CONDUCTOR: Cosette Justo Valdés
GUEST ARTISTS: Titlope Sonuga, Wakefield Brewster; poets
Prepare for an unforgettable season finale concert filled with poetry and passion. Featuring special guests, renowned Nigerian poet Titilope Sonuga and Calgary’s “People’s Poet Laureate,” Wakefield Brewster, this event brings their evocative words to life on the mainstage.
Paired with the music of Lili Boulanger and Gabriela Smith, the evening culminates in a captivating fusion of spoken word and the emotional depth of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2. Experience the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers through Prokofiev’s powerful and dramatic compositions, which vividly capture the intensity, romance, and tragedy of Shakespeare’s classic story. Don’t miss this extraordinary blend of literary and musical artistry!