Adventures in Italy
ESO Classics

Adventures in Italy

Conducted by Jean-Marie Zeitouni
Sunday, November 16, 2025 2:00 PM

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Subscriber presale for all regular ESO 25/26 single performances: Monday, July 21, 2025 • 10:00 AM

Public onsale for all regular ESO 25/26 single performances: Monday, July 28, 2025 • 10:00 AM

About The Concert

Escape on a musical vacation through Italy, featuring music spanning the centuries. Paganini's virtuoso Violin Concerto No. 1 is a dazzling showcase for Ottawa’s Kerson Leong, brimming over with devilish difficulties that stretch the boundaries of the instrument. Respighi’s La Boutique Fantastique transforms Rossini’s amusing piano music into a magical ballet suite where the objects in a mysterious boutique come to life. The familiar William Tell Overture never gets old or disappoints, and Elisabetta Brusa's enchanting Messidor is based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

This concert will include an intermission.

Program to Include

ROSSINI
William Tell: Overture
RESPIGH
La boutique fantasque: Suite
ESO Premiere
PAGANINI
Violin Concerto No. 1
ELISABETTA BRUSA
Messidor
ESO Premiere

Program subject to change.

Featured Artists

Jean-Marie Zeitouni, Conductor & Music Director
Kerson Leong, Violin

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About ESO Classics

ESO Classics are dynamic and engaging concerts that feature the most memorable orchestral pieces. This masterworks series is our flagship and showcases the greatest symphonic masterpieces in classical music. From Bach and Handel in the Baroque period and Mozart and Beethoven in the 18th century Classical period, all the way to 21st century contemporary composers, this series encompasses the best of classical music. Our world-class musicians are joined by some of the most talented soloists from around the world, delivering unparalleled performances of these illustrious works. Let the timeless beauty of live classical music enrich and transport you!