Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Roy Thomson Hall - Main Floor AA26

Jean-Marie Zeitouni as conductor

Karina Gauvin as soprano

 Fauré. Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80

Britten. Les Illuminations, Op. 18

Brahms. Symphony No.4 in E Minor, Op. 98

Apparently the Toronto Symphony has a similar student promotion as that of NAC's liverush called 'tsoundcheck'. I wasn't able to get a descent seat like I used to in Ottawa, but for 14$, I just felt gracious that such program exist to support young people's interest. Being on the first row was an experience that I've never had it before. I was not able to see the orchestra is a wide angled view, but I had a good chance to look closely on the individuals of the first row of strings, soprano, and conductors. Through out the whole concert, I've been quiet conscious of every movements that musicians made: their earnest facial expression, glowing eyes staring on the sheets, moisture filling conductor's face, and the movements of his baton building up. Every movements were genuine. As an observant on the first row, I was quiet shaken by their professionalism towards the music they played. When the show was ended, I had to respond to the orchestra with respect by clapping.