Café Concert: Lillian Plays Boccherini

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Enjoy your morning coffee on stage with music and the WSO!

Concertmaster Lillian Scheirich, along with the WSO, brings to life the works of Wijeratne, Boccherini, and José Evangelista, showcasing a diverse range of styles and emotions. From Wijeratne’s A Letter from the After-life, inspired by a quatrain from The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, to the joy of Boccherini, and to Evangelista’s exploration of Spanish folk melodies, this concert explores the past, present, and afterlives of musicians around the world.

Robert Franz, conductor
Lillian Scheirich, violin

PROGRAM
WIJERATNE: A Letter from the Afterlife
BOCCHERINI: Concerto in D major for Violin & Orchestra
EVANGELISTA: Airs d’Espagne

What’s something interesting about this concert? 

• Lillian Scheirich has been concertmaster with the WSO since 1990. She is dedicated to music education and outreach and actively participates in community programs aimed at fostering a love for music among younger generations.
• Wijeratne’s A Letter from the Afterlife presents a reflection on life beyond death, conveying a message of contemplation, hope, and introspection.
• Boccherini had a strong attachment to his family, and his compositions often had a deeply personal touch, drawing on his love for the cello, his familial bonds, and his connection to his Spanish home.
• Evangelista, originally from Spain, was inspired by the vibrant and rhythmic patterns of Spanish folk music.

This concert is 60 minutes. No intermission.
Ticket includes a complimentary tea and coffee.

Series Sponsor: The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation
Café Food & Beverage Sponsor: Tim Hortons, downtown locations

TICKETS

Single tickets available July 8, 2025
Concert Packages on sale now: Buy a Café Concert Package

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Venue:

The Capitol Theatre
121 University Ave. W. Windsor ON N9A 5P4 Canada
519-973-1238

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