2007-2008 Concert Season




		2007-2008 Concert Season • 2007-2008 Classical Concert Series • 2007-2008 Master Classes • 2007-2008 Encore Children's Productions • 2007-2008 Media ads 2007-2008 Classical Concert Season Click to order tickets or subscribe to our entire season. Click to revisit our 2006-2007 Concert Season MADE IN CANADA 2006-2007 Marjorie Porter Memorial Concert Saturday, October 20, 2007, 7:30 pm Glenn Crombie Theatre, Fleming College, Lindsay Angela Park, Piano Judy Kang, Violin Sharon Wei, Viola Denise Djokic, Cello Winners of the 2006 CBC Galaxie Rising Stars Award, ‘Made In Canada’ is leading the next generation, in its exploration of the piano quartet literature. Click here for a registration form for the Master Class www.angelapark.com www.judykang.com www.denisedjokic.com RETURN TO TOP SINFONIA TORONTO Thursday, November 15, 2007, 7:30 pm Glenn Crombie Theatre, Fleming College, Lindsay Nurhan Arman, Music Director Anya Alexeyev, Piano “…A new arrangement for string orchestra by Sinfonia’s conductor Nurhan Arman, with Robert Silverman as soloist ...one seldom missed full orchestral colours in Arman’s arrangement.” – The Toronto Star “The audience gave the Sinfonia Toronto a standing ovation after its final selection, Dvorak’s Serenade.” – Barrie Examiner Proudly sponsored by Polito Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd. www.sinfoniatoronto.com RETURN TO TOP ANTON KUERTI, Piano Saturday, December 8, 2007, 7:30 pm Glenn Crombie Theatre, Fleming College, Lindsay A critic for the U.S. magazine Fanfare wrote simply that ‘Kuerti is the best pianist currently playing’. CD Review (London) called him ‘one of the truly great pianists of this century... stunningly played... poignantly beautiful ... a superb Schubert player’, while Classic CD (London) wrote that his was ‘some of the finest Schubert playing I’ve ever heard.’ www.jwentworth.com/pianists/anton_kuerti RETURN TO TOP VANCOUVER CHAMBER CHOIR Saturday, March 1, 2008, 7:30 pm Cambridge Street United Church, Lindsay Jon Washburn, Conductor “... When it comes to unearthly beauty and awe-inspiring power, they’re a pretty fine mortal approximation of how celestial singers should sound.” – North Shore News “Jon Washburn’s Choir remains at the forefront of Canadian vocal ensembles.” – The Toronto Star Proudly sponsored by Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate www.vancouverchamberchoir.com RETURN TO TOP SHAUNA ROLSTON, cello & HEATHER SCHMIDT, piano Saturday, April 12, 2008, 7:30 pm Glenn Crombie Theatre, Fleming College, Lindsay It’s not every day that you get to witness a classical music collaboration of this magnitude. With great chemistry, both musically and personally, Rolston and Schmidt are a charismatic and keenly talented Duo from Alberta. “She [Rolston] showed off her blazing technique during the many virtuosic solo passages.” – The Toronto Star “[Schmidt is] … a double-threat musician … a composer, but also a brilliant virtuoso pianist.” – The Calgary Herald Click here for a registration form for the Master Class www.shaunarolston.com www.heatherschmidt.com RETURN TO TOP THE GRYPHON TRIO Friday, May 2, 2008, 7:30 pm Glenn Crombie Theatre, Fleming College, Lindsay Jamie Parker, Piano Annalee Patipatanakoon, Violin Roman Borys, Cello “This is a piano trio that plays with strength and unanimity... big, bold, almost orchestral performances.” – The Los Angeles Times “Not only extra-ordinary instrumentalists but they have also mastered the art of ensemble playing” – Weser Kurier, Germany Click here for a registration form for the Master Class www.gryphontrio.com RETURN TO TOP 2007-2008 Master Classes For Master Class Information, call (705) 878-5625. All Master Classes and Community Events listed below held at Glenn Crombie Theatre, Fleming College, Lindsay, except the Vancouver Chamber Choir Choral Workshop which will be held at Cambridge Street United Church, as noted below. Piano & String Master Classes with members of ‘Made in Canada’ Saturday, October 20, 2007 Click here for a registration form Sinfonia Toronto Orchestral Outreach Youth Concert Thursday, November 15, 2007 Vancouver Chamber Choir Choral Workshop with Jon Washburn, Conductor Saturday, March 1, 2008, 2 - 4 pm Cambridge Street United Church, Lindsay Piano & String Master Classes with Shauna Rolston & Heather Schmidt Saturday, April 12, 2008, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Click here for a registration form for the Master Class Piano & String Master Classes with members of The Gryphon Trio Friday, May 2, 2008, 3:30 - 5:30 pm Click here for a registration form for the Master Class Master Class Information Who Can Perform for the Master Artists? Who Can Attend Master Classes? Level of Students Senior students (ARCT, RCM Grade 10 & 9 & equivalents) will be considered for performance in the Master Classes. Occasionally some Master Artists will accept Piano students at RCM or WCM Grade 8 and Grade 7 level. Strings (Violin, cello and viola), Woodwind, Voice & Brass students at senior RCM/WCM and Suzuki levels are eligible. Junior level students are encouraged to observe all and may register to perform in select master classes. Music students can be any age providing their performance abilities are at the required level. Students will be advised of placement in Master Classes by email to both student and music teachers. Time Allocated The number of sessions and the length of time per session depend solely on each Master Artist. Sessions are usually 2 hours giving an opportunity for four or five performers to play for the Master Artist. Each student receives approximately 20 to 30 minutes at the discretion of the Master Artist. A Question Period of 10 to 15 minutes is open for students and auditors to ask questions at end of Master Class. Repertoire Students should bring a single piece for presentation at the master class. Memorization of selection is encouraged. Please have the original score available for the Master Teacher. Advance notification of selected repertoire, and the student names and current level of study would be appreciated if at all possible. This information will be forwarded to the Master Teacher prior to the master class. Auditors Auditors are music students, music teachers, parents and the general public who wish to attend. How to Register to Perform in Master Classes 1. Download the appropriate Master Class PDF Application Form(s) (see above) 2. Please return Application Form(s) & cheque to: Lindsay Concert Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4S5 Please make cheques/ money orders payable to the Lindsay Concert Foundation. 3. Email Application Form(s) to info@lindsayconcertfoundation.com and mail a copy of the form and cheque to the address above. For registration information, please leave a message at 705-878-5625 RETURN TO TOP Encore Children’s Productions Encore Children’s Productions (formerly known as Specially For Youth) is operated by a volunteer committee dedicated to bringing quality live entertainment for the children of the City of Kawartha Lakes. No longer does one have to drive to Toronto to see quality live performances! Founded in 1984, Encore Children’s Productions is under the umbrella of the Lindsay Concert Foundation. EPC annually hosts 5 shows each season. The performances introduce children to many different performing arts formats – dance, music, and drama. EPC also provides opportunities for performances by talented Canadian Artists. For 2007-2008 Season line-up go to website: www.encore.2ya.com Family Subscription Tickets can be purchased for all 5 Great Shows for only $150.00 Tickets available at the Lindsay Public Library (in the Boys & Girls Department!) or Mail Order tickets at Encore Children's Productions Box 631, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 4W9 For further information contact Maia at 705-328-0279 RETURN TO TOP