Toronto Symphony Orchestra 2011-2012 Season

Concerts & Tickets

2010.2011 Season

Short Ride in a Fast Machine

  • Wed. Mar. 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM
    Roy Thomson Hall
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Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussion
Dame Evelyn Glennie,
percussion

Two works by John Adams give the New Creations Festival a thrilling launch: the exhilarating Harmonielehre, and the punchy fanfare, Short Ride in a Fast Machine. From north of the 49th parallel comes the spectacular new percussion concerto that Canadian composer Vincent Ho wrote for the world’s foremost percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie.

At 7:20pm, enjoy a pre-concert performance by Lightning Drum.

Gary Kulesha chats with John Adams & Vincent Ho during intermission.

Stay after the concert and enjoy live jazz music by Roberto Occhipinti Ensemble.

  • Peter Oundjian, conductor and host
  • Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussion
John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Vincent Ho: The Shaman for Percussion and Orchestra
John Adams: Harmonielehre View Notes  

Vertical Special $50 pre-fixe menu with complimentary parking at First Canadian Place at the TSO's Official Restaurant, Vertical Restaurant.
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