The Guelph Symphony Orchestra opens its 2011-12 Tour the World concert series at River Run Centre Oct. 23 at 3pm.
That is the debut for GSO’s new artistic director and conductor Judith Yan. The all-Russian concert features Mussorgsky’s well-loved Pictures at an Exhibition.
Jacques Israelievitch makes a return to play Glazunov’s fine Violin Concerto, and the concert begins with Glinka’s high-spirited and tuneful Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila.
Patrons can enjoy a pre-concert chat at 2:15pm in the lobby with Simon Irving, conductor emeritus of GSO.
Traditional Russian treats can be enjoyed at intermission for $5.
Only 100 tickets will be sold in the lobby for the bonus experience. Russian vodka will be available at the bar.
Yan brings international experience to the podium, regularly conducting opera, ballet and symphonic music in San Francisco, Seattle, Hong Kong, Germany and Italy as well as having held conductor positions with the San Francisco Opera, National Ballet of Canada, and the Canadian Opera Company.
She is also music director for the annual Opera on the Avalon Festival in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
The Orchestra acknowledges the support of Ontario Arts Council for the 2011-12 season. The GSO, in its 11th season, is a semi-professional orchestra, using primarily Guelph-area players.
It provides opportunities for young emerging professional performers. For details visit guelphsymphony.com.
The concert will launch GSO’s new under-30 ticket series, to encourage access to concerts for young people.
Anyone under 30 can purchase a regular $32 ticket for $20 from midnight Friday night before the concert until concert time, either online or in person.
Tickets require proof of age at time of collection. Some restrictions may apply. The usual student rates will apply at all concerts.
Tickets are available from 519-763-3000 or riverrun.ca.
