The WSO is presenting a gourmet journey of fine food and symphony music in partnership with Bergmann’s on Lombard all in one location at the Centennial Concert Hall.
Each meal is themed to a specific WSO concert – thereby offering patrons a unique opportunity to explore cuisine from around the globe.
Doors – 5:00 pm
Dinner – 5:30 pm
Concert – 8:00 pm
Prices:
$85 per person for each evening (includes a meal and a ticket to the concert for Section 4 seating)
$60 per person for those who already have a ticket to the concert
October 29 – All Shostakovich
The WSO is honoured to present an all-Shostakovich program conducted by the composer’s son Maxim Shostakovich, a pre-eminent conductor of his father’s music. Multi-faceted, deeply spiritual yet brilliantly virtuosic and immediately accessible for the listener, we are proud to also showcase Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1 performed by Korbinian Altenberger.
Menu of Russian cuisine
Cabbage & Root Vegetable Borscht, Beet Essence and Mini Cottage Cheese Perogi
Slow Roasted Beef Striploin Stroganoff, Mushroom, Onion, Diced Pickle, Sour Cream-Smashed Horseradish Potato
or Vegetarian: Onion Blini Stack with Chive Flecked-Sour Cream
Citrus-Vodka Macerated Strawberries Romanoff
Premium Roast Coffee/Tea Service Fresh Baked Breads & Butter
January 14 – Mozart & Schubert
A Mozart concerto-times-four and a chance to hear the WSO’s fabulous principal wind players in one of his most delightful compositions! And in this evening of great symphonic music, we continue with Schubert’s mighty Symphony No. 9 – his true orchestral masterpiece!
Menu of German cuisine
German Potato Soup, Farmer Sausage & Corn Foam
Red Wine & Herb-Braised Beef Rouladen, Brown Butter Spaetzle & Fresh Market Vegetables
or Vegetarian: Spiced Mustard Creamed Woodland Mushroom Spaetzle
Sour Cherry-Chocolate Black Forest Trifle
Premium Roast Coffee/Tea Service Fresh Baked Breads & Butter
February 11 – For Michael: The Music of Michael Jackson
With Michael Jackson classics like Billie Jean, Off the Wall, Beat It, The Way You Make Me Feel, Thriller, Ben, Never Can Say Goodbye, Man in the Mirror and so much more, this show will have you reaching for your white glove and sparkle shoes so you can dance up a storm in the aisles.
Menu for Valentine’s weekend with American cuisine
“BLT” Cobb Style Salad with Mustard Dressing
Thyme-Butter Rubbed & Roasted Turkey, Sultana-Sage Dressing, Cranberry Speckled Pan Gravy, Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
or Vegetarian: Classic Mac & Cheese
Red Velvet Cake with Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Frosting
Premium Roast Coffee/Tea Service Fresh Baked Breads & Butter
March 24 – Dawn Upshaw
Joining rare natural warmth with a fierce commitment to the transforming power of music, Dawn Upshaw has achieved worldwide celebrity as a singer of opera and concert repertoire ranging from the sacred works of Bach to the freshest sounds of today.
Menu of French cuisine
Salade Vertes: “Green Salad” with Shallot-Red Wine Vinaigrette, Crispy Onion Ring Garnish
Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Apple & Brie, Cabernet Sauce, Shredded Dauphinoise Potatoes, Roast Asparagus
or Vegetarian: Chevre & Ratatouille Crepes
Crème Brulée with Fresh Berries
Premium Roast Coffee/Tea Service Fresh Baked Breads & Butter
