We launch the Symphony’s 30th “Pearl” Anniversary Season with the popular Dvořák Cello Concerto, featuring guest cellist and composer, Sointu Aalto . Tchaikovsky's most famous Symphony No. 6, known as The Pathétique, was originally named The Passionate.
CONDUCTOR: Cosette Justo Valdés
GUEST ARTISTS:
Sointu Aalto
Cello
Paige Pierce,
Nanaimo Youth Poet Laureate
PROGRAMME
DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto
Sointu AALTO New Composition World Premiere
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6, op.74 in B minor “The Pathétique”
PRE-CONCERT TALK: 6:30 PM
CONCERT: 7:30 PM
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What to wear? Be comfortable. Dress in a way that works for you. If you feel like dressing up, do it and you won’t be the only one, we promise. If you prefer to be more casual you will fit right in as well.
Beverages served prior to concert and during intermission. You can pre-order your beverage before the concert.
Mobile phones are allowed to be on but must be set to silent.
We welcome you to clap when you like what you hear.
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Sointu Aalto Cello
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Paige Pierce, Nanaimo Youth Poet Laureate
PERFORMANCE SPONSOR
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PRE-CONCERT TALK: 6:30 PM
CONCERT: 7:30 PM
We launch the Symphony’s 30th “Pearl” Anniversary Season with the popular Dvořák Cello Concerto, featuring guest cellist and composer, Sointu Aalto . Tchaikovsky's most famous Symphony No. 6, known as The Pathétique, was originally named The Passionate.
CONDUCTOR:
Cosette Justo Valdés
GUEST ARTISTS:
Sointu Aalto
Cello
Paige Pierce,
Nanaimo Youth Poet Laureate
PROGRAMME
DVOŘÁK
Cello Concerto
Sointu
AALTO
New Composition
TCHAIKOVSKY
Symphony No. 6, op.74 in B minor
“The Pathétique”
Sointu Aalto Cello
![](https://vancouverislandsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Paige-Pierce-250x250-1-jpg.webp)
Paige Pierce, Nanaimo Youth Poet Laureate
PERFORMANCE SPONSOR
A Few Fun Details...
What to Wear?
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Beverages?
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Mobile Phones?
Mobile phones are allowed to be on but must be set to silent.
Applause?
We welcome you to clap when you like what you hear.