November 2007 - Nr. 11
DECEMBER LISTINGS 2007
TORONTO BLUES SOCIETY'S WOMEN'S BLUES REVUE
Saturday, December 1 at 8 PM
Massey Hall
$45 - $35.
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.masseyhall.comFrom its roots in the small clubs of Toronto, to the blow-out nights at Massey Hall, The Women's Blues Revue consistently delivers the most eclectic mix of the best female vocalists, musicians and special guests. Twenty-one years strong, don't miss this remarkable celebration of the blues! Featured performers are Dawn Tyler Watson, Roxanne Potvin, Shawne Jackson, Treasa Levasseur, Layla Zoe and Nikki Yanofsky.
Co-presented with Toronto Blues Society
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND:
A CREOLE CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 7 at 8 PM
Roy Thomson Hall
$59.50 - $29.50
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.roythomson.comExperience a home-style New Orleans Christmas, with that distinctive N'awlins sound: unique carols like Zat You Santa Claus?, old favourites and great holiday tunes. It's a flavourful gumbo that's sure to please!
"The best jazz band in the land." - San Francisco Chronicle
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FREE NOON HOUR CONCERT
AMADEUS CHAMBER SINGERS
Thursday, December 13 at 12 PM
Roy Thomson Hall
FREE
For more information, all 416 872 4255 or
www.roythomson.comRoy Thomson's magnificent Gabriel Kney pipe organ shares the spotlight with Canada's most celebrated organists and choirs. It's a delightful way to relax for one hour with great choral music and the King of Instruments. Lydia Adams conducts the Amadeus Chamber Singers with organist Shawn Grenke.
ST. MICHAEL'S CHOIR SCHOOL:
A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Friday, December 14 at 8 PM
Massey Hall
$36.50 - $22.50
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.masseyhall.comYou'll know its Christmas when the 250 cathedral choristers of St. Michael's Choir School fill the warm acoustics of Massey Hall with seasonal gems, from the serenity of Gregorian chant to the silkiness of "White Christmas". The Toronto Philharmonia adds to the festive sound of this year's celebration.
TORONTO CHILDREN'S CHORUS:
A CHORUS CHRISTMAS
with special guests Judy Loman, harp and
True North Brass
Saturday, December 15 at 2 PM
Roy Thomson Hall
$39.50 - $29.50
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.roythomson.comThey're celebrating 30 years of children, music and excellence, turning a page in their illustrious history with the newly appointed artistic director, internationally renowned conductor Elise Bradley. It's a don't-miss Christmas tradition - a moving seasonal classic!
Co-presented with the Toronto Children's Chorus
KIROV ORCHESTRA OF THE MARIINSKY THEATRE
Monday, December 17 at 8 PM
Roy Thomson Hall
$199.50 - $69.50
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.roythomson.comThe most electrifying maestro of our time, Valery Gergiev bring his internationally renowned Kirov Orchestra to Toronto for a dazzling return engagement. Russia's illustrious musical institution was founded in the 18th century by Peter the Great and today the Kirov Orchestra has entered a new period of artistic inspiration and unparalleled musical excellence. When Gergiev takes the podium, the passion is palpable.
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COLIN JAMES LITTLE BIG BAND CHRISTMAS
Thursday, December 20
Friday, December 21, both at 8 PM
Massey Hall
$59.50 - $39.50
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.masseyhall.comAmp up the season with guitar virtuoso and six-time Juno winner Colin James and the excellent Little Big Band. They're backed by an orchestra that really swings with all your favourite Christmas tunes.
CANADIAN BRASS CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 22 at 8 PM
Roy Thomson Hall
$59.50 - $29.50
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.roythomson.comThey're a tradition and a delight, for young and old, year after year. Join the Brass as they blow in the season with their virtuoso playing, classic favourites and fine new repertoire. With Juno and Gemini award-winning organist Eric Robertson.
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THE GOSPEL CHRISTMAS PROJECT
Saturday, December 22 at 8 PM
Massey Hall
$49.50 - $29.50
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.masseyhall.comInspired by the CBC television and radio specials, here's a stellar evening of sparkling arrangements of Christmas favourites hosted and conducted by CBC personality and bandleader Andrew Craig. The concert features the fabulous Faith Chorale, and vocal powerhouses Jackie Richardson, Alana Bridgewater, Kellylee Evans, and Chris Lowe.
TAFELMUSIK SING-ALONG MESSIAH
Sunday, December 23 at 2 PM
Massey Hall
$$29.50 Adults, $22 Students & Seniors
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.masseyhall.comThe Tafelmusik Chamber Choir & Baroque Orchestra performs under the direction of Ivars Taurins with soloists Gillian Keith, soprano; Matthew White, countertenor; Colin Balzer, tenor; and Peter Harvey, baritone. Let your voice ring out! Join 2700 enthusiastic choristers as "Maestro Handel" himself conducts his beloved Messiah. Great fun for the whole family!
Sponsored by Agincourt Autohaus
BRAVISSIMO! OPERA'S GREATEST HITS
Sunday, December 30 at 2:30 PM
Roy Thomson Hall
$155 - $75
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.roythomson.comFull Symphonic Orchestra with members of the COC Orchestra; Tulio Gagliardo, conductor (Italy); Diego d'Auria, tenor (Argentina)
Rossana Potenza, soprano (Italy); Joni Henson, soprano (Canada); Marc Hervieux, tenor (Canada);András Káldy, baritone (Hungarian State Opera); Elena Ermenco, alto (Kirov Opera). Celebrate Operas' greatest hits! Experience powerful performances by world-renowned
opera stars featuring orchestral overtures, duets and entire scenes from the world's most beloved operas such as La Traviata, La Bohčme, Il Trovatore and Madama Butterfly.Co-presented with Attila Glatz Concert Productions
THE CORONATION OF A KING
Monday, December 31 at 2 PM & 7 PM
Roy Thomson Hall
2 PM: $87.50 - $37.50
7 PM: $95 - $45
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.roythomson.comOn New Year's Eve 2006, The Champagne Symphony raised audiences at RTH to their feet with multiple standing ovations. Join clarinetist Bob DeAngelis and fifty of Canada's premiere jazz and classical musicians in this celebration of Benny Goodman's famous Carnegie Hall concert.
Presented by Bob DeAngelis Entertainment
MASSEY HALL'S 7TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA
Monday, December 31 at 8 PM
Massey Hall
$59.50 - $39.50
Call 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe.
www.masseyhall.comRing in the New Year with a side-splitting evening of comedy. Gerry Dee headlines, and Jessica Holmes hosts. Yuk-Yuk's Mark Breslin delivers the goods: the hottest comics and sketch artists in Toronto's best New Year party. Special bonus: you'll be on your bike and at your next party before the clock strikes twelve!
