The award-winning Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, under the artistic direction of Dr. Mark Sirett, present a vivacious season of choral events. The eight choirs will join wonderful guest artists in five concerts of superb repertoire and inspired singing.
2009-10 CONCERT SEASON LIVING COLOURS OF SONG
All concerts are held at Sydenham Street United Church - 82 Sydenham Street in downtown Kingston - at 7:30 pm (unless indicated otherwise). The Cantabile Choirs are grateful for funding received from the City of Kingston Arts Fund and the Ontario Arts Council.
November 7, 2009
First Nations, Aboriginal, Aztec, Inuit and Maori... this colourful opening of the season pays tribute to the unique array of sounds inspired by ancient cultures of the world. Enhancing this rare musical event with Inuit throat-singing, drumming and dancing will be the performing duo, Nukariik.
All choirs except the Training Choir perform.
GREEN GROWS THE HOLLY
Friday, December 18 2009, 7:30
Saturday, December 19, 2009, 2:00
Saturday, December 19, 2009, 7:30
Sprigs of bright green holly, vivid red berries and soft candleglow... the magic of the holiday season is captured in this joyful celebration of traditional carols combined with favourite holiday and winter songs. This year, in response to public demand, Cantabile offers a matinee performance.
All choirs perform the matinee. All choirs except the Training Choir perform the evening concerts.
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WHITE WAVES ON THE WATER
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 7:30
Bob Chilcott, conductor-in-residence
Sparkling melodies and shimmering harmonies... world-renowned British composer, conductor and founding member of The King’s Singers, Bob Chilcott returns by popular demand as conductor-in-residence in a vibrant concert of classical and contemporary works. The evening will feature two world premieres: “This Day”, a musical portrait of sunset on a northern lake by Ontario composer Leonard Enns, and a work by Bob Chilcott commissioned by Cantabile especially for this occasion.
All choirs except the Children’s and Training Choirs perform.
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LIKE A RED, RED ROSE
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Ottawa Regional Youth Choir, guest choir
Kevin Reeves, director
Bright primary colours come to life in the exhilarating voices of our youth… the children and teens of Cantabile welcome back to Kingston the celebrated Ottawa Regional Youth Choir under the direction of their recently appointed director, Kevin Reeves. Adding to the thrilling mosaic of sound will be the combined voices of Cantabile Youth Singers and their Ottawa friends in a major classical work.
All choirs except the Men’s and Women’s Choruses perform.
Saturday, May 29, 7:30
With guest artists the Greg Runions Trio
Misty, water-coloured memories... the season finale salutes the golden age of popular song with music by Ellington, Mancini, Simon & Garfunkel, Lightfoot, and Lennon & McCartney. Joining this musical journey through the 1940s, 50s, 60s and beyond will be Kingston’s favourite jazz combo, the Greg Runions Trio.
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