Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana is one of the most electrifying and recognizable masterworks in the classical canon. Composed in the 1930s, this "scenic cantata" is based on a collection of 24 medieval poems found in a Benedictine monastery, written by wandering monks and scholars. The lyrics, ranging from Latin to Middle High German, diverge sharply […]
Storm & Sea: Turbulence & Tranquillity Internationally acclaimed concert pianist, New Classical FM radio broadcaster and CMF Artistic Director, Daniel Vnukowski brings a program of striking contrasts, exploring the forces of unrest and stillness at the heart of great music. Beethoven’s Tempest Sonata anchors the evening with its dramatic intensity, followed by a virtuosic solo […]
Classy klezmer- chamber music and jazz infused with schmaltz A uniquely virtuosic and entertaining chamber ensemble performing original music inspired by Klezmer, Yiddish Swing, Jazz and Classical music. This groundbreaking ensemble features the extraordinary talents of Eric Abramovitz, the principal clarinetist of the Toronto Symphony and the Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and arranger, Drew Jurecka, virtuosic violinist/vocalist/composer, […]
Songs of the MayflowerFeaturing a beautiful collection of folk songs collected by Helen Creighton, considered Canada's First Lady of Folklore, whose collection amassed over 4,000 songs across Maritimes Canada. Hear music from the oral and written traditions that were present in Canada in the 17th and early 18th centuries, for a musical snapshot of the […]
This program features youth in many forms. Beginning with one of Joseph Haydn’s earlier quartets (he wrote 68!), it is full of the invention and humour that string players love and trust – no wonder he has garnered the nickname “Papa Joe”. Immediately after Haydn, a work by the young Canadian composer Jared Miller entitled […]
Program Dmitry Bortnyansky (1751 - 1825) Concert n° 6 "Glory to God in the highest heavens"Mykola Lysenko (1842 - 1912) Bozhe Velykyj Mykhailo Verbytsky (1815 - 1870) Otche NashMykola Leontovych (1877 - 1921) Ukrainian Folk Songs arranged for mixed choirKyrilo Stetsenko (1882 - 1922) A DreamIhor Shamo (1925 - 1982) Kupalska II from the folk opera […]
Louise Pitre is Canada's most acclaimed musical theatre star. In Encore! she sings selections from shows that have captivated audiences in Toronto, New York, Montreal and Paris. Featured are songs from Mamma Mia, Les Misérables, Gypsy, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel among others. Louise will be joined by Nathan Carroll, one of the brightest young […]
Program: The Juno Award-winning Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) brings Canadian gospel music to the Collingwood Music Festival. Capping off their 37th season, TMC’s energetic presentations always include both traditional and contemporary gospel music styles such as power ballads, exciting a cappella anthems and Caribbean grooves. While TMC often includes music by gospel greats such as […]