A sparkling overture, a brilliant piccolo concerto, and Mahler’s mighty Titan — the season ends in triumph. Our season closes with Mountains by Canadian composer Michael Conway Baker, an evocative and expansive work that captures both the majesty and mystery of the natural world. The first half of the program will be conducted by former WCSO conductor Clyde Mitchell, joined by his wife, piccolo soloist Sarah Jackson *, who takes the spotlight in Lowell Liebermann’s Piccolo Concerto, a dazzling display of agility, colour, and spirit. The finale belongs to Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, “The Titan”, conducted by our Principal Conductor Bujar Llapaj—a monumental journey from the first stirrings of spring to a triumphant, blazing conclusion, and the perfect farewell to a season of unforgettable music. Program: Michael Conway Baker: Mountains Liebermann: P iccolo Concerto, Op. 50 * Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D major, "The Titan" Financially, the orchestra relies on the generosity of audience members to offset concert and overhead costs, which average $35 per person per concert. The suggested donation of $30 per person can be contributed through Eventbrite on the next page.