Buy Tickets In October 1998, university student Matthew Shepard was targeted for his sexuality. He was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in a lonely field. Twenty years after that terrible event, we perform Craig Hella Johnson's bold and transcendent work, which incorporates a variety of musical styles and texts,...
Buy Tickets In October 1998, university student Matthew Shepard was targeted for his sexuality. He was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in a lonely field. Twenty years after that terrible event, we perform Craig Hella Johnson's bold and transcendent work, which incorporates a variety of musical styles and texts,...
Buy Tickets In December Grand Philharmonic Children's Choir Grand Philharmonic Youth Choir Saturday December 1st, 3:30pm First United Church, Waterloo
Buy Tickets Whether this is your very first Messiah, or whether you have heard it countless times, this is a very special experience. Every year, it is fresh and full of wonder, yet timeless and traditional. Just like the Christmas season itself. Messiah Meredith Hall - Soprano Andrea Hill - Mezzo-Soprano Charles Sy - Tenor...
Buy Tickets An evening of gorgeous music, written from the heart! Immerse yourself in Brahms' Nänie, Schicksalslied in new chamber instrumentation, and his well-loved Alto Rhapsody. Also, Eric Whitacre's Five Hebrew Love Songs, written for his wife; a beautiful setting of James Joyce's poem The Lover's Chant, by brilliant young Canadian composer Matthew Emery; and...
Buy Tickets English Renaissance choral music is a garden in full bloom! Experience the glorious polyphony of Tallis, Byrd and Sheppard. Then, compare with devotional contemporary works, including Emily Walker's exquisitely crafted, serene I Asked of God. At this concert, we will also present the world premiere of the winning work in our 2019 GPC...
Buy Tickets Join our Good Friday tradition of a master work by J.S. Bach. His St. Matthew Passion invites the listener to reflect on the perspectives of the different players in this beautiful and redemptive account. Bach St. Matthew Passion Isaiah Bell - Evangelist Daniel Okulitch - Christus Estelí Gomez - Soprano Allyson McHardy -...
Buy Tickets Philosophy meets broadway! Leonard Bernstein's delightful operetta offers biting wit, musical fireworks and unforgettable melodies. The Grammy- and Juno-nominated Elora Singers join the Grand Philharmonic Choir for this unforgettable performance. Chris Fischer - Candide Vania Chan - Cunegonde Paul Grambo - Pangloss Christina Stelmacovich - The Old Lady Jenn Krabbe - Paquette Richard...
Buy Tickets A selection of contemplative works as we welcome winter Imagine a child's excitement for a sleigh ride in Sarah Quartel's A Winter's Day. Experience the soaring lines of Ola Gjeilo's The Rose. Be transfixed by Caleb Burhan's Super flumina Babylonis, a captivating setting of Psalm 37. And so much more!
Buy Tickets Nothing is better at Christmastime than Handel's Messiah. From the first ringing notes of "Comfort Ye, My People," to the beautifully drawn Nativity story, to the thrilling "Hallelujah" chorus and beyond, this is the best-loved work we perform, year after year. Whether this is your first Messiah or your 50th, it will be...
