Concerts History
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
Paul McCartney’s
Ecce Cor Meum [ Behold My Heart ]
Experience an international sensation.
Triumphant cross-over choral work by the former Beatle for the first time in Calgary.
Described by Paul McCartney as a piece about truth, love, honesty and kindness, Ecce Cor Meum is profoundly moving and melodic. A musical evening to be shared with those you cherish most.
Featuring:
Michelle Todd, Soprano
Cantaré Childrens Choir
The Festival Orchestra
Jack Singer Concert Hall, EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts
Under the direction of Mel Kirby
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
Love’s Old Sweet Song
Delight in an evening of folk and choral gems from the British Isles.
Bagpipes and harp join in beloved Irish, Scottish and English tunes Come to the Fair, Country Gardens, Londonderry Air – for a nostalgic return to a bygone age.
Featuring:
musician, role
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
Under the direction of Mel Kirby
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Ring & Resound
Fill your he art with the spirit and JOY of the Holiday Season!
Celebrating the majesty of the season with The Foothills Brass and organist Colleen Athparia.
Treat your loved ones to an evening of stirring Baroque chorales, your favorite carols, and our ever popular audience sing-along. Surprises Guaranteed!
Featuring:
The Foothills Brass
Colleen Athparia, organist
Knox United Church
Under the direction of Mel Kirby
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Friday, April 2, 2010
Mozart Requiem
Liturgical music at the supreme heights of musical genius.
A new version including additional recently unearthed music from the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart archives.
Plus: Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Richly romantic anthems affirming eternal triumph.
Featuring:
Isabelle Leclerc, Soprano
Vivien Shotwell, Mezzo-soprano
Isaiah Bell, Tenor
Matthew Cassils, Baritone
Brent Calis, Baritone
The Festival Orchestra
Jack Singer Concert Hall (EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts)
Under the direction of Mel Kirby
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Gotta Swing! Gotta Sing!
Chorus and the swinging sounds of a jazz trio in an intimate setting!
Malcolm Edwards, Guest Conductor
Derek Stoll, Piano – Greg Baker, Drums – John Hyde, Bass
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
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