Ottawa Symphony Orchestra: Machines & Myths
The season launches with Machines & Myths, a powerful program featuring the full symphonic orchestra in its largest performance of the year. Combining Rossini's William Tell Overture, Kelly Marie Murphy's Machines, Mannequins, and Monsters, and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 15, this concert explores themes of heroism, technology, and the human condition—bridging classical grandeur and contemporary innovation. Audiences can expect a dynamic experience that balances familiarity with experimentation—an invitation to both seasoned concertgoers and new listeners alike.
Artists
Conductor: Mélanie Léonard Soloists: SHHH!! Ensemble
Program
Rossini - William Tell Overture
Kelly Marie Murphy - Machines, Mannequins, and Monsters
Shostakovich - Symphony No. 15
Performance Details
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Venue: Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre Address: 355 Cooper Street, Downtown Ottawa
Upcoming OSO Season
December 14, 2025: Christmas with the OSO March 29, 2026: A Day at the Farm May 2-3, 2026: Haydn's The Creation
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