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October 2019
Candide
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 Hrytzak – Maximilian The Elora Singers Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Grand Philharmonic Choir Mark Vuorinen, conductor Pre-concert talk at 6:30 by UW History professor Andrew Hunt – “Candide, Satire,…
November 2019
Winter Hymn
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!
December 2019
Messiah
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 very special. Mireille Asselin, soprano Maude Brunet, mezzo-soprano Asitha Tenekoon, tenor Samuel Chan, baritone Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Grand Philharmonic Choir Mark Vuorinen, conductor
March 2020
Membra Jesu Nostri
The young J. S. Bach walked 400 kilometres to visit composer Dieterich Buxtehude, and learn from him. When you experience the breathtaking, transparent beauty of these seven cantatas, performed with period instruments in the intimate setting of the church, you will understand why Bach was so devoted! Cardinal Consort of Viols Grand Philharmonic Chamber Singers Mark Vuorinen, conductor
April 2020
Brahms Requiem
Brahms’ deeply personal Ein Deutsches Requiem is by turns exquisitely tender and powerfully moving. Eriks Ešenvalds’ Passion and Resurrection tells the Passion story with rich, sonorous choral writing and a mosaic of sacred texts. Lesley Bouza, soprano Tyler Duncan, baritone Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Grand Philharmonic Choir Mark Vuorinen, conductor
May 2020
Choirs in Concert – Friday
A wonderful evening for all the family! All 200 singers in our own family of four choirs sing their hearts out for you, in an unforgettable night of music-making! Included will be the world premiere of the winning work in our 2020 Choral Works Composition Contest – this year, especially created for children’s choir.
Choirs in Concert – Saturday
A wonderful evening for all the family! All 200 singers in our own family of four choirs sing their hearts out for you, in an unforgettable night of music-making! Included will be the world premiere of the winning work in our 2020 Choral Works Composition Contest – this year, especially created for children’s choir.