The Oakville Symphony is delighted to present a hidden treasure by local composer and renowned Egyptologist, Amica Calverley. Composed in 1929, her inspired and thrilling Variations on a Harmonic Theme will open the concert. We are joined by the distinguished violinist and Oakville native, Stephen Sitarski, in performances of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. This sublime gem…

The Oakville Symphony is delighted to present a hidden treasure by local composer and renowned Egyptologist, Amica Calverley. Composed in 1929, her inspired and thrilling Variations on a Harmonic Theme will open the concert. We are joined by the distinguished violinist and Oakville native, Stephen Sitarski, in performances of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. This sublime gem…

The concert opens with the Avalon Concert Overture by Ontario composer Frank Haworth. Our guest artist, the exciting Oakville violinist/violist Leslie Ashworth, returns to our stage in the delightful Viola Concerto by Carl Stamitz. What better way to celebrate Spring than Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony? Birds, streams, wind and storms are vividly depicted by the orchestral…

The concert opens with the Avalon Concert Overture by Ontario composer Frank Haworth. Our guest artist, the exciting Oakville violinist/violist Leslie Ashworth, returns to our stage in the delightful Viola Concerto by Carl Stamitz. What better way to celebrate Spring than Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony? Birds, streams, wind and storms are vividly depicted by the orchestral…

Nature is one of the greatest inspirations for artists of all kinds. The Oakville Symphony's July concerts feature two composers whose appreciation of nature connects them across centuries and continents. The program opens with B.C. composer Leslie Opatřil's vivacious portrait of Canada's unofficial national bird, the whisky jack, and concludes with the sublime Fourth Symphony of…

Nature is one of the greatest inspirations for artists of all kinds. The Oakville Symphony's July concerts feature two composers whose appreciation of nature connects them across centuries and continents. The program opens with B.C. composer Leslie Opatřil's vivacious portrait of Canada's unofficial national bird, the whisky jack, and concludes with the sublime Fourth Symphony of renowned…

Vaughan Williams: Folk Song Suite Anna Clyne: PIVOT (Canadian Premiere) Elgar: Cello Concerto Guest artist: Paul Marleyn Join us as the Oakville Symphony celebrates a thrilling new season under the leadership of our new music director. Enjoy the Canadian premiere of PIVOT, a lively short piece by English composer Anna Clyne inspired by her experiences of…

Vaughan Williams: Folk Song Suite Anna Clyne: PIVOT (Canadian Premiere) Elgar: Cello Concerto Guest artist: Paul Marleyn Join us as the Oakville Symphony celebrates a thrilling new season under the leadership of our new music director. Enjoy the Canadian premiere of PIVOT, a lively short piece by English composer Anna Clyne inspired by her experiences of…

Corelli: Concerto Grosso in G minor “Christmas Concerto” Hoffmeister: Viola Concerto in D Major Guest artist: Lynn Sue-A-Quan This special concert showcases soloists from our own talented orchestra. The “Christmas Concerto” of Corelli will feature principals from the first and second violin section of the Oakville Symphony, as well as our principal cellist. Violist Lynn…

Corelli: Concerto Grosso in G minor “Christmas Concerto” Hoffmeister: Viola Concerto in D Major Guest artist: Lynn Sue-A-Quan This special concert showcases soloists from our own talented orchestra. The “Christmas Concerto” of Corelli will feature principals from the first and second violin section of the Oakville Symphony, as well as our principal cellist. Violist Lynn…