2.8 hours
The Betty Oliphant Theatre
Starting at CAD 23
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:15 pm to 10:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
The Betty Oliphant Theatre
404 Jarvis St, Toronto, Canada
With a percussionist’s gestures projected onto an enormous screen to trigger sound, image, and surprise, this is a musical performance as you’ve never seen or heard it before.
Also on the program: a tribute to the masterful Pierre Boulez in honour of his centenary, a luminous multi-cello work by Kaija Saariaho, and the world premiere of new work Break My Hands! by NMC’s Composer-in-Residence, Rashaan Allwood.
Expect spectacular virtuosity, humour, and pure sonic adventure.
Schedule:
7:00PM Doors Open
7:15PM Pre-Concert Conversation with Simon Steen-Andersen and Rashaan Allwood
7:45PM Young Artist Overture: Simon Steen Anderson Beside Besides (2003) performed by Musicians from The Glenn Gould School
8:00PM Main Show
Rashaan Allwood (CAN) Break My Hands! (2025 World Premiere) for 1 piano, 6 hands
Pierre Boulez (FRA) Messagesquisse (1976-77) for solo cello and 6 cellos
Kaija Saariaho (FIN) Neiges (1998) for 12 cellos
Simon Steen-Andersen (DNK) Black Box Music (2012) for percussion solo, video, and ensemble
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Regular Ticket | 40 CAD |
| Arts Workers | 34 CAD |
| Seniors Tickets | 38 CAD |
| Student Ticket | 23 CAD |