Paganini & Bizet - Dazzle, Dance & Drama

About this event

From Glinka’s dazzling overture to Paganini’s virtuosity and Bizet’s vibrant dances, our 2026/27 season opens with brilliance and flair! The season opens with Glinka’s lively Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture, a spirited work known for its energy, quick rhythms, and brilliant orchestration. Violinist Domagoj Ivanovic* then joins the orchestra for Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1, a virtuosic showcase combining dazzling technique with lyrical melodies and the distinctive flair of Paganini’s writing. The program concludes with Bizet’s L’Arlésienne Suites Nos. 1 & 2, featuring memorable melodies, rich orchestral colour, and a range of moods from graceful and pastoral to dramatic and exuberant. Program: Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 6* Bizet: L’Arlésienne Suites Nos. 1 & 2 The orchestra relies on the generosity of our audience to help offset concert and operating costs and appreciates any and all donations. To secure your place for the concert, an online amount of $25 per person can be made through Eventbrite on the following page. Walk-ins are welcome at the door subject to available capacity.