Pictures at An Exhibition by Verdi, Cusson, Glière, R., Mussorgsky, From (2025/2025), Conductor Martin MacDonald, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Join us for a spectacular season finale with "Pictures at an Exhibition" on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Under the baton of Martin MacDonald, with the extraordinary Samir Abd-Elmessih on French horn, this concert promises an unforgettable evening. The program begins dramatically with Verdi's powerful "Overture to La Forza del Destino." This is followed by Ian Cusson's evocative "Tableau Vivant" (2018), a modern masterpiece that paints auditory scenes with each note. Samir Abd-Elmessih will then take center stage with Gliere’s majestic "Horn Concerto," showcasing his virtuosic skills. The evening culminates with Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," orchestrated by Ravel, which transforms art into a vivid musical journey. Don’t miss this thrilling close to our season, filled with dynamic performances and masterful compositions.