What Does The Composer Do?
We hear orchestral music in movies, video games, anime, and more, but have you ever wondered how it gets made? Journey with us into the world of living composers and explore the unique creative challenges they face.
This concert lasts approximately 55 minutes with no intermission.
For more information about this concert, please consult our study guide.
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How to Book
$9 per seat (incl. HST)
To reserve your spot, please fill out our online booking form.
Dates
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall at 12:30pm
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall at 10:30am
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall at 12:30pm
Monday, April 15, 2024
Roy Thomson Hall at 11:00am
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Roy Thomson Hall at 10:30am
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Roy Thomson Hall at 12:30pm
Program to Include*:
R. Wagner
"The Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walküre
Koji Kondo/arr. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser
Super Marios Bros. Theme
Koji Kondo/arr. Gabriele Delfino
The Legend of Zelda Main Theme Medley
Afarin Mansouri
Mithra: Celebration Prelude
Tchaikovsky
Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act II: Scene. Moderato
Florence Price/orch. W.G. Still
Dances in the Canebrakes: No. 1, Nimble Feet
Beyoncé/arr. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser
"Crazy in Love"
Joe Hisaishi
"Tonari no Totoro" from My Neighbour Totoro Orchestral Stories
Ian Cusson/auth. Marilyn Dumont
"Letter to Sir John A. Macdonald" & "The Devil's Language" from Five Songs on Poems of Marilyn Dumont
John Williams
Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
John Williams
Imperial March from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Stravinsky
Finale from the Suite from The Firebird
1919 version
*Subject to change
Performers
Trevor Wilson
Jonathon Adams
