Orchestra Toronto Presents

David Jalbert

Virtuosic Journeys

Date & Time

Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
pre-concert chat 2:15

two hours & 30 minutes with intermission

Venue
The George Weston Recital Hall at the Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St.

    • Paul Dukas: Sorcerer’s Apprentice

    • Jean Sibelius: Symphony no. 5 

    • Sergei Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto no. 3

    • David Jalbert

At the heart of this unforgettable experience lies the unparalleled talent of Canadian pianist, David Jalbert. With his virtuosity and passion, Jalbert breathes life into each composition, infusing it with soul-stirring depth and unparalleled artistry.

So, let the music wash over you like a gentle breeze, let it stir your soul and ignite your imagination. Join us as we embark on a journey through the realms of musical grandeur, where every chord is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and every melody a celebration of life’s boundless beauty.

Join Orchestra Toronto on February 23rd at 3PM for Virtuosic Journeys, an unforgettable musical adventure. The program opens with Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, a dramatic and playful tale of a young magician whose spell unleashes chaos, made famous by Disney's Fantasia.

Next, experience the grandeur of Sibelius' Symphony No. 5, a majestic work born from years of personal struggle and revision. The composer described the process as "wrestles with God," ultimately creating a symphony that captures the beauty and power of the natural world in breathtaking fashion.

The program concludes with Rachmaninov's dazzling Piano Concerto No. 3, one of the most technically challenging and emotionally rich works for piano. Featuring JUNO-nominated pianist David Jalbert, this hyper-Romantic masterpiece promises to leave audiences in awe.