Death Dance
Kodály · Dances of Galánta · Liszt Totentanz (Dance of Death) · Jessica Sparvier-Wells Muskwa's Mountain Home · Beethoven Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
200 Lakeshore Dr, Regina, SK S4S 7L3
Kodály · Dances of Galánta · Liszt Totentanz (Dance of Death) · Jessica Sparvier-Wells Muskwa's Mountain Home · Beethoven Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
Think Gladiator meets Game of Thrones, with a touch of Harry Potter magic.
Experience the Regina Symphony Orchestra’s 2026/27 Classical Series at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, as a night of passion, movement, and extraordinary musical storytelling unfolds.
Dance is one of music’s most powerful expressions, capturing joy, struggle, celebration, and triumph. From the vibrant rhythms of Kodály’s Dances of Galánta to the thrilling intensity of Liszt’s Totentanz (Dance of Death), featuring Honens-winning pianist Élisabeth Pion, this concert takes audiences on a journey through the many emotions that shape the human experience.
The journey continues with Saskatchewan composer Jessica Sparvier-Wells’ Muskwa’s Mountain Home, inspired by the beauty and spirit of the natural world, before reaching Beethoven’s revolutionary Symphony No. 3 “Eroica,” a powerful celebration of courage, resilience, and triumph.
Whether you are discovering the orchestra for the first time or returning for another season, this unforgettable Regina concert experience is a must-see performance featuring music that moves you through energy, emotion, and the extraordinary power of live orchestral music.
Love powerful stories? Love music that moves you? This concert is for you.
Kodály Dances of Galánta
Liszt Totentanz (Dance of Death)
~ Intermission ~
Sparvier-Wells Muskwa’s Mountain Home
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
Cosette Justo Valdés, conductor
Élisabeth Pion, piano
From the Podium
Dance is one of music's most powerful expressions, capturing joy, struggle, celebration, and triumph. I'm excited to take our audience on a journey from the vibrant rhythms of Hungarian folk music and the landscapes of Saskatchewan to Liszt's thrilling Totentanz and Beethoven's revolutionary Eroica Symphony, where every work moves with energy, emotion, and the spirit of the human experience.
Cosette Justo Valdés
Music Director Candidate
Think Gladiator meets Game of Thrones, with a touch of Harry Potter magic.
Experience the Regina Symphony Orchestra’s 2026/27 Classical Series at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, as a night of passion, movement, and extraordinary musical storytelling unfolds.
Dance is one of music’s most powerful expressions, capturing joy, struggle, celebration, and triumph. From the vibrant rhythms of Kodály’s Dances of Galánta to the thrilling intensity of Liszt’s Totentanz (Dance of Death), featuring Honens-winning pianist Élisabeth Pion, this concert takes audiences on a journey through the many emotions that shape the human experience.
The journey continues with Saskatchewan composer Jessica Sparvier-Wells’ Muskwa’s Mountain Home, inspired by the beauty and spirit of the natural world, before reaching Beethoven’s revolutionary Symphony No. 3 “Eroica,” a powerful celebration of courage, resilience, and triumph.
Whether you are discovering the orchestra for the first time or returning for another season, this unforgettable Regina concert experience is a must-see performance featuring music that moves you through energy, emotion, and the extraordinary power of live orchestral music.
Love powerful stories? Love music that moves you? This concert is for you.
Kodály Dances of Galánta
Liszt Totentanz (Dance of Death)
~ Intermission ~
Sparvier-Wells Muskwa’s Mountain Home
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
Cosette Justo Valdés, conductor
Élisabeth Pion, piano