We Bring Classical Music to Life!

This summer, our fundraising concert performer will be Pavlo and his Mediterranean guitar music! Over the span of his 20-year career, Pavlo, an internationally renowned, award-winning recording artist, performer and songwriter, has released 11 albums of his own music, plus two collaborative projects, including the 2015 Guitarradas with Remigio Pereira, and the 2009 Trifecta with fellow guitar masters Rik Emmett and Oscar Lopez. This will be an exciting and very moving concert, not to be missed!

(This Christmas concert is not included in our 2018/2019 subscription series and is a rescheduled event from April 2018)

Metropolitan Silver Band. Founded in 1931, this lively band plays only brass and percussion instruments. Their repertoire includes classics, marches, selections from the great musicals, religious works, pop, and contemporary pieces.

September 30, 2018, 2:00 p.m.

The Blazing Fiddles are a foot stomping, bow hair shredding, high energy fiddle group, consisting of two violins, piano, and upright bass. They have been performing on the Grand River near Caledonia for close to 20 years, delighting audiences from all over the world. The Blazing Fiddles perform a wide variety of music, from fiery classical numbers, to jazz and showtune classics, and of course fiddle music from Canada, Ireland, Scotland and America. Come and enjoy the music, if you can stand the heat!

November 9, 2018, 7:00 p.m.

Ensemble Vivant, “Canada’s Chamber Music Treasure” (Toronto Star), receives accolades internationally and is a favourite wherever the group performs. Since its inception over 25 years ago, Ensemble Vivant has been a pioneer in the piano chamber music world, championing exciting, innovative programming ranging from classical to Latin and other jazz styles. Ensemble Vivant’s 12 recordings are heard on radio around the world. Led by pianist/artistic director Catherine Wilson, Ensemble Vivant is also known for its depth of artistry, passionate, virtuosic interpretations and engaging stage presence.

April 26, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

Henderson-Kolk Duo have established themselves as one of North America's premier classical guitar duos. Drew Henderson and Michael Kolk met at the University of Toronto. They quickly cultivated a musical chemistry that has resulted in a dynamic and exciting performance style. As soloists they have combined for nine international competition prizes. As a duo they have performed throughout Canada and the United States and made their international debut at the Mediterranean Guitar Festival in Cervo, Italy in 2006. In 2011 they performed and adjudicated at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America convention in Columbus Georgia. Much of the duo's energy has been directed towards arranging music for two guitars.” Bradford Werner of This Classical Guitar.com says they are “...one of the most spectacular classical guitar duos performing today."

May 25, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

Under the artistic direction of Greg Rainville, the Canadian Men's Chorus, is a highly accomplished men’s chamber choir, performing from the classical repertoire and other genres. The Canadian Men's Chorus is noted for its beautiful sound, exciting and varied performances and the ability to take audiences on an emotional journey.  They present high calibre, professional performances of classical repertoire, traditional and contemporary, with a focus on music that reflects Canadian culture and on creating new Canadian music.