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 edited by Devin Scott (Executive Director, The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra; Executive Producer/Editor, SPOGreatMusic Digital) Alex Sandoval is a talented composer who has been part of the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Generation composer’s program. “Immortal Stone” was composed by Alex based on inspirations drawn from his visits to Casa Loma, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

A portion of the funding for Alex’s composition and SPO-related projects comes from the Toronto Arts Council, SOCAN Foundation, and the Canada Council for the Arts. The SPO greatly appreciates this support of our programs and our focus on Canadian composers and talent.

STRING QUARTET #2 from “Jamaican Quartets” – Ted Runcie 

Composed by Ted Runcie. Performed by Odin Quartet (Tanya Charles Iveniuk and Alex Toskov, violins; Matt Antal, viola; Samuel Bisson, cello).

Originally performed and recorded June 15, 2022. Original audio and video recorded by ArsMusica Toronto (Colin Mendes Morris). Video and audio edited and produced by Devin Scott (SPO Executive Director; Executive Producer/Editor SPOGreatMusic Digital).

Streaming of Ted Runcie’s album, “Jamaican Quartets” is available on major platforms via this link: https://li.sten.to/tg7vuye1. ** AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM MR. RUNCIE: The audio in this video is recorded live. The audio for the album “Jamaican Quartets” was professionally recorded in a recording studio and mastered for ideal sound quality. Mr. Runcie is tremendously appreciative of all funding supporters of the “Jamaican Quartets” project, including the Toronto Arts Council (https://torontoartscouncil.org/home)

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 2022/2023 New Generation Film Composer’s Workshop, funded in part by RBC Foundation, Gooder Foundation, and SOCAN Foundation. To learn more about the composer, Vira Burmenko, visit: https://spo.ca/vira-burmenko/; http://www.viraburmenko.com/. About the animator: Yuyang Yan graduated from the Honors Bachelor of Animation program at Sheridan College in 2022. With a passion for learning and experimentation, she strives to use innovative technology to tell heartfelt stories.