2026/27 Season

MPO’s Winter’s Awakening begins in the atmospheric colours of autumn, with moody and evocative works that usher us gently toward the winter season. The program opens with Meyer’s Overture No. 1, followed by Wagner’s majestic Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral and Sibelius’s evocative Karelia Suite.

After intermission, the mood turns festive and celebratory. Vivaldi’s radiant Gloria, performed with the MPO Singers, takes centre stage, followed by joyful seasonal works by Rutter and Lauridsen. The concert concludes with a joyful medley of festive tunes, bringing the evening to a warm and celebratory close.

From autumn shadows to winter sparkle, Winter’s Awakening is a musical journey through the changing season.

From Louise Farrenc’s vibrant overture to the intimate beauty of the Romantic chamber selections and Claude Debussy’s enchanting sound world, the MPO is sure to present an inspiring musical experience that brings together orchestral colour, lyrical beauty, and virtuosity.

The concert culminates in the brilliance and passion of Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 — First Movement, featuring local concert pianist Kyung-A Lee Allen.

Filled with sweeping melodies, dramatic contrasts, and dazzling piano virtuosity, this beloved Romantic masterpiece highlights the piano’s expressive power in dialogue with the orchestra.