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TSO, Andrey Boreyko and Leila Josefowicz let the Russian gems shine at Roy Thomson Hall

By Daniel Frasca , 07 December 2011
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Reviewed at Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto on 1 December 2011
Programme
Lyadov, The Enchanted Lake, Op.62
Stravinsky, Violin Concerto in D major (1961 revision)
Prokofiev, Symphony no. 5 in B flat major, Op.100
Performers
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Andrey Boreyko, Conductor
Leila Josefowicz, Violin
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Daniel Frasca
Daniel Frasca
Daniel is currently in the University of Toronto Faculty of Music’s Concurrent Teacher Education Program. His musical journey began on piano at 3. Since then he has studied and performed on trumpet, trombone, euphonium, and guitar.