A Bohemian Life
Program
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune by Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Lasker-Schüler Songs by Scott Good (World Premiere)
From The Bohemian Forest, Op. 68: No. 5, “Silent Woods” by Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904)
Symphony No. 8 by Antonin Dvořák
We are proud to present an evening of extraordinary music performed with exceptional artistry that will sweep you away, and make you listen anew!
Come to A Bohemian Life and experience one of our most intriguing concerts this Season, brimming with highlights you won’t want to miss:
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The return of two favourite guest artists: conductor Tania Miller and soprano Midori Marsh.
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The World Premiere of Lasker-Schüler Songs composed by our own Scott Good. Midori Marsh’s unique counter-culture virtuosity will bring the poems by the radical poet and Bohemian artist Else Lasker-Schüler to life.
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A very special performance of Dvořák’s “Silent Woods” by Christine Newland, principal cello with London Symphonia and Orchestra London for 48 years. There is no finer way to recognize Christine’s retirement from the orchestra than her performance of this much cherished piece with her colleagues.
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Debussy’s beautiful symphonic poem, Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, which heralded a revolution in music over 100 years ago and still creates a magical effect for listeners today.
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Dvořák’s glorious Symphony No. 8, full of sunshine and dancing, inspired by the folk music of his native Bohemia.
Guest Artists
Artistic Producer Andrew Chung interviews guest conductor Tania Miller about Debussy's iconic Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and Dvořák’s sunny, nature-themed Symphony No. 8. He also pays tribute to cellist Christine Newland's retirement from the orchestra. The discussion with Composer Scott Good and soprano Midori Marsh gives some interesting background on the life of Else Lasker-Schüler, a leader in the Bohemian arts scene in Berlin in the 1920s, the composing process and their preparation for the World Premiere of Lasker-Schüler Songs.
Location
Metropolitan United
468 Wellington Street
London, Ontario
N6A 3P8
Parking
Limited on-site parking is available at Met United. Accessible parking and ramp are located at the east entrance. For special assistance, please notify us in advance at 226-270-0910 or email contact [at] londonsymphonia.ca (contact[at]londonsymphonia[dot]ca). See parking lot locations.
