Come Together: 50 Years After Abbey Road
A Symphonic tribute to the best in British rock.
Sunday, February 24, 2019 - 3:00pm
Pre-concert chat at 2:15 with Michael Newnham
Rock at the Symphony: Orchestra Toronto presents a tribute to seminal British rock of the 60s and 70s. We are excited to present the world premiere of Richard Herriott’s new rock concerto, An Electric Organ, a Ladder, and a Persian Rug, inspired by the music of Emerson, Lake and Palmer. And for another first time, we are partnering with Jeans 'n Classics to present a tribute to the Beatles’ Abbey Road.
Featuring
Michael Newnham – Conductor
Richard Herriott – Piano*
Jeans 'n Classics – Rock Ensemble**
On the Program
Richard Herriott – An Electric Organ, a Ladder and a Persian Rug: Rock concerto for Piano and Orchestra* - World Premier
Jeans 'n Classics – Abbey Road**
Tickets
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Location
Toronto Centre for the Arts
5040 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M2N 6R8


Here's what Interim Music Director Michael Newnham has to say about The Beatles, and the Orchestra:
Our 2018-19 Season
Autumn Celebration - October 21, 2018
The Snowman and Friends - December 9, 2018
Come Together: 50 Years After Abbey Road - February 24, 2019
Watershed: The Music of Earth’s Waters - April 14, 2019
Primavera - May 26, 2019