HAMILTON, ON—This November 9, your Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by guest conductor Andrei Feher in a magical evening of music from Sergei Rachmaninoff, Johannes Brahms and Canada’s own Ian Cusson.
The repertoire for this concert is a trifecta of works from Sergei Rachmaninoff, Johannes Brahms and Ian Cusson. Audiences will plumb the emotional depths of Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise, also referred to as the Song Without Words, featuring mezzo-soprano Rebecca Cuddy. Canadian orchestral enthusiasts will recognize her as she has performed with the Calgary Phil, Allegra Chamber Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra or as a soloist with the IndigiDivas group.
This concert also features Songs From the House of Death by Ian Cusson, a work that brings to life texts from former U.S. Poet Laureate and Muscogee Nation member Joy Harjo, — described as “an empowering exploration of love, relationships, and woman-ness.” Finally, the night closes with the warmth of Brahms’ sunny Second Symphony— a balm for the soul.
On this concert, our guest conductor Andrei Feher says, “I recently discovered Cusson’s song cycle and I fell in love with the orchestra colours and textures. He was inspired by Janacek’s House of Death opera which is based on the Dostoyevsky’s novel. These links through history are amazing and I just love them. Brahms is also one who linked many things together. Very fond of baroque and classical period he kept one foot in the past and another in the romantic period, so the mixture is quite incredible.”
Don’t miss out on this concert filled with classical and contemporary composers. Purchase your tickets today, at HPO.org.
Feher Conducts Brahms
November 9, 2024 | 7:30PM
•Rachmaninoff, Vocalise
•Ian Cusson, Songs From the House of Death
•Brahms, Symphony No. 2