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Volume 21 Issue 4 - December 2015/January 2016

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What's a vinyl renaissance? What happens when Handel's Messiah runs afoul of the rumba rhythm setting on a (gasp!) Hammond organ? What work does Marc-Andre Hamelin say he would be content to have on every recital program he plays? What are Steve Wallace's favourite fifty Christmas recordings? Why is violinist Daniel Hope celebrating Yehudi Menuhin's 100th birthday at Koerner Hall January 28? Answers to all these questions (and a whole lot more) in the Dec/Jan issue of The WholeNote.

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Ainsworth; Robert Cooper, chorus director; Kevin Mallon, conductor. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. -. ●●3:00: Gallery 345. Fundraiser Concert: Music on Canvas. Works by Prokofiev, Lysenko, Barvinsky, Kolodub, Taktakishvili, Kosak and Yachshenko. Alex McLeod, viola; Peter Stoll, clarinet; Izabella Budai, flute; Matthew Christakos, cello; Maria Dolnycky, piano. 345 Sorauren Ave. 416-822-9781. ; (st). Price includes wine reception to follow. All proceeds support Ukraine Prosthetic Assistance Project. ●●3:00: Syrinx. Friends In Music. Works by Schubert, Enescu, Beethoven and Lesage. Ilya Poletaev, piano; Axel Strauss, violin. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-654-0877. ; (sr/st). B. Concerts Beyond the GTA IN THIS ISSUE: Alliston, Barrie, Belleville, Brantford, Dundas, Fergus, Guelph, Hamilton, Innisfil, Kingston, Kitchener, London, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Orangeville, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Port Hope, St. Catharines, Waterloo. Tuesday December 1 ●●5:30: Orchestra Kingston. Sing-Along Messiah Rehearsal. Handel. Salvation Army Citadel, 816 Centennial Dr., Kingston. 613- 634-9312. Free to performance ticket holders. Performance: Dec 5 (7:30). Scores available at the door. ●●7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Gryphon Trio. Works by Haydn, Dinuk Wijeratne and Schubert. Guests: Cantabile Children’s Choir; Mark Sirett, director. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424 or 1-855-533-2424. .25-; -(st). Wednesday December 2 ●●6:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Welcome Yule! St. Cecilia Singers; Western University Singers. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. Free. ●●7:30: Plumbing Factory Brass Band. Semiannual Convention of the Plumbers Union and Its Delegations. J.J. Richards: Emblem of Unity March; M.M. Snyder: Fraternal Overture; Mendelssohn: Nocturne from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Weber: “Leise, Leise” from Der Freischütz; and other works. Henry Meredith, conductor. Byron United Covenant Church, 420 Boler Rd., London. 519-471-1250. ; (st). ●●8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Alexander Tselyakov, piano - with Canadian Sinfonietta Chamber Musicians. Hummel: Piano Quintet in E-flat, Op.87; Chopin: Barcarolle; Ballade No.4; Piano Concerto No.2 in f with quintet. Joyce Lai, Alain Bouvier, violins; Ian Clarke, viola; Andras Weber, cello; Tim FitzGerald, bass. KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young St. W., Waterloo. 519-886-1673. ; (st). Thursday December 3 ●●12:15: St. George’s Cathedral (Kingston). Advent Concerts at the Cathedral. Mark Himmelman, organ. 270 King St. E., Kingston. 613-548-4617. Free with voluntary offering. Thursdays until Dec 17. A. Concerts in the GTA ●●3:00: University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Contemporary Showcase Concert. Allan Gordon Bell: new work (premiere); O Virtus Sapientiae (arr. Parker); and other works. Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chamber Choir; Hilary Apfelstadt, Elaine Choi and Tracy Wong, conductors. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-408-0208. PWYC. ●●3:30: Tafelmusik. Beethoven 9th Symphony. See Feb 4. ●●4:30: Christ Church Deer Park. Jazz Vespers. 1570 Yonge St. 416-920-5211. Free. Donations welcome. ●●4:30: Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. Klassical Hitz for Kidz. Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; other works. Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr., Etobicoke. 416-239-5665. ; (child). Also at 2:00. ●●12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Impressions. Works by Schumann, Rossini, Grainger and others. Wind Ensemble. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519- 661-3767. Free. ●●7:00: University of Guelph Concert Winds. Fall Semester Concert. University Centre Courtyard, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd. E., Guelph. 519-824-4120 x52991. Free. ●●7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Hot Ticket: Louise Pitre. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. . Friday December 4 ●●12:30: Queen’s University School of Music. Student Chamber Ensembles in Recital. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424. Free. ●●2:30: Queen’s University School of Music. Messiah Sing-along. Grand Lobby. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424. Free. ●●7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Hot Ticket: Jesse Cook -- One World! Jesse Cook, guitar. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. . ●●7:30: Queen’s University School of Music. Queen’s Symphony Orchestra. Gordon Craig, conductor. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613- 533-2424. ; (sr/st). ●●8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Jazz Ensemble: Tribute to Mary Lou Williams. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519- 661-3767. Free. Saturday December 5 ●●2:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Hot Ticket: Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy’s Christmas Celebration. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. . Also 7:30. ●●5:30: St. Andrew’s United Church. Indian Christmas Night: Concert & Dinner. Christmas carols performed in Indian Raga/ fusion style on sitar, flute, guitar and tabla. Bruce Harding, flute and guitar. St. Andrew’s United Church (Hamilton), 497 Upper Paradise Rd., Hamilton. 905-383-7411. ; (adv). Authentic Indian dinner. ●●7:00: Guelph Youth Singers. Snowforms. Annual winter concert. Markus Howard, artistic director/conductor; Heather Fleming, choir/conductor. Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean St., Guelph. 519-763-3000. ; (sr/st); (eyeGO). ●●7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Hot Ticket: Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy’s Christmas Celebration. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. . Also 2:30. ●●7:30: Lyrica Chamber Choir. A Canadian Noel. Works by Mark Sirett, Jeff Enns, Eleanor Daley, Derek Holman, Healey Willan and others. Lyrica Chamber Choir; Steve Winfield, director; Brent Mayhew, piano. Burton Avenue United Church, 37 Burton Ave., Barrie. 705-722-0271. ; (sr/st). ●●7:30: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Choral Series 2015-16: Viva Voce! Brock University Choirs; Armonia. Guests: Avanti Chamber Singers; Harris Loewen, conductor. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or 1-855-515-0722. ; (sr/st); (eyeGo). ●●7:30: McMaster School of the Arts. Ensemble Concerts Series. McMaster University Choir and Women’s Choir. Central Presbyterian Church (Hamilton), 165 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton. 905-525-9140 x27671. Free. ●●7:30: Melos Choir and Period Instruments. A Star in the East. Advent and Christmas chants and carols from the 12th to 18th century including works by Byrd, Schütz, Victoria, Praetorius and others, accompanied by readings from 15th to 17th century poetry. St. George’s Cathedral (Kingston), 270 King St. E., Kingston. 613-767-7245. -. ●●7:30: Orchestra Kingston. Sing-Along Messiah. Handel. Guest soloists and audience sing-along. Salvation Army Citadel, 816 Centennial Dr., Kingston. 613-634- 9312. -. Scores available at the door. Rehearsal: Dec 1 (5:30). ●●7:30: Peterborough Symphony Orchestra. Home for the Holidays. Debussy: Children’s Corner; J. Strauss II: Wine, Women and Song; works by Michael Conway Baker, John Rutter and Mel Tormé. Peterborough Symphony Orchestra; Guests: Peterborough Pop Ensemble; Kawartha Youth Orchestra. Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-742-7469. ; (youth). ●●8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Pare-Shaw Guitar Duo. Mangoré: Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios; Bach: Prelude, Fugue and Allegro, BWV998; Sergio Assad: Six selections from Natsu no niwa Suite; Nobre: Cicio Nordestino Suites; Legnanai: Fantasy, Op.19; and others. KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young St. W., Waterloo. 519- 886-1673. ; (st). ●●8:00: University of Guelph Choirs. A Downton Celebration. Works by Britten, Elgar, Gibbons, Goodall, Morley and others. Betty Maher, piano; Gerald Manning, organ; Marta McCarthy, conductor. St. George’s Anglican Church (Guelph), 99 Woolwich St., Guelph. 519-824-4120 x52991. ; (sr/ st). Optional: Wear your favourite hat, “fascinator”, bowtie or kilt! Sunday December 6 ●●2:00: Avery Raquel Quartet. In Concert. Stonewalls Restaurant, 239 York Blvd, Hamilton. 905-577-0808. . ●●2:30: Kingston Symphony. Immortal Mozart. Mozart: Symphony Nos. 39, 40 and 41. Evan Mitchell, conductor. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-530-2050. -. ●●2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Family Concert: From Neverland to Hogwarts. Peter Pan; The Harry Potter Children’s Suite. Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Cairns Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688- 0722. ; (child). ●●3:00: La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra. Home for the Holidays. Guests: Cambridge Street United Choir of Lindsay. Port Hope United Church, 34 South St., Port Hope. 1-866-460- 5596. ; (st); free(child). ●●7:30: Achill Choral Society. Rejoice. Rutter: Magnificat; and other works. Christopher Dawes, organ; Shawn Grenke, piano; Roger Flock, percussion; A. Dale Wood, conductor. St. Mark’s Anglican Church (Orangeville), 5 First Avenue, Orangeville. 905-936-5060. ; (13-17); (child). Also Nov 28 (Bolton), 29 (Colgan). Monday December 7 ●●8:00: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Contemporary Music Studio Concert. Von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661- 3767. Free. Tuesday December 8 ●●10:00am: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Western Performs! Concert Series: Holiday Surprise. Weldon Library Atrium, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. Free. ●●12:00 noon: City of St. Catharines. Civic Christmas Carol Concert. Laura Secord Secondary School Concert Choir; Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Concert Choir; St. Catharines Civic Brass Ensemble; Peter M. Partridge, choirs conductor; Ross R. Stretton, producer and organist. St. Thomas’ Church, 99 Ontario St., St. Catharines. 905-688-3191. 54 | December 1 2015 - February 7, 2016 thewholenote.com

Freewill collection to Community Care. ●●12:00 noon: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Music@Noon: Piano and Guitar Students’ Recital. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-5550. Free. ●●12:30: Don Wright Faculty of Music. Electronic Music Compositions Concert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519- 661-3767. Free. ●●7:00: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Ballet Jörgen’s The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Bengt Jörgen, choreographer and artistic director. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. ; (child). Also Dec 9. ●●7:30: Brock University Department of Music. Full Steam Ahead. Chuck Mangione: Children of Sanchez; Philip Sparke: Orient Express; Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story; John Higgins: Christmas on Broadway; and other works. University Wind Ensemble; Zoltan Kalman, conductor. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. ; (eyeGo). ●●7:30: Perimeter Institute. Classical World Artists Series. Pärt: Seven Antiphons; Magnificat; I am the true vine; Sheppard: Sacris solemniis; Gaude, gaude, gaude; Tallis: Missa Puer natus (Gloria; Sanctus; Agnus dei). The Tallis Scholars; Peter Phillips, director. Atrium, Perimeter Institute, 31 Caroline St. N., Waterloo. 519-883-4480. ; (st). Valid ID needed for student rate. ●●8:00: Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. Jesse Cook, Guitar. 88 Dalhousie St., Brantford. 519-758-8090. ; (uGO); (eyeGO). Wednesday December 9 ●●2:30: Seniors Serenade. An Eastview Christmas. Five choirs from Eastview High School; David Stewart, conductor. Grace United Church (Barrie), 350 Grove St. E., Barrie. 705-726-1181. Free. 3:30: tea and goodies . ●●7:00: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Ballet Jörgen’s The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Bengt Jörgen, choreographer and artistic director. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. ; (child). Also Dec 8. ●●8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. In Recital. Haydn: Sonata in B-flat, HobXVI:2; Sonata in A-flat, HobXVI:46; Sonata in c-sharp, HobXVI:36; Sonata in c, HobXVI:20. Timothy Steeves, piano. KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young St. W., Waterloo. 519- 886-1673. ; (st). Thursday December 10 ●●12:15: St. George’s Cathedral (Kingston). Advent Concerts at the Cathedral. Mark Himmelman, organ. 270 King St. E., Kingston. 613-548-4617. Freewill offering. Thursdays until Dec 17. Friday December 11 ●●7:30: Gallery Players of Niagara. Christmas Trifles. Carols and music from the British Isles. Guy Bannerman, narrator; Glissandi: Douglas Miller, flute; Deborah Braun, harp; David Braun, violin. Grace United Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake), 222 Victoria St., B. Concerts Beyond the GTA Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-1525. -. Also Dec 13 (mat, St. Catharines). ●●7:30: Kingston Jazz Ensemble. A Jazz Musician’s Christmas. Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church, 200 Norman Rogers Dr., Kingston. 613-767-8328. ; (sr); (st and military). Refreshments served at intermission. Saturday December 12 ●●1:00: Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Wandering Christmas Carollers. Groups of 4 or 8 singers combining Brock University student singers and members of Avanti Chamber Singers. Various locations downtown, TBA, St. Catharines. 905-688-5550. Free. Also Dec 19. ●●2:00: King Edward Choir. Amahl and the Night Visitors. Christmas Concert. Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier St., Barrie. 705-305-6797. ; (st). Also 7:30. ●●7:30: Chorus Niagara. Noël! Bravura Baritones; Chorus Niagara Children’s Choir; SXS High School Chorale; Chorus Niagara Festival Brass. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. . ; (sr); (under 30); (st); (child); (eyeGO High School). ●●7:30: Dufferin Concert Singers/New Tecumseth Singers. G.F. Handel’s Messiah. With orchestra and soloists. Westminster United Church (Orangeville), 247 Broadway Ave., Orangeville. 705-435-5497. ; (st). 7:00: Performance by Bells of Westminster. Also Dec 13 (Alliston). A portion of proceeds goes towards the Orangeville and District Music Festival vocal scholarship fund. ●●7:30: Georgian Bay Symphony. A Brassy Christmas. David: Trombone Concerto; Mascall: Fantasia on Huron Carol; Bach (arr. Stokowski): Passacaglia and Fugue in c; Carol sing-along and other seasonal pieces. OSCVI Regional Auditorium, 1550 8th St. E., Owen Sound. 519-372-0212. ; (sr); (st). ●●7:30: Grand Philharmonic Choir. Handel: Messiah. Leslie Ann Bradley, soprano; Jennifer Enns Modolo, mezzo-soprano; Marc Molomot, tenor; Alexander Dobson, baritone; Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578- 1570. From . ●●7:30: Hamilton Children’s Choir. In the House (Without Anyone Else). An original choral rendition of Home Alone. Ryerson United Church (Hamilton), 842 Main St. E., Hamilton. 905-527-1618. ; (sr); (HCC alumni); (st); (child). ●●7:30: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts/Soulpepper. Frankly, Sinatra. Albert Schultz, vocals. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424. -; -(faculty/staff); -.50(st). ●●7:30: King Edward Choir. Amahl and the Night Visitors. Christmas Concert. Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier St., Barrie. 705-305-6797. ; (st). Also 2:00. Sunday December 13 ●●2:00: Gallery Players of Niagara. Christmas Trifles. Carols and music from the British Isles. Guy Bannerman, narrator; Glissandi: Douglas Miller, flute; Deborah Braun, harp; David Braun, violin. St. Barnabas Anglican Church (St. Catharines), 31 Queenston St., St. Catharines. 905-468-1525. -. Also Dec 11 (eve, Niagara-on-the-Lake). ●●2:30: Georgian Music. Christmas with Ensemble Vivant. Catherine Wilson, piano; Corey Gemmell, violin; Sybil Shanahan, cello; Norman Hathaway, viola. Grace United Church (Barrie), 350 Grove St. E., Barrie. 705-726-1181. . ●●3:00: Bach Elgar Choir of Hamilton. Bach Elgar Sing-Along Messiah. Ron Greidanus, organ; Alexander Cann, artistic director. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton. 905-5275995. ; (st). Scores available to borrow or buy. Open Rehearsal on Dec 8 at 7:15 PM with purchase of a ticket. ●●3:00: Dufferin Concert Singers/New Tecumseth Singers. G.F. Handel’s Messiah. With orchestra and soloists. Banting Memorial High School, 203 Victoria St. E., Alliston. 705-435-5497. ; (st). In support of the Banting Memorial High School music program. 2:30: Performance by Banting Glee Club Carolers. Also Dec 12 (Orangeville). ●●3:00: Elora Festival Singers. Messiah. Handel: Messiah. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Fergus), 760 St. David St. N., Fergus. 519- 846-0331. ; /(st); (ch 12 and under). ●●3:00: Jubilate Singers. Tribute to the Festive Season. New seasonal carols and traditional favourites. Solos and group presentations. Polson Park Free Methodist Church, 139 Robert Wallace Dr., Kingston. 613-389-8110. Free with donation to a city charity. ●●3:00: Peterborough Singers. Handel’s Messiah. Kristen English, soprano; Cassandra Warner, mezzo; Darryl Edwards, tenor; Daniel Lichti, bass; Ian Sadler, organ; Paul Otway, trumpet; Sydney Birrell, conductor. George Street United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-1820. ; (under 30); (st). Also Dec 14(eve). ●●3:30: Huronia Symphony Orchestra. Christmas Around the World. Anderson: Sleigh Ride; du Plessis: Somerkersfees; Calvert: ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime; Prokofiev: Troika from Lieutenant Kije Suite; other traditional Christmas works; carol sing-along. Oliver Balaburski, conductor. Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier St., Barrie. 705-721-4752. ; (st); (child). Also Dec 19(eve, Innisfil). ●●4:00: Spiritus Ensemble. Bach Christmas Oratorio. Parts 1-3. Guests: Sheila Dietrich, soprano; Jennifer Enns Modolo, mezzo; Steve Surian, tenor; Richard Hrytzak, baritone; Bud Roach, tenor (Evangelist). St. John’s Lutheran (Waterloo), 22 Willow St., Waterloo. 519-579- 8335. ; (sr); (st); (child). ●●8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Dave Young Trio. KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young St. W., Waterloo. 519-886- 1673. ; (st). ●●8:00: NUMUS Concerts Inc. Anniversary Concert No.6: Interaction. Communication. Improvisation. Kathryn Ladano, bass clarinet; Casey Sokol, piano; Matt Brubeck, cello; Rick Sacks, percussion; Tomasz Dysinski, visual artist. Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, 75 University Ave., Waterloo. 519-489-4444. ; (sr/arts workers); (st). Monday December 14 ●●7:30: Brott Music Festival. Handel’s Messiah. Leslie Fagan, soprano; Academy Singers; National Academy Orchestra; Boris Brott, conductor. St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (Hamilton), 440 King St. E., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. ; (sr); (st). ●●7:30: Peterborough Singers. Handel’s Messiah. Shannon McCracken, soprano; Cassandra Warner, mezzo; Darryl Edwards, tenor; Daniel Lichti, bass; Ian Sadler, organ; Paul Otway, trumpet; Sydney Birrell, conductor. George Street United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-1820. ; (under 30); (st). Also Dec 13(mat). Tuesday December 15 ●●7:30: Kingston Symphony. Candlelight Christmas. Festive music and sing-along. Kingston Choral Society; Ian Juby, chorus master; Evan Mitchell, conductor. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-530-2050. -. Also Dec 16. Wednesday December 16 ●●12:00 noon: Music at St. Andrews. Christmas with the Barrie Salvation Army Band. Doug Lewis, conductor. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Barrie), 47 Owen St., Barrie. 705-726-1181. ; free(st). ●●7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Molly Johnson: The Billie Holiday Project. Molly Johnson, vocals. 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. . ●●7:30: Kingston Symphony. Candlelight Christmas. Festive music and sing-along. Kingston Choral Society; Ian Juby, chorus master; Evan Mitchell, conductor. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-530-2050. -. Also Dec 15. ●●8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Beethoven’s Birthday. Beethoven: String Quartet No.9 in C, Op.59 No.3; String Quartet No.15 in a, Op.132. Penderecki String Quartet. KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young St. W., Waterloo. 519-886-1673. ; (st). Syd Birrell & the 100 Voices of the Messiah Handel’s Peterborough’s award-winning, 100-voice choir celebrates the season with this beloved Christmas classic. Singers, soloists, and musicians backed by the mighty Casavant pipe organ make it an experience you’ll cherish. Sun., Dec. 13 • 3:00 p.m. Mon., Dec. 14 • 7:30 p.m. George Street United Church 534 George St. N., Peterborough peterboroughsingers.com thewholenote.com December 1 2015 - February 7, 2016 | 55

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