NSO logo
Loading Events

« All Events

Songs of Hope and Sorrow


May 17, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

BernsteinCandide: Overture
Kevin LauKimiko’s Pearl: Symphonic Suite
Gorecki
Symphony No. 3: Symphony of Sorrowful Songs
Claire de Sévigné, soprano

A Journey Through Joy, Beauty, and Deep Emotion

Prepare for a concert that spans the spectrum of human experience, from exuberant celebration to profound reflection.

The concert begins with Leonard Bernstein’s Candide Overture – a lively, spirited opening that burst with energy and optimism, setting the stage for an afternoon of musical contrasts.

Next, experience the world of Kevin Lau’s Kimiko’s Pearl: Symphonic Suite, a captivating 15-minute work that weaves together lush orchestral textures and delicate storytelling, transporting you to an evocative, mystical realm.

The second half features *Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3: “Symphony of Sorrowful Songs,” a deeply moving meditation on grief, love, and hope. With the haunting voice of Claire de Sevigné soaring above the orchestra, this powerful work will leave you spellbound as it unfolds its emotional depth.

Claire de Sévigné

Kevin Lau

Details

Date:
May 17, 2026
Time:
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue

Partridge Hall
250 St Paul St
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 3M2 Canada
+ Google Map