Songs of Travel
Presented by Quidi Vidi Brewery
8:00 PM | ST. JOHN’S, D. F. COOK RECITAL HALL | 10.04.2025
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Prepare for a musical journey around the world with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s Songs of Travel, on October 4, 2025, at 8 pm at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN—presented by Quidi Vidi Brewery as part of the Sinfonia series and led by conductor Juliane Gallant.
This evocative evening begins with Edward Elgar’s Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 30 (I. Allegro piacevole), before setting sail on a program inspired by global landscapes and cultural echoes:
- Voyage by John Corigliano
- Africa: Aleksandria by Mohamed Saad Basha
- Americas: Serenade by Teresa Carreño
- Edward Elgar’s Larghetto
- Oceania: Three Gymnopédies by Peggy Glanville-Hicks
- Asia: Flight of the Fenghuang by Alice Ho
- A reprise of John Corigliano’s Voyage
- Edward Elgar’s Allegretto
Adding a shining solo voice is renowned violinist Nancy Dahn, whose expressive artistry will bring the music destination to life.
Join us for a vivid, string-driven trip that crosses continents, celebrates diverse voices, and returns you with a full heart.