From Spark to Flame

2:00 pm, Sunday, January 31, 2027

Join the Etobicoke Philharmonic on Sunday, January 31, 2027 at Humber Valley United Church - 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke (map) - for From Spark to Flame.

Our annual Discovery concert is a special, no-intermission 'listen and learn' matinee where we explore the story behind the music.

This year, we look at the story behind the soloists who choose to step into the spotlight. Why do they do it? What does it take? How do they get started?

We’re delighted to host three dedicated young soloists of the North York Music Festival Concerto Competition 2026, who ignite the stage with their youthful energy and passion. They turn years of artistic development and technical practice into impressive, polished performances.

Ravel’s mesmerizing Boléro offers the same theme to each instrument of the orchestra as a solo, gradually building to a thrilling, full fortissimo finale.

It’s an informative afternoon of inspiration and insight into musicians whose passion draws them to the spotlight to perform for you.

Guest Soloists:
Salma Khakimov, violin
Emma Tian, cello
Titus Lam, piano

Aram Khatchaturian
Violin Concerto in D minor (first movement)

Robert Schumann
Cello Concerto in A minor (first movement)

Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 3 (third movement : Rondo) 

Maurice Ravel
Boléro

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