France and the Saxophone

  • April 26, 2025 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Fairview Library Theatre

    35 Fairview Mall Drive
    Toronto, Ontario M2J 4S4
Ticket Price (CAD) $10.00-$40.00 Buy Tickets
Description

Cesar Guerra-Peixe - Mourão

Darius Milhaud - Scaramouche
- Wallace Halladay, saxophone solo

Darius Milhaud - Le Boeuf sur le toit
Cesar Franck - Symphony in Dm

This concert presents a colorful mix of rhythmic energy, playful charm, and symphonic grandeur.

César Guerra-Peixe’s Mourão opens the evening with its vibrant celebration of Brazilian folk traditions. The piece’s driving rhythms and rich melodies evoke the energy of the Brazilian countryside.

Darius Milhaud’s Scaramouche follows, with its lively, jazz-infused character. Featuring a saxophone solo, this work is both whimsical and virtuosic, blending classical and popular styles with effortless charm.

Milhaud’s Le Boeuf sur le Toit continues the program, a surreal and exuberant piece inspired by Brazilian dance forms and infused with humor and wit.

The concert concludes with César Franck’s Symphony in D minor, a masterpiece of the Romantic era. Known for its lush harmonies and cyclical themes, Franck’s symphony is a deeply emotional and dramatic work, ending the evening with majestic intensity.

Date & Time

Sat., Apr. 26, 2025 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Venue Details

Fairview Library Theatre

35 Fairview Mall Drive
Toronto, Ontario M2J 4S4 Fairview Library Theatre
North York Concert Orchestra

North York Concert Orchestra, now in our 50th season, is a semi-professional orchestra of capable, committed musicians dedicated to bringing affordable, live classical music to our North York community.

Many of our musicians are music professionals – most, though, have occupations far removed from music. We come from a multitude of ethnic backgrounds. While many of us were not born in Canada, the international language of music brings us together – we strive to share the love of music with you, our audience, and to enrich your lives.

While we focus our endeavours on our public concert series, we do not forget those less able to attend our concerts. Many of our musicians volunteer to collaborate in small ensembles, bringing chamber music to community centres, schools and seniors’ residences.

Our annual youth concerto competition is a showcase for young emerging artists, giving them a rare opportunity to perform with a full-size orchestra.

NYCO attracts a diverse and talented membership of over fifty musicians whose ages span over six decades. We are complemented by a volunteer concert production team. A professional music director and professional string section leaders provide the guidance, training and inspiration for us to achieve excellence.


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