The 11th edition of the Virée classique promises a kaleidoscope of colours, exotic aromas, and mesmerizing melodies…

Journey through the Mediterranean at the Olympic Park’s Esplanade

Set off from the Olympic Park’s Esplanade and journey to the Eternal City to hear the festive music of Berlioz’s Roman Carnival before heading on to Egypt, serenaded by Tawadros’s works for oud, before returning to the shade of Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Your tour guide for this unforgettable musical voyage in the company of the OSM and its conductor Rafael Payare will be André Robitaille.

Artists
Rafael Payare, conductor
Joseph Tawadros, oud
André Robitaille, host

Program
Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski, Francesca da Rimini (22 min)
Joseph Tawadros, Permission to Evaporate, for oud and orchestra (6 min)
Hector Berlioz, Le carnaval romain [Roman Carnival], Overture, H 95 (8 min)
Joseph Tawadros, Constantinople, for oud and orchestra (6 min)
Ottorino Respighi, Pini di Roma [Pines of Rome] (23 min)

Bring-your-own-chair, whether it is a camping chair, a stool or even just a blanket.

For more information visit: www.osm.ca/en/viree-classique