The second Canadian performance of Bach’s Markus Passion, BWV 247, as reconstructed by Robert Koolstra (2017). The Met Choir and Baroque Orchestra are joined by Evangelist Philippe Gagné, and Clarence Frazer as Jesus. Jonathan Oldengarm, direction and continuo. Pre-concert talk by Jonathan Oldengarm at 6:30 pm. Pre-concert organ recital at 7:00 pm. Tickets ($40 in-person; $17 online) are available at https://www.rcmusic.com/tickets/seats/335401
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Join us for "For the Love of Jazz", an evening of jazzy love songs, a perfect way to warm up for Valentine's Day. Loralee McGuirl is back again to sing torch songs and love songs from across the decades. She'll be playing with a wonderful jazz trio of bass, piano, and saxophone. Daniel will be on sax, and he's lined up two well-known Toronto musicians to bring some swing to the evening. Like last year, there will be a few tunes we'll all get to sing, and there will be some room to dance, if...
An afternoon of popular music from the classical and musical theatre genres, presented by world-class musicians Dr. Anton Yeretsky on Violin, and Robert Hennig on Piano and Organ. Hosted by Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. Etobicoke. Tickets $30 via Eventbrite.com or call 416-231-2263 X39. A great way to kick-off the Valentine season. Proceeds support the church ministries. Details at www.hvuc.ca
Beach United Church is excited to present the hit opera show everyone is talking about: Opera Revue. Tickets are pay-what-you-can and proceeds go towards supporting our musicians and our year-round community programs. Opera Revue began with the question “Why does opera get such a bad rap?”. Founder and lead Soprano, Danie Friesen, came up with several answers: It’s expensive. You have to dress up. It’s snobby. You can’t drink, except during intermission. You can’t talk. It’s snobby. You can’t...
Join celebrated jazz bassist Paul Novotny, guitarist David Occhipinti and pianist Amanda Tosoff for an afternoon of jazz originals and favourites at Beach United Church on Saturday, February 3rd at 4:30pm. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, and proceeds support our year-round community programs https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/60e642c7-78db-4aee-bbf5-289246abd9d6 - At age five, Paul Novotny found the piano-sound to be mesmerizing, then with piano lessons he began his journey into music. During...