Saturday . March 31, 2012
7:30 pm . Vanier Hall
Guest Artist: Elizabeth Pitcairn
Guest Conductor: Evan Mitchell
Mendelssohn:
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Violin Concerto
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Tchaikovsky:
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Symphony No. 6
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Celebrated violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn is distinguished not only by her talent but also her Red 'Mendelssohn' Stradivarious violin, the instrument that inspired the award winning film, The Red Violin.
Then, feel the passion in Tchaikovsky's last complete symphony "Pathetique".
Tickets Available at Studio 2880 Ticket Centre and at the door
Adult: $29.00 . Senior: $25.00 . Under 25: $15.00
Evan Mitchell
"One of the most fascinating aspects of symphonic music is its progression as a live art form over the course of time. While there is nothing wrong with letting the music wash over you, the deeper the connection you have, the more you'll enjoy and draw meaning from the performance, and you'll also be more open to the next orchestral experience."
Evan recently completed a three-year residency as the Assistant Conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. He served as official consultant to the Vancouver Olymphic Committee and was Assistant Producer for the recording of the medal ceremony national anthems. He continues as Conductor and Percussionist at the National Academy Orchestra and has been the Assistant Conductor for the Kitchener-Waterloo Youth Symphony. Evan has taught extensively with student musicians of all ages and is often called upon as an adjudicator, coach, and repeat guest speaker. He is an award-winning percussionist both at home and abroad.
Evan first earned his Bachelor of Music in Performance Percussion from Wilfrid Laurier University and then his Masters in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Toronto.