Dramatic Metamorphosis

8:00 pm, Friday, March 27, 2026

Guest Artist: Joel Quarrington, Double Bass

Join the Etobicoke Philharmonic on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Martingrove Collegiate Institute - 50 Winterton Drive, Etobicoke (map) - for Dramatic Metamorphosis.

Escape from the noise this evening and immerse yourself in the sublime works one of the greatest Romantic era composers: Tchaikovsky.

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 is full of sweeping melodies , dramatic contrasts and a recurring “fate” theme. There is a sense of both strength and vulnerability throughout as the struggle with destiny eventually resolves from darkness to triumph.

By contrast, Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations for cello are light airy, elegant and simply charming. As a special treat, you'll hear them performed for the first time on double bass played by superstar Joel Quarrington. And speaking of first times: we present the world premiere performance of the Grand Prize winning piece from our 2025/26 Young Composer Competition.

Tickets on sale Sunday, February 1, 2026. Follow us on Eventbrite for notifications.