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London Symphonia - Open Rehearsal for Love Story: Clara Schumann & Johannes Brahms
Music Performance
Date and time
Location
Metropolitan United Church
London, ON
Directions: Metropolitan United Church is on the South East corner of Wellington St and Dufferin Ave. Parking in the church lot if available or underground across the street at the City Hall.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
For those with a mobility issue, use entrance in the parking lot on the east side of the church
About
You are invited to come and experience some of what happens “behind the scenes” when the London Symphonia rehearses for a concert. The actual concert on Sat., Sept 28th explores the relationship between Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann. Telling this love story, Actors Marion Adler and Scott Wentworth share letters between Johannes and Clara, Stephan Sylvestre performs piano variations by both, and the Symphonia performs Brahms’ magnificent Symphony No. 3.
Links
- London Symphonia - Love Story londonsymphonia.ca
- Letters between Clara and Johannes brainpickings.org
- London Symphonia londonsymphonia.ca
Organizer
London Symphonia
The London Symphonia is passionate about music. They believe live performance is an immersive and dynamic experience where the audience is as important to the concert as the musicians. Music has the power to transcend – contemporary and classical scores can bring together diverse audiences of all backgrounds to celebrate the joy of music. At our core, London Symphonia is a professional symphony committed to performing vibrant and bold musical experiences for London and the region.
The London Symphonia is having 8 concerts in their upcoming 2019-2020 season. They also do music education with London schools and perform at other venues in and around London.