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PAST - Classically Sublime Meets Jazz Innovation - Prologue to Pride and Prejudice - Friday October 10, 2025 - 7:30 pm - THE LOFT

from CA$28.00

Presented by Algoma Conservatory Concerts - Classical/Jazz Series

Opposites Attract! 

The second year of a program juxtaposing Classical and Jazz, featuring Algoma Conservatory faculty members Erica Mancuso and Josh Norling.

This one-night only concert will transport you to the elegant world of Pride and Prejudice framed by exquisite classical selections (think Beethoven and Haydn) featuring Erica Mancuso - violin, Elaina DiSanto - violin, Vincent Feletti - viola, Rebekka Fry - cello and Martin Virta - double bass - refined, romantic, and resonant with history.

Then, prepare for a shift in tempo as the second half brings the Josh Norling Quartet to the stage. (Josh Norling - Saxophone, Frank Deresti - Bass, Lindsay Pugh - Guitar, and Cliff Alloy - Drums).

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Ticket Prices (Including all fees):

Adults: $42, 30 and Under: $28

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Presented by Algoma Conservatory Concerts - Classical/Jazz Series

Opposites Attract! 

The second year of a program juxtaposing Classical and Jazz, featuring Algoma Conservatory faculty members Erica Mancuso and Josh Norling.

This one-night only concert will transport you to the elegant world of Pride and Prejudice framed by exquisite classical selections (think Beethoven and Haydn) featuring Erica Mancuso - violin, Elaina DiSanto - violin, Vincent Feletti - viola, Rebekka Fry - cello and Martin Virta - double bass - refined, romantic, and resonant with history.

Then, prepare for a shift in tempo as the second half brings the Josh Norling Quartet to the stage. (Josh Norling - Saxophone, Frank Deresti - Bass, Lindsay Pugh - Guitar, and Cliff Alloy - Drums).

ARTIST DETAILS BELOW

Ticket Prices (Including all fees):

Adults: $42, 30 and Under: $28

Adult Subscribers (5 or more individual concerts): $33

Purchase Single Tickets OR Subscribe to 5 or more concerts and SAVE.

You can subscribe by adding 5 or more concerts to your cart with the $33 ticket option or go back and click on 2025/2026 Subscriptions at the top of the concert list and subscribe to 5 or more concerts and make your concert choices on a single form that will pop up.

One night, two distinct soundscapes - united by timeless inspiration. Whether you're drawn to the grace of the past or the groove of the present, this concert offers the best of both worlds

First Half:

Suite from Abdelazer Z. 570 - Henry Purcell

I. Rondeau

String Quartet in C HIII No. 19 Op. 9 No. 1 - Joseph Haydn

I. Moderato

II. Menuetto. Un poco Allegretto
III. Adagio

IV. Finale. Presto

Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1 - Ludwig van Beethoven

II. Adagio (excerpt)

•arranged for string quartet by Joshua Choe•


Music from Pride and Prejudice - Dario Marianelli (arranged for strings by John Moss and Syneva Colle)

Erica Mancuso - Vln 1, Elaina DiSanto - Vln 2, Vincent Feletti - Vla., Rebekka Fry - Vcl., Martin Virta - Double Bass

After Intermission:

 Josh Norling - Saxophone, Frank Deresti - Bass, Lindsay Pugh - Guitar, and Cliff Alloy - Drums. Enjoy bold, soulful interpretations of the American Songbook, blending improvisation and rhythm in a vibrant tribute to the classics and several of Josh’s original compositions.