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The award-winning Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, under the artistic direction of Dr. Mark Sirett, present a vivacious season of choral events. The seven choirs will join wonderful guest artists in five concerts of superb repertoire and inspired singing.
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November 6, 2010, 7:30 pm. Cantabile’s launches its season with a fascinating musical journey along the celebrated ‘Silk Road’—an enchanting passage that will feature many musical surprises from the classical traditions of Eastern Europe to the exotic sounds of the Far East. Guest artist, Lakshmi Ranganathan, India’s ‘Queen of the Veena’ will join the choirs. The evening includes the premiere of a new work by Juno award-winner, Marjan Mozetich. Choirs to perform: Children, Men, Women, Young Women and Young Men. |
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The award-winning London Pro Musica under the direction of Ken Fleet joins the Cantabile Women’s Chorus and Men’s Choir in a trans-Atlantic cruise across ‘the pond.’ Celebrated music from England and America including Stanford, Vaughan Williams, Whitacre and Copland—sung in the inspiring setting of St. George’s Cathedral. Choirs to perform: Men and Women Choruses, and London Pro Musica. |
‘Are we there yet?’ You won’t hear anyone utter those words during this cheery excursion for the young--and the young at heart. Guest conductor Doreen Rao, one of the world’s most celebrated specialists in young voices, leads the choirs in a concert of charming repertoire. Choirs to perform: Training, Children, Young Women and Young Men.
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Tea for the voyage The Tall Ships sail into port with a cargo of musical delights from our French and British ancestors. Helping the choirs revel in the vibrant music of Canada’s earliest immigrants will be the captivating sounds of the hurdy-gurdy, accordion and cello of the Swamp Ward Orchestra. Folk music from the Old World to the New’ Choirs to perform: Men, Women, Young Women and Young Men. |