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Songs of Travel

Saturday, Oct. 4, 8-9:30 p.m.

D.F. Cook Recital Hall

Prepare for a musical journey around the world with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s Songs of Travel, on October 4, 2025, at 8 pm at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN—presented by Quidi Vidi Brewery as part of the Sinfonia series and led by conductor Juliane Gallant.

This evocative evening begins with Edward Elgar’s Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 30 (I. Allegro piacevole), before setting sail on a program inspired by global landscapes and cultural echoes:

  • Voyage by John Corigliano
  • Africa: Alexandria by Mohamed Saad Basha
  • Americas: Serenade by Teresa Carreño
  • Elgar’s Larghetto
  • Oceania: Three Gymnopédies by Peggy Glanville-Hicks
  • Asia: Flight of the Fenghuang by Alice Ho
  • A reprise of Corigliano’s Voyage
  • Elgar’s Allegretto

Adding a shining solo voice is renowned violinist Nancy Dahn, whose expressive artistry will bring the music destination to life.

Join us for a vivid, string-driven trip that crosses continents, celebrates diverse voices, and returns you with a full heart. Tickets are available at the ACC Box Office (709-729-3900), online at www.artsandculturecentre.com and at the door.

Songs of Travel is a part of our Gold Subscription, Sinfonia Series Subscription & is a choice in our Silver Subscription.

Presented by Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

Event Listing 2025-10-04 20:00:00 2025-10-04 21:30:00 America/St_Johns Songs of Travel Prepare for a musical journey around the world with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s Songs of Travel, on October 4, 2025, at 8 pm at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN—presented by Quidi Vidi Brewery as part of the Sinfonia series and led by conductor Juliane Gallant. This evocative evening begins with Edward Elgar’s Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 30 (I. Allegro piacevole), before setting sail on a program inspired by global landscapes and cultural echoes: Voyage by John Corigliano Africa: Alexandria by Mohamed Saad Basha Americas: Serenade by Teresa Carreño Elgar’s Larghetto Oceania: Three Gymnopédies by Peggy Glanville-Hicks Asia: Flight of the Fenghuang by Alice Ho A reprise of Corigliano’s Voyage Elgar’s Allegretto Adding a shining solo voice is renowned violinist Nancy Dahn, whose expressive artistry will bring the music destination to life. Join us for a vivid, string-driven trip that crosses continents, celebrates diverse voices, and returns you with a full heart. Tickets are available at the ACC Box Office (709-729-3900), online at www.artsandculturecentre.com and at the door. Songs of Travel is a part of our Gold Subscription, Sinfonia Series Subscription & is a choice in our Silver Subscription. D.F. Cook Recital Hall Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra