RCMJD Summer Orchestra Concert: Mambo

RCMJD Summer Orchestra Concert: Mambo invites you to a dazzling showcase of young talent and global flair. Over the season’s summer break, the RCM Junior Department brings together the Sinfonia, String Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Orchestra for a high‑energy program that leaps from film classics to Broadway favorites. Under the expert baton of Robert Hodge (RCMJD Sinfonia), Anthony Bailey (RCMJD Symphonic Wind Orchestra) and Esther King Smith (RCMJD String Orchestra), the ensemble delivers a soaring **Erich Wolfgang Korngold – Moderato nobile** from the Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, a piece rich with cinematic themes. The set is then brightened by George Gershwin’s playful **Girl Crazy Overture** (arranged by D. Rose), followed by Leonard Bernstein’s stirring **Symphonic Dances from *West Side Story***. A highlight of the evening is the virtuoso solo by **Nirvana Che‑Lai**, winner of the 2026 Barbara Boissard Junior Concerto Competition, whose performance adds a personal touch of triumph to the concert. This film captures the spirit of a summer of music, celebrating the next generation of performers in a dazzling, family‑friendly showcase. Explore details and secure your seats through the provided link.