Canadian composer Kevin Lau’s evocative and dreamlike Prelude to Dawn is the pivot point between Haydn’s light and inventive Symphony No. 96, written at the height of his symphonic powers, and Shostakovich’s dramatic Chamber Symphony. Barshai’s arrangement for chamber orchestra of Shostakovich’s Third String Quartet combines playfulness with profundity.
Symphony in the Spotlight
November 19 – 21, 2020Holy Rosary Cathedral
Program
- Haydn Symphony No. 96 in D major “Miracle” Hob. I:96
- Kevin Lau Prelude to Dawn (2011)
- Dmitri Shostakovich Chamber Symphony in F major Op. 73a (arr. Barshai)
Artists
- Gordon Gerrard conductor
Performances
- Thursday, November 19, 20207:30 PM | Holy Rosary Cathedral
- Friday, November 20, 20207:30 PM | Holy Rosary Cathedral
- Saturday, November 21, 20202:00 PM | Holy Rosary Cathedral
- Saturday, November 21, 20207:30 PM | Holy Rosary Cathedral