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Wed. October 5, 2011 |
7:30 PM |
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Wed. November 23, 2011 |
7:30 PM |
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Wed. February 1, 2012 |
7:30 PM |
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Wed. March 28, 2012 |
7:30 PM |
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Wed. April 25, 2012 |
7:30 PM |
2011-2012 Concert Series
Special Presentation for Season Subscribers
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Wed. February 29, 2012 |
7:30 PM |
SCITS, 275 Wellington Street, Sarnia, Ontario |
Short Descriptions of the Artists
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CHRIS CASTELLANOS, French horn From exciting classical arrangements, to burning jazz standards, and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment, which captivates all ages. |
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Derek Yaple-Schobert is a well-traveled American / Canadian pianist, based in Montreal, who brings classical music to a wide audience. With his own engaging and insightful commentary, he guides newcomers to the classical genre, as well as seasoned concertgoers, taking them on memorable musical journeys. "One was transported beyond the furthest planets during Yaple-Schobert's piano recital" - Flensburg Daily, Denmark / Germany |
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"Romeo and Juliet Fantasy" is the brainchild of the company's artistic director Igor Dobrovolskiy. It is set to the music of Tchaikovsky, including "Fantasy Overture--Romeo and Juliet," and selections from "Symphony No. 4 in F minor." Dobrovolskiy's "Romeo and Juliet Fantasy" is an abstract vision of Shakespeare's timeless story. One of Canada's most exciting ballet companies, and based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada tours nationally and internationally. Stunning visual impact and a deep emotional connection with its audiences have made this Company popular with audiences around the world. |
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CATHERINE WILSON, piano, artistic director Ensemble Vivant, the core of which is piano, violin and cello. Hailed as “Canada’s Chamber Music Treasure” by the Toronto Star, Ensemble Vivant has been performing to sold-out houses throughout North America and Europe and recording for over 20 years. |
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Adventurous programming spanning many periods and genres, including chant, Renaissance music, contemporary works, art song, folk, spirituals, world music, and pop. Recognized as the "premier men's vocal ensemble in the United States" by Fanfare Magazine. The Washington Post hails the ensemble's sound as having both "exalting finesse" and "expressive power," and refers to their music-making as "spontaneous grace." |
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Music by Robert Schumann German composer Robert Schumann fell in love with a young virtuoso pianist Clara Wieck. Despite adamant opposition from her father throughout their courtship, the couple sought legal consent and were wed in 1840. During this time, thousands of letters were written between them which provide the inspiration for this music-as-theatre performance. A new musical concept, The Schumann Letters has been enticing audiences with a unique combination of storytelling, piano music and song. Exploring Schumann’s life, love and music, the show delicately intertwines narration with Schumann’s own lieder and piano compositions. Written and narrated by JUNO/GEMINI winner Colin Fox, with Michael Kim, piano and Susan Gilmour Bailey, soprano, The Schumann Letters provides “each piece of music [with] new meaning in the context of the details of the torturous lives of Robert and his wife, Clara (THE EXPOSITOR). Note that the performance location of The Schumann Letters will be the Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School (SCITS), 275 Wellington Street, Sarnia, Ontario -- not the Imperial Theatre. |