Join us for a guided “sound walk” with the Grand Philharmonic Choir, in the beautiful unspoiled Columbia Forest in Waterloo on Sunday afternoon, September 27. Experience the sound of the choir and instrumentalists, combined with birds singing and wind rustling through the trees, as we celebrate the beauty of nature. This event involves a 45-minute...
A thrilling celebration of our beautiful planet! From the opening depiction of the chaos that existed before time, to the dramatic representation of the first light, the creation of all the animals, and the lovely duet between Adam and Eve, this concert will be a garden of musical delights! Claire de Sévigné, soprano Colin Ainsworth,...
At the heart of this concert is Caroline Shaw's work, To the Hands, and the passion cantata that inspired it, Dieterich Buxtehude's Ad Manus, from Membra Jesu Nostri. Blending ancient texts with contemporary reflections on refuge and compassion, Shaw's music invites us to consider the human need for shelter, dignity, and connection in a fractured...
From the iconic "Hallelujah" to intimate arias and profoundly stirring choruses, this seasonal favourite takes us on a timeless journey of hope and renewal. Handel's masterpiece is the best-loved choral work of all, and sits at the very heart of our repertoire. Mireille Asselin, soprano Krisztina Szabó, mezzo-soprano Lawrence Wiliford, tenor Giles Tomkins, baritone Kitchener-Waterloo...
From the passions of the Renaissance madrigal, to shimmering harmonies of today, this concert explores love and longing in all its beauty, desire, heartbreak and yearning. We will weave together expressive works by Thomas Morley and John Farmer, with luminous contemporary works by Eric Whitacre, Matti Hyökki, Elaine Hagenberg, and others. Join us for an...
Brahms' Requiem focuses on comforting the bereaved instead of judging the souls of the dead. With its deeply humanistic poetry and lush harmonies, it is seen by many as the most transcendent choral work of the Romantic period. This lovely work is perfectly paired with two sublime and devotional Bach motets: O Jesu Christ, meins...
