November 2007 - Nr. 11
ORCHESTRA TORONTO celebrates
The Music And Dance Of Paris, France
Featuring Harpist C
écile Denis and A Pre-Concert Talk by Artist-In-Residence Catherine ManoukianToronto — On Sunday December 9, Orchestra Toronto will showcase Paris, France in an exciting orchestral concert, featuring
dancers from Opera Atelier and Cécile Denis on harp. Orchestra Toronto is combining music and dance to highlight its season’s theme, Dance Capitals of the World. The December 9 concert is the second concert of the season with further concerts planned to showcase Madrid, London and St. Petersburg with various dance companies at each concert."Having dancers on the stage as the musicians perform is adding a whole new dimension to our performances," says Orchestra Toronto’s music director Errol
Gay. "Not only is it a visual treat for the audience, but it also creates a synergy for the musicians that takes the concert to a whole new level."The concert program will feature pieces from Mozart, Boildieu, Wagner, Gluck and Saint-Saëns. The Opera Atelier dancers will perform to Gluck’s Ballet Suite #2.
A free pre-concert talk by Artist-in-Residence Catherine Manoukian will take place at 2:15 pm and the concert will begin at 3 pm.All Orchestra Toronto’s performances are held at the acoustically superb George Weston Recital Hall of the Toronto Centre for the Arts where it is a Company in Residence at 5040 Yonge Street. The Toronto Centre for the Arts is the only major theatre complex north of Bloor Street and is easily accessible by car, by public transportation and for wheelchairs. Several parking facilities are conveniently located around the Centre.
Orchestra Toronto is one of the best performing arts investments in the Greater Toronto Area. Subscription series tickets are still available through the Orchestra Toronto office (416.467.7142). Single tickets for adults ($35), seniors and students ($30), can be purchased through the Toronto Centre for the Arts box office or TicketMaster (416.872.1111 or ticketmaster.ca). Single tickets for children and youth up to 18, as well as Special Rate tickets ($22 each for groups of 10 or more) are available by calling the Orchestra Toronto office at 416.467.7142.
For more information visit www.orchestratoronto.ca.* * *
Orchestra Toronto is one of Canada’s premier community volunteer symphony orchestras dedicated to providing affordable family entertainment, music education and full repertoire in all its programs.
TD Canada Trust is the 2007-08 Season Presenter. The North York Mirror is the Print Media Sponsor. Other concert sponsors include RBC Investments, Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
, Tridel Enterprises and 5000 YONGE DENTAL. Continuing support of the Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Foundation is also gratefully acknowledged
