The Heroic Symphony – A Mayor’s Gala Concert

On Saturday, October 19, join Mayor Carolyn Parrish and the MSO in the Living Arts Centre for The Heroic Symphony – a Mayor’s Gala concert to begin our 2024/25 concert season, and a 50^th anniversary celebration for the City of Mississauga! To conclude this memorable evening, enjoy a special post-concert VIP reception with Mayor Parrish, Maestro Mastromonaco, members of Council, and special guests. Regular priced concert tickets start at $40. Special pricing is available for seniors, families, youth (15-26), and groups of 10 or more. Click HERE to purchase concert tickets. Post-concert VIP reception tickets are $50. Enjoy one complimentary drink, along with a selection of hors d’oeuvres and desserts, as you mingle and celebrate in a relaxed and intimate setting. Click HERE to purchase VIP reception tickets. FREE underground parking is included with every ticket purchase.

The Heroic Symphony will feature two masterpieces of the Romantic era – Chopin’s first piano concerto, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”. Metropolis Overture, a special composition by Mississauga composer Larysa Kuzmenko, completes a program that is not to be missed.

Witness the revolutionary power and heroic spirit of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, a revolutionary work that transformed the symphonic genre. Beethoven’s Eroica bridged the Classical and Romantic eras, influencing countless composers and redefining the possibilities of orchestral music.

Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is a remarkable piece of Romantic music that showcases virtuosic piano technique and lyrical, expressive style. Composed in 1830 when Chopin was just 20 years old, it remains a timeless testament to Chopin’s genius. Eric Guo, winner of the International Chopin Piano Concerto will join the orchestra for a thrilling performance that will showcase his incredible abilities as an accomplished concert pianist.

Originally commissioned to celebrate the City of Mississauga’s 40^th anniversary, Metropolis Overture by Mississauga composer Larysa Kuzmenko traces the evolution of Mississauga from rural townships to a bustling city. Sonic depictions of farmlands, apple orchards, and the fast-paced nature of Mississauga today all resonate in this wonderful tribute to our city.