This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Virtuoso pianist David Jalbert (ranked by the CBC as one of the top 15 Canadian pianists of all time) will perform Ravel's extraordinary Piano Concerto in G Major. -
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London Symphonia performing at last year's Season Opening Night Concert. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conducting. -
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Scott Good, London Symphonia's Composer-In-Residence, will speak at 10:30am about the music you will hear.
London Symphonia Opening Concert Dress Rehearsal
In-person
Performance MusicDate and time
Location
Metropolitan United
468 Wellington Street
London, ON
Directions: Accessibility entrance to Metropolitan United is located off the parking lot to the east of the church.
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Here's a unique behind the scenes opportunity music lovers are sure to enjoy.
Get a sneak peek at how London Symphonia musicians prepare for their 2025-26 Season Opening Concert and hear some fantastic music at the Dress Rehearsal. You will experience virtuoso pianist David Jalbert (ranked by the CBC as one of the 15 greatest Canadian pianists of all time) performing Ravel's dazzling Piano Concerto in G Major, and other works by Augusta Holmès and Rodrigo Prats. PLUS, you'll be among the first to see Cuban-born Maestra Cosette Justo Valdés, a rising star on the world concert stage, as she makes her debut conducting London Symphonia
Scott Good, London Symphonia's Composer-in-Residence, speaks about the music at 10:30am before the Dress Rehearsal begins at 11am. Doors open at 10:15am.
Attend the Dress Rehearsal in the morning and receive a coupon code to receive a discount on the purchase of a ticket to attend Opening Night: Mozart, Ravel and Beyond at 7:30pm that evening.
Organizer
London Symphonia
A professional symphony orchestra passionate about music, London Symphonia is committed to performing vibrant and bold musical experiences for London and the region. With a core of 30 players, our versatile group meets the community's needs for quality programming by presenting well known symphonies, Canadian premieres, and collaborations with some of Canada's finest singer-songwriters. We deliver a rich, artistic experience by seeking out the most accomplished performers and conductors representing a blend of locally, nationally and internationally recognized talent. A registered charitable organization, we perform a number of outreach and music education engagements each season for students and seniors in our community.