January 2010 Concert Listings

 
Thurs. Jan 7, 2010 
12 – 1 p.m.
Artists of the COC Ensemble and Atelier lyrique de l'Opéra de Montréal

Collaborations
Singers from the young artist programs of the Canadian Opera Company and the Opéra de Montréal join forces in a program of operatic arias and ensembles from Dido and Aeneas, Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, The Abduction from the Seraglio, The Magic Flute, Le roi d'Ys, La Traviata, Romeo and Juliet, Le Cid, Lakmé and The Rape of Lucretia. Download a PDF of the program.

Tues. Jan 12, 2010 
12 – 1 p.m.
City Dance Corps

Latin Dance Fiesta
Under the direction of Tina and Estelle Nicolaidis, City Dance Corps presents a spicy mix of salsa, casino rueda, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, jazz and ballet, guaranteed to infuse a wintry Canadian day with a blast of Latin heat. Download a PDF of the program.

Wed. Jan 13, 2010 
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Don Thompson, piano/bass
Reg Schwager, guitar

One Take
Two of Canada’s jazz greats perform together in an unforgettable and unique hour of jazz. Don Thompson's elegantly nuanced, heartbeat bass and Reg Schwager's daringly concise guitar play like a single instrument on a series of haunting ballads, jazz standards, and original compositions. The duo's special bond is on display throughout this warm, spirited collection of beautifully performed examples of the improvisational art. Download a PDF of the program.

Thurs. Jan 14, 2010 
12 – 1 p.m.
Marie Bérard, violin
Carmen Flores, viola
Jean Desmarais, piano

Russian Chamber Music
COC concertmaster Marie Bérard and violist Carmen Flores team up with pianist Jean Desmarais in a presentation of two masterworks of the Russian chamber music repertoire: Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne and Shostakovich's Sonata for viola and piano. Download a PDF of the program.

Tues. Jan 19, 2010 
12 – 1 p.m.
Humber Studio Jazz Ensemble
Denny Christianson, director

Winter Heat
Humber’s sizzling flagship ensemble, loaded with talent, performs the most challenging and rewarding jazz repertoire, under the direction of legendary bandleader Denny Christianson. Download a PDF of the program.

Thurs. Jan 21, 2010 
12 – 1 p.m.
Younggun Kim, piano

Iberia II
Korean-Canadian pianist Younggun Kim performs the second book of Albéniz’ Iberia suite, taking us through Ronda, Almería and Triana, the famous Gypsy quarter of Seville. Download a PDF of the program.

Tues. Jan 26, 2010 
12 – 1 p.m.
GGS Wind Ensemble/
The Annex Quartet

Stravinsky and Villa-Lobos
The talented young artists of the Glenn Gould School perform Stravinsky’s dynamic Octet for wind instruments and the charming but rarely performed Quartet No. 4 by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Download a PDF of the program.

Thurs. Jan 28, 2010 
12 – 1 p.m.
Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio
Marie Bérard, violin
Steven Philcox and Christopher Mokrzewski, piano

Songs of Earth and Heaven
Artists of the Canadian Opera Company present two sublime and intensely lyrical early works by Messiaen celebrating his love for his wife “Mi” and their infant son, Pascal: the song cycle, Chants de terre et de ciel and the Theme and Variations for violin and piano. Download a PDF of the program.

Experience invigorating collaborations, from intimate ensembles to large chamber orchestras, with programs ranging from the early Baroque to cutting-edge new works.

Celebrate the expressive power of the human body in a vibrant series of works that range from poetic to edgy and intimate to explosive.

Be inspired by some of Toronto's jazz legends and discover the next generation of Canadian stars.

Be transported by brilliant young pianists as they explore a rich and varied repertoire, with special emphasis on composers from Spain and Latin America.

Revel in the glory of the human voice through art song, opera and choral music across the ages.

Rejoice in the richness of our cultural fabric with riveting rhythms and exotic harmonies from around the globe.