

London Symphonia Opening Concert Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, October 4, 2025
10:30am to 12:00pm
Metropolitan United
468 Wellington Street, London ON
Here's a unique behind the scenes opportunity music lovers are sure to enjoy.
Get a sneak peek at how London Symphonia musicians prepare for their 2025-26 Season Opening Concert and hear some fantastic music at the Dress Rehearsal. You will experience virtuoso pianist David Jalbert (ranked by the CBC as one of the 15 greatest Canadian pianists of all time) performing Ravel's dazzling Piano Concerto in G Major, and other works by Augusta Holmès and Rodrigo Prats. PLUS, you'll be among the first to see Cuban-born Maestra Cosette Justo Valdés, a rising star on the world concert stage, as she makes her debut conducting London Symphonia
Scott Good, London Symphonia's Composer-in-Residence, speaks about the music at 10:30am before the Dress Rehearsal begins at 11am. Doors open at 10:15am.
Attend the Dress Rehearsal in the morning and receive a coupon code to receive a discount on the purchase of a ticket to attend Opening Night: Mozart, Ravel and Beyond at 7:30pm that evening.
Admission to Dress Rehearsal: FREE or Pay-What-You-May
Note: Registration required. Limited seating for talk.