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Volume 10 Issue 1 - September 2004

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••• CONCERT LISTINGS: FURTHER AFIELD - 2:30: Colours of Music Festival. after Sep 12), festival passport student Abysse String Guartet & Arturo Nieto· ( after Sep 12). Dorantes, piano. Music by Franck & Dvorak. - 2:30: Colours of Music fe&tival. A Central United Church, 54 Ross St., Barrie. Celebra'fion of Song. Opera & operetta solos & . 705-726-4980. Festival passport ( duets. Deanna Hendricks & Miriam Khalil, after Sep 12), festival passport student sopranos; Chantelle Grant, mezzo, Jan Vaca· ( after Sep 12). lik, bass; Andrew Aarons, piano; Stuart - 2:30: Colours of Music Festival. New Hamilton, narrator. Burton Ave. United Zealand String Guartet. Music by Beethoven, Church, 37 Burton Ave., Barrie. 705-726· Ligeti & Schubert. Burton Ave. United Church, 4980. Festival passport 1 after Sep 37 Burton Ave., Barrie. 705-726-4980. 12), festival passport student ( after Festival passport ( after Sep 12), Sep 12). festival passport student ( after Sep - 2:30: Colours of Music Festival. Duke 12). Piano Trio. Music . by Smetana & Dvorak. - 8:00: Colours of Music Festival. T 11' Steven Sitarski, violin; Thomas Wiebe, cello; Century Concert Orchestra. Music, costumes. Peter Longworth, piano. Central United wigs & instruments of Handel. First Christian Church, 54 Ross St., Barrie. 705· 726-4980. Reformed Church, 33 Shirley Ave., Barrie. Festival passport ( after Sep 12), 705-726-4980. Festival passport ( festival passport student 1 after Sep after Sep 12). festival passport student 12) ( after Sep 12). Pass Plus . - 8:00: Centenary Concert Series. Diane Bish, organ in Recital. Centenary United Friday October 01 Church, 24 Main St. West, Hamilton. 905- 526-1147, 866-526-1147. . - 12:00 noon: Colours of Music Festival. - 8:00: Colours of Music Festival.Elmer AbysseString Guartet. Music by Falla, lselerSingers. St. Andrew's Church, 47 Owen Piazzolla, Barber & Dvorak. Burton Ave. Street, Barrie. 705-726-4980. Festival United Church, 37 Burton Ave., Barrie. 705· passport ( after Sep 12), festival 726-4980. Festival passport ( after passport student ( after Sep 12), Sep 12). festival passport student ( Pass Plus . after Sep 12). - 8:00: Colours of Music Festival. - 12:00 noon: Colours of Music Festival. KiyoshiNagata Taiko Drums. Traditional Arturo Nieto-Dorantes, piano. Music by Japanese drumming. First Christian Reformed Debussy, Villa-Lobos, Guarnieri, Marquez. Church, 33 Shirley Ave., Barrie. 705-726-4980. Central United Church, 54 Ross St., Barrie. Festival passport ( afterSep 12), festival 705-726-4980. Festival passport ( passport stucilnt (afterSep12). Saturday October OZ - 12:00 noon: Shaw Festival. Musical Reading: Bloomer Girl. By Arlen & Harburg; directed by Jackie Maxwell. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St., Niagara·on·the· Lake. 1-800-511-7429. . - 2:30: Colours of Music Festival. Mirian Conti; piano. Music by Liszt; Spanish & South American classics. First·Christian Reformed Church, 33 Shirley Ave., Barrie. 705-726· 4980. Festival passport ( after Sep 12), festival passport student 1 after Sep 12). - 2:30: Colours of Music Festival.Saini Cecilia Piano Guartet. Music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn & A.Strauss. Central United Church, 54 Ross St., Barrie. 705-726-4980. Festival passport ( after Sep 12), festival passport student ( after Sep 12). - 8:00: Colours of Music Festival. Sacred Music Society Gala. Beethoven: Fantasia; music by Mozart. Andrew Burashko, piano; Uwe Lieflander, conductor; 200-voice choir & orchestra. First Christian Reformed Church, 33 Shirley Ave., Barrie. 705-726-4980. Festival passport ( after Sep 12), festival passport student ( after Sep 12), Gala . Sunday October 03 - 2:00: Shuon Temple Historic Site. Alex Crowther, tenor and Adam Miceli, baritone. 18974 Leslie St., Sharon. 905· 478-2389. ,. - 2:30: Colours of Music Festival. Ensemble Vivant with Catherine Wilson, piano. Central United Church, 54 Ross St., Barrie. 705-726-4980. Festival passport ( after Sep 12), festival passpor) student ( after Sep 12). - 2:30: Colours of Music Festival. Mooredale Concerto Players. Music by Bach, Vivaldi & Telemann. Kristine Bogyo, conduc tor. First Christian Reformed Church, 33 Shirley Ave., Barrie. 705-726-4980. Festival passport ( afte Sep 12), festival passport student ( after Sep 12). - 7:00: Amis du Jazz. Charlie Gray, trumpet & Gary Williamson, piano. The church in Sonya, 13 k north of Port Perry. 705-357· 2468. . - 8:00: Kitchener·Waterloo Chamber Music Society. PendereckiGuartet. KWC­ MS Music Room, 57 Young St. West, Water· loo. 519·886· 1673. Thursday October 07 - 11 :OOam: City of Hamilton/American· Liszt SocietylMcMaster University School of the Arts. Great Romantics Festival: Dut of Russia. Works by Balakirev, Rachmaninov & Prokofiev. Alexander Serendenko, piano. Convocation Hall, McMaster University, Hamilton. 905·525-9140 x23674. . - 2:30: City of HamiltonlAmerican Liszt SocietylMcMaster University School of the Arts. Great Romantics Festival: Organ Recital. Works by Bach & Brahms. Robert Morrow, organ. Christ's Church Cathedral, 252 James St. North, Hamilton. 905-525· 9140 x23674. . - 3:15: City of Hamilton/American Liszt SocietylMcMaster University School of the Arts. Great Romantics Festival.· Duatuor Arthur-LeBlanc. Beethoven: Quartet in f Op.95; Schumann: Piano Quintet in E flat Op.44. Christ's Church Cathedral, 252 James St. North, Hamilton. 905-'525-9140 x23674. . - 8:00: City of Hamilton/American Liszt SocietylMcMaster University School of the Arts. Great Romantics Festival.· Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Weber: Overture to Der Freischutz; Sibelius: Violin Concerto in d; Tchaikovsky: Symphony 115 in e. Jonathan Carney, violin; Robert Trory, conductor. Great Hall, Hamilton Place. 905-525-9140 x23674. . - 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Piano Guartet: Nancy Dahn, Rennie Regehr, Vernon Regehr & Timothy Steeves. KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young St. West, Waterloo. 519-886-1673. DIBNOtB Distribution is Growing! DRIVERS WANTED in Kitchener/Waterloo Hamilton and Newmarket to distribute magazines 1 • 2 days per month at $10 per hour· 34 per km, starting in September. WholeNote needs drivers to deliver magazines to performing arts centres, libraries, record stores, and music schools. Magazines also go to coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, arid other retail locations. Choirs, orchestras, and bands offer WholeNote to their members at rehearsals. Also, if your business or organization is interested in offering free WholeNote magazines, please contact Sheila Coy at416.928.6991 or email: smccoy@interlog.com SEPTEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 7 2004

OPERA AND MUSIC THEATRE LISTINGS Bluewater Summer Playhouse. DADS! The Musical. By Robert More; music by Tom Doyle. To Sep 4. Tues-Fri 8:00; Wed 2:00 & 8:00; Sat 2:00 & 9:00. 707 Queen Street, Kincardine. 877-396-5722. (eve). (mat). Brampton Music Theatre. Peter Pan. Sep 23- 25,30, Oct 1,2: 8:00; Sep 26 & Oct 2: 2:00. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Dr., Mississauga. 905-615-4720. ,, (child 10 & under), group rates. Canadian Opara Company. Donizetti: Lucia dilammennoor. Marina Mescheriakova, Yasu· hara Nakajirna,tRussell Braun, Burak Bilgili, Luc Robert & other performers; Maurizio Barbacini, conductor. Sep 25,28,30, Oct 6,8: 7:30; Oct 3: 2:00. Opera Chat: 45 minutes before each perfonnance. Hirnrningbird Centre, 1 Front St. East. 416-872-2262. -5. Canadian Opara Company. Ruders: The Handmaid's Tale. Stephanie Marshall, Jean Stilwell, Helen Todd, William Webster. Krisztina Szabo & other performers; Richard Bradshaw, conductor. Sep 23,29, 0 et 1,5,9: 7:30; Sep 26: 2:00. Opera Chat: 45 minutes before each perfonnance. Hirnrningbird Centre, 1 Frnnt St. East. 416-872-2262. -5. Canadian Opara Company/Altamira. AhamiraSummerOpera Concerts. Guest • soloists; perfonnance by children from the CDC Simmer Opera Camp; members of the CDC Ensemble Studio; CDC Orchestra; Richard Bradshaw, conductor. Sep 1 & 2: 8:00. CJBC Stage, 235 Queens Quay West. 416-363-6671. Free. Can Stage. Urinetown. Musical comedy. Music & lyrics by Hollmann; musical staging by John Carrafa. To Sep 4. BlllTia Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. East. 416-368-3110. -. Collaborations: A Chamber Arts Expari· anca. Eqwltbrium. Music by Ellington, Berio, Bolling. Starring Rex Harrington, dancer/actor/ singer. Peter Blanchet, tenor. Susan Hoeppner, flute; Beverley Johnston, percussion; David Matheson, keyboard & other performers; created & directed by Valerie Kuinka. Sep 12 & 13: 7:30. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-872- 1111.. David Buchbinder.Shurum Burum Jazz Circus. Multinedia presentation of original orchestral jazz with circus perfonnance & contemporary dance, featuring 11 musicians, 3 circus performers, 2 movement artists. Oct 6· 17. Wed-Sun: 8:00, Oct 10 & 17: 2:30. Stone Distillery, Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St. 416-872-1212. . Drayton Festival Theatre.Fiddler on the Roof. By Stein, Bock & Harnick. Sep 7-0ct 16, various tmes. 33 Wellington St. South, Drayton. 888-449-4463. (previewl. (18 & under), group rates. Firefly Theatre/Theatre Hybrid/Shrimp Magnet Theatre. The Emperor's New Clothes. By Keenan & Halferty. Show for kids of all ages with song, dance & pantomme. To Sep 6: 10:30am, 11 :30am, 12:30 & 1 :30. Lagoon Theatre, Centre Island to the left of the Ferry Docks, Toronto Island. 416-322-9619. . Georgian Theatre Festival. Cowgirls. By Howie & Murfitt; directed by Lezlie Faith Wade. Musical that combines country and classical music in Broadway style. To Sep 4. Evenings: 8:00; Sep 4: 2:00. Meaford Hall Opera House, 12 Nelson St. East. 888-541-4444. (eve). (preview & Fridays for sr/youth), (Sat matinee). Hart House Thliltre. A Clockwork Orange -A New Urban Musical. Mix of Beethoven, rap, hip hop, gospel & rock. Directed by Robert Ginty; musical directors: Philip Cannichael & Andrew Moore; starring Bishop. Sep 15-Sep 25. Wed-Sat: 8:00; Sep 25: 2:00. 7 Hart House Circle.. 416- 978-8668. ,. Huron Country Playhouse. Man of la Mancha. By Dale Wasserman; music by Mitch Leigh; lyrics by Joe Darion. To Sep 4, various tmes. Mainstage, Grand Bend. 888-449-4463. , (18 & under), group rates. King's Wharf Theatre. leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical. Hit parade of 60s classics. Book by Anne Beatts; music & lyrics by Ellie Greenwich & friends. To Sep 4, various tmes. Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene. 888· 449-4463. , (preview), (18 & under), group rates. Lighthouse Festival ThHtre. Summer of love. By McHarge & Stewart; music of Baez, Dylan, Joni Mitchell & others. To Sep 11. Tues­ Sat: 8:00, Wed, Thurs & Sat: 2:00. 247 Main St., Port Dover. 519-583-2221. , (sr), (youth); Sat matinee: , (youth). Mirvish Productions. Hairspray. Broadway musical. Vanessa Olivarez, Jay Brazeau, Tom Rooney, Michael Torontow, Susan Henley & other performers.To Oct 17. Tues-Sat: 8:00; Wed, Sat & Sun: 2:00. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. West. 416-872-1212, 1- 800-461-3333. -. Mirvish Productions. Mamma Mia! Musical based on the songs of ABBA. Music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjiirn Ulvaeus; book by Cathe· rine Johnson; directed by Phylicia Lloyd. To Sep 26. Tues-Sat 8:00; Wed, Sat & Sun 2:00. Royal Alex· andra Tooatre, 260 King St. West. 416-872-1212. to . Mirvish Productions. The last Empress. Broadway-style musical about the life of Queen Min, 19th century ruler of Korea. To Sep 1: 2:00 & 8:00. Hirnrningbird Centre, 1 Front St. East. 416-872-2262. -. Mirvish Productions. The Rat Pack. Musical recalling the 1960 concerts by Frank Sinatra, Scmny Davis & Dean Martin at the Sands Hotel Las Vegas. 15-piece "Rat Pack" Big Band; full company of singers & dancers. Oct 5-Nov 14. Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria 416-872-1212. New Opara and Concerts Centre. Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro. Sep 8, 10, 11: 7:00; Sep 12: 2:00. Warner Centre Theatre, Warner Road Church, 188 Lowther Ave. 416-604-1557. - . Opara in Concert. Puccini· La Rondine. Cast of young performers; Jean Stilwell, host. Oct 1:. 4:00; Oct 2: 7:00. Edward Jackman Centre, 847 Queen St. East, 2nd floor. 416-922-2147. . Rad Barn Theatre. Broadway Heroes. Salute to Broadway. Starring David Rogers. Sep 8to 11. 991 Lake Dr., Jackson's Point. 1-888-733- 2276. . Red Barn Theatre.Jasper Station. By Norm Foster&Steve Thomas. To Sep 4. 991 Lake Dr., Jackson's Point. 1-888-733-2276. , (srl st), (child 12 & under). Royal Opera C;inada. Verdi· La Traviata. Dwight Bennett, artistic director. Oct 2,5,7,9: 7:30, Oct 3: 3:00, at H111Yl18rson Hall, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississau· ga. 905-306-6000. Oct 14, 16,21,23: 7:30 at Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. 416-872-1111. -5, -0(srlst). Shaw hstival. Floyd Colons. By Guettel; musical direction by Paul Sportelli; Jay Turvey, Glynis Ranney, Jeff Madden & Sharry Flett, performers. To Oct 9. Court House Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1 ·800-511-7429. -. Shaw Festival. Pa/Joey. By Rodgers & Hart; musical direction by Paul Sportelli; Laurie Paton, Adam Brazier & other performers. To Oct 30. Royal George Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1 · 800·511-7429. -. Smile Thliltre. Has Anybody Here Seen Willy? Musical tribute to the life of Will James. By Kneebone & Christie; directed by Dinah Christie; featuring Dwayne Evens & Steve Lendt. Sep 3 1 :DO at Holy Rosary Church, 400 Wai"ner Rd. /1310. 416-961-1735. Sep 15 7:30 at Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. 416-252-6822. Sep 23 7:30 at Rockway Gardens Senior Citizens Centre, 1405 King St. East, Kitchener. 519-741-2510. Sep 25 7:00 at Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre, 5925 SlJTY118r St., Niagara Falls. 905-356-6493. Sep 28 8:00 at Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-599-8440. Sep 29 7:15 at King Garden, 85 King St. East, Mississauga. 905-566-4545. Sep 30 2:00 at Yorkminster Park Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-9.22-1167. Stirling Festival Theatre. Anne of Green Gables. By Harron & Campbell. To Sep 4. Tues­ Sat: 7:30; Wed & Sat: 2:00. Stirling ON. 877- 312-1162. .50(eve), (mat), .50(18 & under), group rates. Stradord Festival. Anything Goes. Music & lyrics by Cole Porter. Douglas Chamberlain, Patricia Collins, Cynthia Dale, David Hogan, Sheila McCarthy & other performers; Berthold Carrere, musical director. To Oct 31. Avon Theatre, 100Downie St., Stratford. 1-800-567- 1600. Stradord Festival. Guys and Dolls. Music & lyrics by Laesser. Douglas Chinlberlain, Cynthia Dale, Patricia Collins, Bruce Dow, Geordie Johnson & other performers; Berthold Carriere, musical director. To Nov 7. Festival Theatre, 55 Qlllen St., Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. Sunshine Festival Theatre Company. 01'. Blue Eyes ... A Tnbute to Frank Sinatra. Musical revue. Sep 14-0ct 15. Tues-Sat, various tines. Orillia Opera House, 20 Mississaga St. West. 1 · 800-683-8747. & up. Tapestry New Opera Works. Opera Bnefs 4. Selection of 10 brief works from 9 years of Composer-librettist Laboratories. Sep 28,29: 8:00. T apestry/Nightwood New Work Studio, The CaMery, Studio 315, 55 Mill St. 416-537· 6066. . The Variety Players. Hey There Good Times! -A Tribute to Broadway & Ho8ywood. 11 th arv\uaJ Jerry-at· Trick Revue. Larry Westlake, director. Kevin Ralph Nelson, musical director. Sep 2,4,9, 11: 7:30, Sep 5,8, 12: 2:00. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive. 905- 882-4523. , group rate. Thor College/Theatre by the Bay. Children's Show:RobinHood(The MusicaQ. By Clark Harris; directed by Larissa Mair. To Sep 4. Monday to Sunday. Weekdays 1 :00 & 5:00; Sundays only 7:00. Heritage Park, Barrie. 705-735-9243. . Thoth. The Music of Ancient Gods. By Stephen Kaufman. Opera in the language of a Tolkien style world. Sep 4 9:00. The Opera House, 735 Queen St. East. 416-466-0313. . Toronto Masque Theatre. Tears of a Clown. Cannedy, music & theatre in an unfolding drama with music from Medieval to Mahler to Motown. Diana Kolpak, clown/actor/director. David Tomlinson, clown; Laura Pudwell, mezzo; Larry Beckwith, violin; Michael Franklin & Avery Maclean, recorders; Terry McKenna, lute. Sep 24-26: 8:00. Trinity College, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416- 4104561. . Victoria Playhouse Petralia./ Do! I Doi Book & lyrics by Tom Jones; music by Harvey Sctrnidt; Alan Moon, music director. Starring Brian McKay & Karen Wood. To Sep 11. Tues­ Sat various tines. 411 Greenfield Street, Petralia 1-800-717-7694. , (st), (under 141. (previewl. group rates. NEW MUSIC QUICK PICKS continued from page 26 Tuesday September 28 NNN - 8:00: Tapestry New Opera Works. Opera Briefs 4. Friday October 01 NNN - 8:00: Music Gallery/CBC Radio Two. Mandolini & Poulin. Saturday October 02 NNN - 8:00: New Music Concerts/Music Gallery. Hammerhead. Sunday October 03 NNN - 2:30: U of T Faculty of Music. Music of Lothar Klein. Monday October 04 NN -7:00: U of T Faculty of Music. Chilmber Music Series: Brentano Ouartet. Tuesday October 05 NNN - 8:00: Music Gallery/Harbourfront Centre. Corona Guitar Kvartet. Thursday October 07 NN -12:10: U of T Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Music & Poetry. NNN - 8:00: Earshot Cone1rts.Earshot 1113 FURTHER AFIELD (Barrie, Guelph, Picton) Thursday September 09 NI -11 :30irn: Guelph Jazz Festival NOMA. Saturday September 11 NI - 8:00: Guelph Jazz Festival. Urse/ Schhi:ht's Ex Temp ore Pro1ect. Thur, Fri, Sat. September 23,24,25 NN - 7:30: Prince Edward County Music Festival. Hetu Sunday September 26 NN -2:30: Colours of Music Festival. Daedalus Trio. Wednesday September 29 NN - 2:30: Colours of Music Festival. AdasktnString Trio & Joseph Petni:, accordian. Thursday September 30 NN - 12 noon: Colours of Music Festival. Adasktn Stn"ng Trio. VISIT WWW. TORONTOHEARANDNOW.COM for a more extensive version of these QuickPicks, including detailed listings and other categories: N - Sonne contemporary repertoire N?- insufficient info. probably sonne new music SEPTEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 7 2004 WWW. THEWHOLENOTE .COM 51

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