2018-2019 Concert Season
All concerts at Parkdale United Church, unless otherwise stated
Past Concerts
The orchestra typically presents three concerts a year, performing mostly works from the classical symphonic repertoire and occasionally contemporary music. Concerts from our recent seasons have included:
Mon Jun 9 2008
Italian Week Festival
Parkdale United Church
Conductor:
Angus Armstrong
Soloist(s):
John Ellis (tenor)
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Verdi - Triumphal March from Aida
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Torelli - Sonata a Cinque
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Respighi - Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1 (mvts. 1, 3, and 4)
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Respighi - Pines of Rome (mvts. 2, 3, and 4)
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Clarke - Carnival of Venice
Sun May 4 2008
Dance Program
Parkdale United Church
Conductor:
Angus Armstrong
Soloist(s):
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Weber/Berlioz - Invitation to the Dance
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Bartok - Rumanian Dances
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Khachaturian - Adagio of Spartacus
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Massenet - Le Cid
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Chabrier - Espana
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Saint-Saens - Danse Macabre
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Bizet - Carmen
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Leroy Anderson - Blue Tango
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Khachaturian - Sabre Dance
Sun Feb 10 2008
Italian Late Romantic
Parkdale United Church
Conductor:
Angus Armstrong
Soloist(s):
Daniel Armstrong (double bass)
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Verdi - Triumphal March from Aida
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Bottesini - Concerto in B Minor for Double Bass and Orchestra
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Respighi - Ancient Airs and Dances
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Respighi - Pines of Rome, mvts. 2, 3 & 4
Sun Nov 25 2007
"In From the Cold" Fundraiser
Parkdale United Church
Conductor:
Angus Armstrong
Soloist(s):
Yen-Yen Gee (piano)
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Ridout - Fall Fair
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Grieg - Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16
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Elgar - Enigma Variations
Sun May 13 2007
Baroque Classique
Parkdale United Church
Conductor:
Angus Armstrong
Soloist(s):
Karen Donnelly (trumpet), Alan Thomas (harpsichord), Tim Yaychuk (violin), Vic Norian (flute), Louise St. Germain (cello)
Handel - Music for the Royal Fireworks, Overture
Handel - Suite for Orchestra (from the Watermusic)
Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Torelli - Sonata a Cinque No. 1
Haydn - Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra