Flight of “Phantasy”


22 December 2023 - 7:30 pm Hilldale Lutheran Church

Program

HILLDALE CHAMBER SERIES

Celebrate the rich legacy of British classical music, and the enduring influence of Charles Villers Stanford on the development of these great composers.

Jacob – Five Bagatelles
I. Holst – Phantasy Quartet
Schafer – String Quartet No.12
G. Holst – Wind Quintet in Ab Major
Coleridge Taylor – Nonet in F minor

Featuring

TBSO Musicians

Gordon Jacob’s “5 Bagatelles” is a delightful and light-hearted piece, with a charming mix of traditional and modern elements. Imogen Holst’s “Phantasy Quartet” showcases the composer’s skillful use of counterpoint, creating a rich tapestry of sound. R. Murray Schafer’s “String Quartet No. 12” is a mesmerizing work that explores the range of sonic possibilities of the string quartet. Gustav Holst’s “Wind Quintet in A-Flat Major” demonstrates the composer’s mastery of harmony and counterpoint, and Coleridge Taylor’s “Nonet in f minor” is soulful and evocative, showcasing the composer’s ability to mix folk and classical music.

Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.