03104 HOLIDAY SEASON ~~H~P ~i,~~~~~ECdu Roy r·- BERNARD LABADIE, CONDUCTOR t Thur 18 Dec 2003 8:00 pm Massey Hall Christine Brandes soprano Susan Platts mezzo soprano Michael Slattery tenor Neal Davis baritone • ", . . a thrilling, rich and sumptuous offering of Handel's great oratorio ... This was a concert to remember." -THE ToRoNTo SrAR, 2001 rnuR sPoNsoR llJ Desjardins Canadian Brass' Annual Christmas Concert Tues 23 Dec 2003 8:00 pm Roy Thomson Hall With their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, fun and on-stage antics, the famous fivesome brightens the Christmas season with classical favourites, beloved seasonal tunes, and a rousing sing-along finale. Girls Choir of Harlem Sun 14 Dec 2003 2:00 pm Roy Thomson Hall Experience the angelic voices of the critically acclaimed counterpart to the B,oys Choir of Harlem in an enchanting program of classical, popular, gospel and jazz music. SPONSORED BY iil .............. Festival of Carols WITH THE TORONTO MENDELSSOHN CHOIR NOEL EDISON, CONDUCTOR Sun 7 Dec 2003 7:30 pm Roy Thomson Hall Share the warmth of the holiday season with family and friends in this delightful! tradition filled with Christmas music, sing-alongs and storytelling. SPONSORED BY MIDDLEFIELD GROUP A Chorus Christmas WITH THE TORONTO CHILDREN ' S CHORUS JEAN ASHWORTH BARTLE, FOUNDER / MUSIC DIRECTOR _........ Sat 20 Dec 2003 2:00 pm Roy Thomson Hall 2~~ Judy Loman harp True North Brass anniversary ""-.'.. Rejoice in 400 youthful voices lifted in joyous celebration featuring Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols and Canadian narratives recounting the very first Christmas morning.
