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Toronto Symphony season closes with Szymanowski and a rousing Carmina burana

By Oliver Brett, 24 June 2017
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“both exciting virtuosity but also a sensitive, chamber music like intimacy”
Reviewed at Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto on 21 June 2017
Programme
Simard, The Bastion (Sesquie for Canada 150)
Szymanowski, Violin Concerto no. 2, Op.61
Orff, Carmina Burana
Performers
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Peter Oundjian, Conductor
Nicola Benedetti, Violin
Aline Kutan, Soprano
Daniel Taylor, Countertenor
Phillip Addis, Baritone
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
Toronto Children's Chorus
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Oliver Brett
Oliver Brett
Oliver Brett is a professional organist, pianist, teacher and choral conductor. He held positions at King's College Cambridge, Westminster Cathedral and Durham Cathedral, and is currently Assistant Director of Music at St Mary's RC Cathedral in Sydney, Australia. He loves classical music of all genres.