Event details

Date

Friday, Oct 18, 2019 7:30PM

Title

Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances

Description

Centennial Concert Hall

Daniel Raiskin, conductor
Philippe Sly, bass-baritone

Harry Stafylakis: Into Oblivion (World Premiere)
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances

Symphonic Dances was Sergei Rachmaninoff’s last work and he summoned every bit of his vast resources in this vivid orchestral showpiece. WSO Composer-in-Residence Harry Stafylakis’ Into Oblivion is his second collaboration with the outstanding Canadian bass-baritone Phillippe Sly. The text comes from The Ship of Death by D.H. Lawrence.

Prep for the concert and listen to the Spotify playlist.