2007-2008 Concert Series

Short Descriptions of the Artists
 

Name	Description
Romanza	Romanza is Philip Grant, Ken Lavigne and Frédérik Robert, three classically trained lyrical tenors who are charged with vitality and talent. These great internationally recognized solo performers are now an exhilarating vocal team delighting audiences across North America.  Their impassioned and sensationally vibrant sound, combined with a wide and versatile repertoire and a delightfully accessible style, has been thrilling music lovers of all levels. Romance is the “L’Arte del Tenore” or “The Art of the Tenor”. Come and join us for a highly entertaining and romantic evening of songs and serenades selected from a wide range of music from opera to beloved ballads.
Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà	Violinist Angèle Dubeau, one of Canada’s most prominent artists, created La Pietà in 1997. Under her direction, this uniquely all female, talented string orchestra has acquired critical acclaim. Angèle Dubeau is a brilliant, internationally celebrated virtuoso violinist who has been awarded countless prizes and honors. Over the past three decades, Dubeau, as a soloist, has conquered audiences all around the globe and won the admiration of the public, her peers and the critics. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this performance of Angèle Dubeau and La Pietà, the passion and emotion of their music as it was meant to be in each note, in each melody!
The Czech Boys Choir - Boni Pueri	This world renowned Czech choir, founded in 1982, consists of soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices. The traveling group has 28 selected singers from ages 10 to 21, who are all part of the Boni Pueri choir school which has over 500 students between 4 and 23 years old. Boni Pueri has a long list of awards and accomplishments and has performed all over Europe, America and Asia to standing ovations. The young singers offer a superb array of classical, folk and international music in 9 languages, including English. Let the Boni Pueri steal your heart away with the magic of their voices!
Duo Diorama	Canadian pianist Winston Choi and his wife, Chinese violinist Minghuan Xu, are absolutely spectacular as an ensemble. Equally at home in the standard works as well as contemporary repertoire, Duo Diorama has been establishing itself as one of the most exciting and charismatic duos of its kind. Comprised of two accomplished soloists who can effectively blend their distinctive personalities together to create a unified whole, the duo maintains an active performing and touring schedule all over the world. Individually and together, Choi and Xu will impress you with the stunning skill level of their technique, intensity, sensitivity, and poetry in the hands and heart.
Ballet Jörgen's "Anastasia"	Ballet Jörgen’s largest undertaking to date, a new ballet presents the magical story of the Russian princess Anastasia. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen, Anastasia is set to an original full orchestra score by Canadian/Russian composer Ivan Barbotin. The mystery of what happened to the 17 year old Russian princess, Anastasia, has fascinated people ever since that fateful summer of 1918. Graceful and elegant principal dancer, Angel Wong, possesses all the qualities required to interpret the emotions, aspirations and affections of this loveable character as the world is transformed around her. Anastasia is sure to become one of your favorite ballets!

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Last update: April 1, 2008
Information taken from sources published by the artists, and is believed to be correct, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed.