Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben steals the show: Toronto Symphony Orchestra in Montreal

By Marc Wieser, 09 April 2014

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Reviewed at Maison symphonique, Montreal on 8 April 2014

Fung, Aqua

Mozart, Piano Concerto no. 17 in G major, K453

Strauss R., Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), Op.40

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Peter Oundjian, Conductor

Richard Goode, Piano

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Marc Wieser

Marc Wieser is a pianist-musicologist based in Montreal. Specialising in chamber music and vocal repertoire, Marc undertook PhD studies at McGill University, and has presented and performed throughout North America and Europe. Marc is currently the Project Coordinator for the Azrieli Music Project at the Azrieli Foundation, Canada.