Inspired by Maurice Maeternick’s essay “The Life of Bees”, Stravinsky’s Scherzo fantastique uses extensive chromatic constructs to depict life and activity in a hive of bees. For the 110th anniversary of the composers birth, Member of the Order of Canada Christina Petrowska Quilico performs Witold Lutoslawski’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra“Liturgique” was composed shortly after the Second World War; with movements titled after liturgical topics, Honegger’s extensive commentary describes the work as a reflection on the horrors of war and the desire for peace.
Kristian Alexander | conductor
Christina Petrowska Quilico | pianist
Daniel Vnukowski | host
7:10 p.m. Prélude: pre-concert recital
7:20 p.m. Pre-concert talk
Intermission discussion and Q&A with Christina Petrowska Quilico and Daniel Vnukowski.
Post-concert reception
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