FREE CONCERT SERIES IN THERICHARD BRADSHAW AMPHITHEATREpresented by“…topnotch musicand dance…a highoctane celebration!”The San FernandoValley SunMost Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at noon or 5:30 p.m.coc.ca 416-363-8231Official Media Partners:2010·2011SEASONCredit: Lisa Portis (City Dance Corps), COC Free Concert Series 2009.Photo: Mike Brassard, SalsaTO. Creative: Endeavour Marketing145 Queen St. W. (at University)OperaYorkto the Britten operas he pre-eningto see that Neef is con-Owen Wingravehope for GlorianaThe COC staging is a co--Conductor Steuart Bedford.----both AidaDeath in VeniceChristopher Hoile is a Toronto-based writer on opera. Hecan be contacted at: opera@thewholenote.com.2010 / 2011 Fall SeasonPuccini’sLa BohèmeSabatino Vacca, Artistic DirectorOct. 31, 2010 at 2 pmNov. 4 & 6, 2010 at 8 pmMozart’sCosi Fan TutteGeoffrey Butler, Artistic DirectorFeb. 27, 2011 at 2 pmMar. 3 & 5, 2011 at 8 pmRichmond Hill Centre for the Performing Artswww.operayork.comunder the direction of Ron GreidanusAutumn Leaves, Autumn Feast, Autumn MemoriesThe Chorale will again host an exquisite multi-course meal with liveentertainment. Singers will step out of their usual genre to present aprogramme of Jazz Classics accompanied by Jazz trio.October 22, 23, 6:30 pm Advent ConcertImmerse yourself in a full musical and spiritual experience in theunique architecture of St. Elias Church for works such as Charpentier’shaunting Missa Assumpta Est Maria and Vivaldi’s jubilant Gloria.Ron Greidanus will also perform J.S. Bach’s Concerto in d minor forharpsichord and strings. November 19, 8 pm , Students Chansons de NoëlAn opulent setting created by masterful artists provides amagnificent backdrop for culinary temptations and spiritedmusical offerings. Special guest Felix Deak willtransport you back in time as he accompanies theChorale on his 16th century Viola da Gamba.December 17, 18, 19, 8 pm For more information, or to order tickets, call905 877-2493www.georgetownbachchorale.com14 thewholenote.comOctober 1 - November 7, 2010
PHOTO LINDSAY LOZONFour FestivalsJASON VAN EYKOctober continues to be a crossover month in the new-musicopeners.We start north of Toronto at the clos-----Steeves – perform a new work by TeehanComposer Rob Teehan.-Wild Birdmonth’s WholeNote--- Canada’s Bechstein Selection CentreYoung Chang Piano GalleryWorld Class Repairsto all musical instruments10 Via Renzo Drive, Richmond Hill(east side of Leslie St., just north of Major Mackenzie Dr.)905.770.52221.800.463.3000cosmomusic.ca2010-2011 SeasonOctober 14, at 8pmUri Mayer conductingIN THE BEGINNING THERE WAS LUDWIGBeethoven: Violin Concerto (Vit Muzik, violin) and Symphony No. 7November 4, at 8pmSimon Capet conductingFRAGRANCE OF SPAINRavel : La ValseRodrigo: Concerto di Aranjuez (Michael Kolk, guitar)DeFalla: Three Cornered HatRavel: BoleroDecember 2, at 8pmChristopher Zimmerman conductingNOT A CREATURE WAS STIRRINGONLY THE FLEDERMAUSStrauss: Die Fledermaus OvertureRachmaninov: Vocalise; Corelli: "Christmas" ConcertoDvorak: "Carnival" OvertureSibelius: Valse Triste;Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suitetorontophilharmonia.comJanuary 25, at 8pmScott Seaton conductingHAPPY BIRTHDAY WOLFGANG...Le Nozze di Figaro Overture K.492; Adagio and Fugue for Strings K.546sViolin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219 "Turkish" (Andrew Sords, violin)Symphony #41 K.551 "Jupiter"April 7, at 8pmMilen Nachev conductingIT ISN'T OVER UNTIL THE FAT LADY SINGSBel Canto’s Big Three - Opera Excerpts by Bellini, Rossini and DonizettiMay 5, at 8pmBradley Thachuk conductingFROM THE NEW TORONTO PHILHARMONIAORCHESTRAEstacio: Spring's PromiseRachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Michael Kim, piano)Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"Subscriptions packages available, single tickets from telephone 647-439-8787See You Next Season...All concerts are in the George Weston Recital Hall at Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street, TorontoOctober 1 - November 7, 2010 thewholenote.com 15
