September 2011 Concert Listings

Tues. September 20, 2011 
12 – 1 p.m.
Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio

Meet the Young Artists
The young artists of the 2011/2012 Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio introduce themselves by singing their favourite arias. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear the most exciting rising stars from across the country in a program of operatic gems.

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Thurs. September 22, 2011
12 – 1 p.m.
Pavlo

Mediterranean Journey
Join multiple Juno-nominated world music artist Pavlo on a sun-drenched journey through Spain, Greece and the Middle East. Be the first to hear the intoxicating music from his hot-off-the press ninth album featuring his unique blend of guitar, bouzouki, and Latin and Middle Eastern percussion.

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Tues. September 27, 2011 
12 – 1 p.m.
Artists of the COC Orchestra

Tribute to Richard Bradshaw
Artists of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra take centre stage in a new series of chamber concerts under the direction of the company’s music director, Johannes Debus. This inaugural concert pays tribute to Maestro Debus’s predecessor and former COC General Director, the late Richard Bradshaw. The program features chamber works by some of Bradshaw’s favourite operatic composers: Debussy’s Syrinx for solo flute (featuring COC principal flutist Douglas Stewart), Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet (featuring newly appointed principal clarinetist James Shields), and Puccini’s elegy for string quartet, Crisantemi (featuring COC concertmaster Marie Bérard with Sandra Baron, Francis Kefford and Bryan Epperson).

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Thurs. September 29, 2011
12 – 1 p.m.
Nagata Shachu

The Heartbeat of Japan
From the exhilarating assault of an arsenal of taiko drums to the mesmerizing melodies of bamboo flutes and traditional Japanese stringed instruments, internationally acclaimed taiko ensemble Nagata Shachu presents an unforgettable hour of heart-pounding and evocative music that masterfully combines unbounded spirit and passion with the highest levels of musicianship and discipline.

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