October 2008 - Nr. 10
OCTOBER LISTINGS 2008
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ZUCCHERO ALL THE BEST TOURThursday, October 2, 2008 at 8 PM Italian blues superstar Zucchero returns
to Massey Hall with his raucous mixture of soul and rhythm-and-blues
and an offering of his very best hits. Many music lovers count themselves
as fans, along with Miles Davis, Bono, Pavarotti, John Lee Hooker,
and Eric Clapton to name a few.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALISFriday, October 10, 2008 at
8 PM The extraordinary Jazz at Lincoln Center
Orchestra is firmly established as one of the best and hardest-swinging
groups in jazz today. Fifteen of the world’s finest jazz soloists
and ensemble players are led by meganova trumpeter and artistic
director Wynton Marsalis, performing newly commissioned works and
honouring the jazz traditions of legends past.
ISABEL BAYRAKDARIAN, SOPRANOManitoba Chamber Orchestra Inspired by her first trip to her ancestral home of Armenia, Isabel Bayrakdarian celebrates the music of Gomidas Vartabed (1869-1935), Armenia’s national composer. The program also features music by Bartók, Ravel and Skalkottas.
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZOMonday, October 20, 2008 at
8 PM They were catapulted to international fame in 1986 collaborating on the album and international tour of Paul Simon’s seminal work, Graceland. Today, led by Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith interprets the a cappella vocal traditions of South Africa with deep bass voices blending in lush harmonies, with synchronized dance moves and the head-high kicks that are the Zulu tradition.
RON SEXSMITHThursday, Oct 23, 2008 at 8
PM With his latest album, Exit Strategy
of the Soul, Sexsmith brings a provocative new approach to his
expansive aesthetic. Informed, but not entrapped, by soul and gospel
music, backed by Cuban horns and his compelling piano playing, Sexsmith
achieves an otherworldly dimension while maintaining breathtaking
intimacy.
MILTON NASCIMENTO & THE JOBIM TRIOFriday, October 24, 2008 at
8 PM Milton Nascimento's timeless tunes and unforgettable voice are loved by millions worldwide. This Brazilian icon and the Jobim Trio—with Paulo and Daniel Jobim (son and grandson of the great Antonio Carlos Jobim) and Paulo Braga—combine forces to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bossa nova.
MOLLY JOHNSONSaturday, October 25, 2008 at
8 PM Canada's most sublime voice returns to the roots of jazz with an all new record of standards due out this fall. Recently named an Officer of the Order of Canada, Molly embodies all the qualities of the quintessential jazz vocalist - inimitable style, grace and charisma.
19TH ANNUAL MASSED MILITARY BAND SPECTACULARSunday, October 26, 2008 at
2 PM Tunes of Glory! The massed military bands, pipes and drums pay tribute to the best Military Music in Canada. This spectacular features a sing-a-long of favourite tunes. Lobby displays begin at 12:30 PM. Co-presented with Royal Canadian Military
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