Mendelssohn and Saint-Saëns

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-07:00

Christ Church Cathedral | Vancouver

West Coast Symphony Orchestra
Publisher/HostWest Coast Symphony Orchestra
Mendelssohn and Saint-Sa\u00ebns
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From moonlit forests to sunlit piazzas, Mendelssohn and Saint-Saëns deliver an evening of magic, passion, and radiant energy.
About this Event

Under the baton of guest conductor Yariv Aloni, the concert opens in a world of enchantment with Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture, where Shakespeare’s fairies flit through moonlit woods in music of shimmering lightness and playful spirit. Canadian Cellist Jonathan Lo* then takes centre stage in Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1, a captivating single movement that sweeps from lyrical song to sparkling virtuosity. Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian” closes the evening in a blaze of colour, its sun-drenched melodies and joyful rhythms capturing the exuberance of Mediterranean life.

Program:

Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, Op. 21

Saint Saens: Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 33*

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian"

Financially, the orchestra relies on the generosity of audience members to offset concert and overhead costs, which average $35 per person per concert. The suggested donation of $30 per person can be contributed through Eventbrite on the next page.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, Canada

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