The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra community of musicians and composers made a phenomenal effort to continue to practice their art and stay in touch with their audience during Covid-19 lockdown. The silver-lining was developing new skills and finding new friends.
New Generation Composer Program Videos
The New Generation Composer’s Program is offered in collaboration with the Canadian Music Centre and involves the participation of ensembles selected annually,
The New Generation Film Composer Program is made possible through the support of:
New Generation Film Composer Program Videos
The New Generation Film Composer’s Program is offered in collaboration with Sheridan College Film Studies Program, involving emerging composers in creating an original film score for an animated short during a year long mentorship program.
The New Generation Film Composer Program is made possible through the support of:
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Season 2022-23 Videos
The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra community of musicians and composers made a phenomenal effort to continue to practice their art and stay in touch with their audience during Covid-19 lockdown. The silver-lining was developing new skills and finding new friends. As we return to in-person music-making and concert production, we continue to develop and present online content featuring the talents of our musicians, collaborators, colleagues and emerging professionals involved in our New Generation Program.
BETWEEN WINGS & SWINGS – Yuyang Yan (ani.) Vira Burmenko (New Generation Film Composer)
Film and Amination by Yuyang Yan; New 2022/2023 Music by Vira Burmenko. The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our
BURR – Thomas Boyce (animation) Cassie Forzani (New Generation Film Composer)
Film and Amination by Thomas Boyce; New 2022/2023 Music by Cassie Forzani. The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our
ELEGY – Elizabeth Raum – SPO Chamber Ensemble
Composed by Elizabeth Raum; Performed by the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Ensemble (Gillian Howard, oboe / Corey Gemmell, violin / Brenna McLane, viola / Ronald Royer, cello). Video edited and
EMERGENCE – Adam Taback (New Generation Composer) – Odin Quartet
EMERGENCE; composed by Adam Taback; Performed by Odin Quartet (Alex Toskov, violin / Tanya Charles Iveniuk, violin / Matt Antal, viola / Samuel Bisson, cello). This composition is presented as
FANTASIA SOPRA SEI TEMI DI PUCCINI – Massimo Guida – Alexander Panizza
Composed by Massimo Guida. Performed by Alexander Panizza, piano. Massimo Guida is a talented Canadian composer who has participated in the SPO New Generation program in recent years. Alexander Panizza
FANTASY FOR SOLO CELLO – Ronald Royer
Composed by Ronald Royer. Performed by Ronald Royer (cello). Originally recorded June 15, 2022. Original audio and video recorded by ArsMusica Toronto (Colin Mendes Morris). Video and audio edited and
GET BACK TO WORK – Dennis Kim (animation) Michael Nunes (New Generation Film Composer)
To learn more about the composer, Michael Nunes, visit: https://spo.ca/michael-nunes/. About the animator: Dennis Kim is a Toronto-based animator with interests in other creative mediums. He makes music, does a
IMMORTAL STONE – Alex Sandoval – performed by Ronald Royer and Talisa Blackman
Composed by Alex Sandoval. Performed by Ronald Royer (cello) and Talisa Blackman (piano). Audio recorded by Jeff Wolpert (Desert Fish Studios, Toronto). Audio mixed by Bruno Degazio. Video created and
LONG-DISTANCE – Sammi Zhang (animation) Helena Cheu (New Generation Film Composer)
Film by Sammi Zhang; New 2022/2023 Music by Helena Cheu. The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present new music for animated short films as part of our 2022/2023 New
Video Interviews and Talks
Indepth behind the scenes conversations with musicians, composers and music educators.
New Generation Artists Videos
The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra supports the development of the next generation of Canadian Classical musicians and composers.
Season 2020-2021 Videos
The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra community of musicians and composers made a phenomenal effort to continue to practice their art and stay in touch with their audience during Covid-19 lockdown. The silver-lining was developing new skills and finding new friends.
INTERMEZZO No. 1 – Anne Lauber – Maximos Farmakidis with Dimitra Maragnozis –
INTERMEZZO No. 1 from Three Intermezzos for Double Bass and Piano; composed by Anne Lauber; Performed by Maximos Farmakidis (Double Bass) and Dimitra Marangozis (Piano). About the composer: ANNE LAUBER
Bach’s Prelude from Suite No. 6 in D major
This performance of J. S. Bach’s “Prelude from the Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major” features Ellamay Mantie. The 6th suite was written for a five-string instrument, which is
Chris Wind’s Lament for Contrabass
Chris Wind’s Lament for Contrabass, arranged for and performed on bass by Maximos Farmakidis. Originally written for the viola, this arrangement, performance, and video effectively represents how many of us
THE CHRISTMAS SONG – Performed by Dr. Lisa Tahara
Composed by Robert Wells and Mel Tormé; Performed by Dr. Lisa Tahara, piano; Arrangement by Phillip Keveren. “The Christmas Song” (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as
Pietro Yon’s “Gesù Bambino” – Kaye Royer, Ronald Royer, and Lisa Tahara
Kaye Royer, clarinet; Ronald Royer, cello; Lisa Tahara, piano. Composed by Pietro Yon. “Gesù Bambino” is an Italian Christmas carol composed by Pietro Yon in 1917, and part of our
MILONGA EN RE – Astor Piazzolla – Maximos Farmakidis with Dr. Cecilia Lee
Astor Piazzolla, composer; Performed by Maximos Farmakidis, flute, and Dr. Cecilia Lee, piano. —————- A message from Maximos: I am a contrabassist. When I work on a new solo piece
Footprints of the Sun – Mikis Theodorakis – Maximos Farmakidis
East of the Aegean, Suite for Violoncello and Piano (excerpts), composed by Mikis Theodorakis; Maximos Farmakidis, contrabass; Dr. Cecilia Lee, piano. “The Footprints of the Sun” (Οι Πατημασιες του Ηλιου)
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Brandon Gilbert, filmmaker and animator; Ronald Royer, new 2021 music composer On a planet ruled by alligator-type beings, a tiny crab is being bullied. When a tiny green alien shows
Gravity – Animated Short Film
Ailin Liu, filmmaker and animator; Steven Webb, 2021 music composer When a young woman dreams of love, will she be able to keep her feet on the ground? This engaging