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World Synergy

The Rose Orchestra Presents: 
World Synergy
February 13TH, 2027  7:30 pm

The dynamic music of the world comes together on stage as the Rose Orchestra presents amazing global music and musicians featuring He Zhanhao & Chen Gang’s violin concerto, Butterfly Lovers performed by guest soloist Gloria Yip, followed by pianist Artun Miskciyan performing Grieg's Piano concerto. Adding to this vibrant tapestry, the Rosebuds return for their second performance of the season, weaving their own youthful energy into the evening’s global synergy.

Conductor:  

Pratik Gandhi

Guest Performers:  

Gloria Yip & Artun Miskciyan

Gloria Yip

Canadian violinist Dr. Gloria Yip is a Toronto-based performer and educator whose career spans traditional concert stages and collaborations across musical genres. As a soloist, chamber artist, and orchestral musician, she has appeared across Toronto’s major halls, including Koerner Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, and the Four Seasons Centre, with projects ranging from the Canadian Opera Company to performances alongside Pharrell Williams and Carly Rae Jepsen. Gloria completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Toronto, following studies at the Glenn Gould School and Indiana University. Her mentors have included Mauricio Fuks, Paul Kantor, Barry Shiffman, and Dr. Timothy Ying. She is a former Ihnatowycz Emerging Artist Scholar and Palmason Graduate Fellow, and was awarded First Prize at the Prix Ravel Competition in Fontainebleau, France. Deeply committed to education and community, Gloria maintains an active private teaching studio and regularly presents lectures and benefit concerts focused on musician wellness. She is thrilled to join the Rose Orchestra as guest soloist.

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Artun Miskciyan made his Koerner Hall debut in 2022, performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22 with Sinfonia Toronto. In addition to performing classical repertoire in concerts and recordings, his multicultural background and classical training inspire him to present unique programs that feature not only classical works but also personal arrangements of select pieces from different genres and original compositions. He has performed across the U.S., Canada, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Türkiye. He has also released numerous recordings on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms, ranging from the classical repertoire to original compositions and arrangements. His recordings have been featured on multiple radio stations, including the New Classical 96.3 FM and CFCR 90.5 FM in Saskatoon. In June 2025, he had the honour of being awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, in recognition of his artistic contributions to Ontario and Canada, by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Her Honour, the Honourable Edith Dumont. For more information, please visit www.artunmiskciyan.com 

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