Whimsical Concerto of Fanciful Birds

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Canadian composer Vincent Ho blends classical music with bird-inspired sounds. This performance will see Maestro Robert Franz reunited with saxophonist Timothy McAllister following his World Premiere of this piece last year. The University of Michigan School of Music students along with the WSO, paint a sonic picture of birds in flight. This concert also features the World Premiere of Syrian American composer Malek Jandali’s Symphony No. 5 which integrates ancient Arabic melodies into Western classical orchestra, preserving and presenting the rich heritage of his homeland, Syria.   

Robert Franz, conductor
Timothy McAllister, alto saxophone  

PROGRAM
VINCENT HO: Whimsical Concerto of Fanciful Birds
MALEK JANDALI: Symphony No. 5 (*WORLD PREMIERE*)

What’s something interesting about this concert? 

• Vincent Ho blends both Western classical and Eastern influences in his compositions. His Whimsical Concerto of Fanciful Birds creatively uses the orchestra to mimic the playful and diverse sounds of birds, with movements designed to evoke different bird species.
• Aside from being an active performer Timothy McAllister is also an educator, serving as a Professor of Saxophone at the University of Michigan.
• Malek Jandali has composed works ranging from solo instrumental pieces to chamber music and works for large ensemble or orchestras. He has self-produced seven albums representing performances of 40 of his compositions.

Series Sponsor: Bill and Rochelle Tepperman

This concert is 120 minutes, including intermission.
Curtain Call Conversations take place after the concert.

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TICKETS

Single tickets available July 8, 2025
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Venue:

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

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