The Performance
At Talk & Tea: The Romantics we explore the life and music of Romantic Era heavyweights, Felix Mendelssohn and Giuseppe Verdi. HPO Composer-in-Residence, Abigail Richardson-Schulte takes audiences on a deep dive through the Romantic Era of classical music. Dive into Verdi’s world and learn how he earned the reputation of being one of the greatest Italian Opera composers of all time. Experience the life and music of Mendelssohn through fascinating stories from his privileged upbringing to his friendship with Queen Victoria and his ultimate untimely death. Â
Enjoy coffee, tea and treats while being immersed in the world of Mendelssohn and Verdi at Talk & Tea: The Romantics. Following the talk, audiences are invited to take in the orchestra’s rehearsal of Mendelssohn’s famous Italian Symphony, which is featured at the HPO concert Light Emerges on November 8 at FirstOntario Concert Hall with Guest Conductor Nil Venditti.Â