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Edward Top: Helix

Saturday, 25 March 2023   |   20:00 - 22:30

Edward Top: Helix

A unique concert evoking the Nordic lands with a daring amalgamation of a luminous and beloved work by Grieg, and an astonishing composition by Nielsen, framing original works including the astonishing Trumpet Concerto by Canadian composer John Estacio, interpreted here by one of the best trumpeters on the international scene and principal trumpet of the OSM – Paul Merkelo. World premiere by Dutch-Canadian composer Edward Top is also one of the highlights  of the program.

  • Composer(s) Edward Top
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Helix
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Orchestra symphonique de Trois Rivieres

Date

Mar 25 2023
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Time

20:00 - 22:30

More Info

https://www.cultur3r.com/lieux/salle-j-antonio-thompson/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt6aBhDKARIsAAyeLJ3G8mHPM3SA_jlLM_TdVhqZny4RflQ7AcIXv74SZT-zARCLRE9U1xMaArhEEALw_wcB

Location

Quebec, Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson
Quebec, Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson
374, rue des Forges Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Website
https://www.cultur3r.com/lieux/salle-j-antonio-thompson/

Edward Top: Helix on Spotify

Edward Top: Helix on SoundCloud
DCV 345 Edward Top Symphony Golden Dragon Dutch Ballet Orchestra and Fabrice Bollon
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DCV 334 Edward Top Witte Wieven, Conc.
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DCV 329 Edward Top A Storm is Blowing from Utopia DoelenEnsemble
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Composer

Edward Top

General  Edward Top was born in Ommen, the Netherlands, in 1972. Top has lived and worked in London, Bangkok, and Rotterdam. He now lives in Vancouver, Canada.
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DCV 452 Edward Top Most Beautiful Bird of Paradise Tokyo Sinfonietta and Yasuaki Itakura
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