During gala concerts, the six pianists come together to share the stage in one dazzling evening, presenting a program of rarely-performed, four-hand and six-hand piano repertoire. Works on the program include arrangements of operatic overtures, folk tunes, and dance music.
The concert highlight is the premiere of a newly-commissioned work by a Canadian composer. The primary goal of the gala concert is to leave audiences awed and inspired by this four and six hands repertoire – with performances that will range from scintillating to formidable. Through this concert, we aim to generate awareness about recently completed cross-Canada tours, and to garner enthusiasm and support for the following year’s tour.