October 2007 - Nr. 10
NOVEMBER LISTINGS 2007
THE WHIRLING DERVISHES OF TURKEY
Friday, November 9, 2007 at 8 PM
Roy Thomson Hall
$59.50 - $39.50
416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe /
www.roythomsonhall.comExperience the exquisite spiritual ceremony — the Sema — featuring beautiful costumes, hypnotic live flutes, strings and percussion and the amazing sight of dervishes whirling in harmony with the universe. Celebrate the 800th anniversary of the great Muslim mystic and poet Rumi, the inspiration for this astonishing ritual.
CAETANO VELOSO
Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 8 PM.
Massey Hall
$69.50 - $49.50
416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe /
www.masseyhall.comCaetano Veloso makes music that is provocative, sophisticated and definitely beyond easy definition. He’s been called the "Bob Dylan of Brazil" — a national icon— and a master of his craft. He brings his soothing bossa-nova guitar stylings to each performance and makes every song he sings luminous and newly-discovered, shimmering with poetics and insight.
GABRIELA MONTERO
Friday, November 16 at 8 PM.
GLENN GOULD STUDIO, 250 Front Street.
$29.50
416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe /
www.roythomsonhall.comPresented by Roy Thomson Hall. Classically trained pianist Gabriela Montero has performed extensively in North and South America, Europe and Asia, both in recital and as a concerto soloist. Frequently, encores feature improvisations of classical repertoire based on themes suggested by the audience. It is this extraordinary ability to improvise, so rare in the classical world, which is fast becoming her trademark.
PAVLO
Saturday, November 17 at 8 PM.
Massey Hall
$59.50 - $39.50
416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe /
www.masseyhall.comGuitarist Pavlo delivers a performance with an exhilarating blend of Mediterranean, Flamenco, Latin and Greek influences. He’s backed by his ten-piece band, a troupe of belly dancers, and special guests.
Sponsored by the Greek National Tourism Organization.
SHAOLIN WARRIORS
Wednesday, November 21
Thursday, November 22, 2007, both at 8 PM.
Massey Hall
$59.50 - $39.50
416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe /
www.masseyhall.comThe Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu to stages the world over. They’re disciples of the Shaolin schools, renowned for their disciplined and deadly martial-arts prowess. A fully-choreographed theatrical production!
Co-presented with Jeff Parry Promotions.
YAMATO - DRUMMERS OF JAPAN
Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 8 PM.
Roy Thomson Hall
$69.50 - $49.50
416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe /
www.masseyhall.comYamato energizes traditional Japanese Taiko drumming with stunning displays of technical brilliance. They explore the power of dozens of drums, large and small, creating sounds — from the delicate tapping of falling rain to explosions of rhythmic thunder. An inspiring and intensely physical experience.
Sponsored by Lexus.
MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN
with pianist Roger Vignoles
Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 2 PM.
Roy Thomson Hall
$85.00 - $25.00
Canadian Measha Brueggergosman has emerged as one of the most magnificent artists and vibrant personalities of the day. With a sublime, radiant instrument, she is being hailed by some as the next Jessye Norman. Her Toronto recital is part of a North American tour and includes songs by includes Britten, Ned Rorem, Schoenberg, Poulenc, Bolcom, and Satie. The recital coincides with her Deutsche Grammophon recording debut, entitled Surprise.
MAZOWSZE POLISH DANCE
Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 4 PM & 7:30 PM.
Massey Hall
$69.75 - $39.75
Polish carols and dances especially for the Christmas Holiday Season! A kaleidoscopic display of dazzling movement, vibrant color and stunning beauty. Mazowsze embodies the spirit and soul of the Polish people. "There is nothing greater than Mazowsze!" - New York Times
Co-presented with Starvox Entertainment.
