2010-11 Robbins Lighter Classics

2010-11 Robbins Lighter Classics

From Flamenco flavours to traditional tidings, classic Chaplin to a soloist showcase, this series promises enjoyable evenings all around, hosted by friendly and outgoing conductors!

Subscriptions are no longer available for the Robbins Lighter Classics. If you are interested in attending several performances in the 10/11 season, check out our Sampler Pass.

Thank you to the generous supporters of this series: Bill & Mary Jo Robbins.

  • September 30, 2010, 8:00 pm
  • Flamenco and other Spanish Delights
  • Add some Mediterranean spice to your ESO, and you’ve got an irresistible recipe. Great songs and dances from Spain, some featuring the dashing and energetic El Viento Flamenco, will make for a fiery night of rhythms, colour, and energy. Olé!
  • November 18, 2010, 8:00 pm
  • ESO Showcase
  • The outstanding musicians of the ESO step into the spotlight to share their favorite music and demonstrate their virtuosity in a fascinating mix of familiar favourites and spectacular showpieces.
  • January 13, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Tales from Ukraine
  • Sold Out!
    The rich legacy of Ukraine has left an indelible mark in western Canada, and the ESO is privileged to celebrate the culture of Ukraine with an unforgettable night of music and dance.
  • March 3, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush
  • Silence is still golden as the film classic from a comic genius will be projected while Bill Eddins and the ESO perform the original score. The Little Tramp will bridge great cinema and great music into a dynamite evening’s entertainment, with lots of laughs along the way!
  • May 19, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Tom Allen’s Classical Goodtime Variety Show
  • Tom Allen, for many years the popular host of CBC Stereo’s morning show, guides us through a night of music and silliness in an evening that explores music history and its connection to society and industry. Discover the sordid lives of composers, the qualities of a masterpiece, why some instruments are funnier than others, and how great music is always relevant to the daily life of any age.