The OSM: From Prokofiev to Glenn Miller

Conducted by Kent Nagano

From the Concerto for two trombones by young Canadian composer Matthew Ricketts to the swingin’ tunes of Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, brass instruments take centre stage under the baton of Maestro Kent Nagano. Treat yourself to this exquisite musical cocktail, a mix of jazz and classical spiced with the gripping modulations and humorous touches of Prokofiev’s Symphony no. 1.

Prokofiev, Symphony no. 1 in D major, op. 25, “Classical”
Matthew Ricketts, Halo, Concerto for two trombones, World premiere – OSM commission
David Martin, Tommy and Glenn, Homage to Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, World premiere – OSM commission

Artists
Ian Bousfield, trombone
James Box, trombone

Concert at 1:00pm

For information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com  514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112

Classical SpreeCanada’s largest urban classical music festival
The OSM invites you to the 8th edition of its Classical Spree, held in a perfect summer setting for festivities and gatherings. This one-of-a-kind festival in North America features 31 indoor concerts in addition to a multitude of free activities – and as many opportunities to discover classical music in new ways.

Masterful performers of all generations will dazzle you with symphonic concerts, chamber performances and recitals. To broaden the horizons of musical discovery, we also propose concerts of Indian classical music and performances by Indigenous artists. For the complete line-up visit: www.osm.ca/en/classicalspree
Come see the music

Classical Spree