Op. 72
Symphony no.8 Op. 93 in F major
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Sonata No.21 in C Major, Op. 53, “Waldstein”
Robert SCHUMANN
Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17 (1st movement)
André MATHIEU
Prélude No.5, “Prélude romantique”
Felix MENDELSSOHN
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54
Franz LISZT
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11, S.244/11 in A minor

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65th CONCERT SEASON WINTER-SPRING 2022 • Symphonic Genius

PROGRAM 5 • June 23, 8 pm • Pops Series


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STAR WARS • SUPER HITS FROM HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood is the scene of many Arts and Culture sector firsts.  Composers John Williams, Ferde Grofe and Jerry Bock are among the elite of this class with worldwide success and appeal.  They take you to a small suburban California community, to the Grand Canyon, to a small Russian Jewish village, all the way to the stars! Super Hits From Hollywood is your chance to hear these stunning compositions, live! International star violinist, Esther Yoo, joins OP in this one-of-a-kind shining program. 
Schindler’s List – Esther Yoo, solo violin
Includes    I. Theme   II. Jewish Town (Krakow Ghetto – Winter ’41)   III. Remembrances
Fiddler on the Roof – Esther Yoo, solo violin
Includes   If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker, Miracle of Miracles, Sunrise, Sunset, To Life.
STAR WARS: Suite
Includes  Main Title, Princess Leia's Theme, Imperial March, Yoda's Theme, Throne Room, End Title
Intermission
E.T. Adventures on Earth
Includes Bicycle Chase, ET Theme, Farewell, Closing Fanfare.
The Grand Canyon Suite
Soundtrack to 1958 Walt Disney short film in CinemaScope format directed by James Algar
John WILLIAMS
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Ferde GROFÉ
John WILLIAMS
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Jerry BOCK (arr. Williams)
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John WILLIAMS
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART
Piano Concerto No.21 in C major, K. 467
• Arranged by Ignaz Lachner for String Quintet and Piano
• Beatriz Boizan, piano soloist
• Ontario Philharmonic Chamber Players:
Etsuko Kimura, leader-violin1, David Shewchuk, violin 2,
‍Isabella Costanza, viola, Alice Kim, cello, Calum MacLeod, double bass
Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
Excerpts from Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op. 64
• MARCO PARISOTTO and ONTARIO PHILHARMONIC

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2021 ONLINE SEASON • TOGETHER THROUGH MUSIC

PROGRAM 6 • December 18 • Opera/Vocal Series


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TENOR CéSAR DELGADO • ARIAS FOR CHRISTMAS TIME • FROM MY HEART TO YOURS

• With Cesar Delgado, tenor, and Aldo Delgadillo, symphonic organ/keyboard
‍For the Yuletide Season 2021, lirico spinto tenor, César Delgado, regales us with soothing and inspiring Holiday favourites combined with moving operatic arias. César Delgado will return to the stage with OP in the 2022 Concert Season, in Mahler’s Song of the Earth, once we can all enjoy live performance again.
International award-winning symphonic organ and piano soloist, Aldo Delgadillo accompanies Mr. Delgado and performs cherished Christmas delights, such as Sleigh Ride, using an impressive array of musical colours with his special instrument.
George Frideric HANDEL
Messiah: Comfort Ye…Ev'ry Valley • César Delgado, tenor
Giacomo PUCCINI
La Bohème: Act I, Rodolfo: Che gélida manina
Giuseppe VERDI
La Traviata: Act II, Alfredo: Lunge da lei…De’ miei bollenti spiriti + O mio rimorso!
Leroy ANDERSON
Sleigh Ride • Aldo Delgadillo, symphonic organ
J.S. BACH / Ch. GOUNOD
Ave Maria (Méditation)
Ernesto de CURTIS
Torna a Surriento
Franz Xaver GRUBER
Silent Night (Stille Nacht)
Bob KROGSTAD (arr.)
The Bells Of Christmas • Aldo Delgadillo, symphonic organ
Irving BERLIN
White Christmas
John Francis WADE
Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful)
Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
The Nutcracker, Op 71: Act. II, No.13 - Waltz of the Flowers • Aldo Delgadillo, symphonic organ
Giacomo PUCCINI
Nessun dorma, from the opera “Turandot”
Adolphe ADAM
O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël)
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