July 12th concert at the Aga Khan museum

July 12, Toronto International Harp Festival, Aga Khan Museum, 7-9 pm.

World premiere performance of French composer Richard Galliano’s Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra, ‘Il Passaggio,’ dedicated to

Catherine Michel, harp, Suzanne Shulman, flute.

From the festival website:

‘After intermission, the concert will feature the world premiere of “II Passaggio”, a concertino for flute and harp by French composer Richard Galliano. A fresh and exciting addition to the harp repertoire, Catherine Michel returns to the stage alongside Canadian flutist Suzanne Shulman.

This performance marks a truly remarkable and heartfelt reunion, as this duo comes together on stage for the first time in 55 years. After decades apart, they will once again share the stage, bringing their music—and their shared history—back to life in this very special concert. It’s a moment of deep connection, not only between the two musicians, but also with the audience, as they come together to celebrate the beauty of time, talent, and the enduring bond of music. This is more than just a performance; it’s a reunion of spirit and sound, a testament to the timeless power of music to reunite and inspire friendships.’

We will play this with the ‘National Broadcasting Orchestra conducted by Ken Hsieh.’