May 27, 2023 | Organ Symphony

William Rowson, conductor
Laurel Swinden, flute
Jonathan Rowsell, tuba
Owen Spicer, organ

Coulthard, Jean                            Music on a Quiet Song
Laurel Swinden – flute

Koestier, Jan                                  Concertino, op. 77
Jonathan Rowsell – tuba

Saint-Saens                                   Symphony No. 3 in C minor, op. 78 “Organ”

The season closes with two works showcasing the talents of SSO performers, Laurel Swinden and Jonathan Rowsell, plus guest organ soloist Owen Spicer performing Saint-Saens’ pinnacle work, his “Organ Symphony”.  Both the Coulthard and Koestier are beautiful works that feature the soloists with the SSO strings.

Saint-Saens’ symphony is scored for an expanded orchestra plus organ and piano. It was his final symphonic composition since, as he wrote, “What I have here accomplished, I will never achieve again.”

Location: Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford, ON N5A 6N4.

Cost:

Adults $45

Students $15

Under 12 Free

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