Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 3 pm
Kaffeemusik: Ockeghem - Medieval Polyphony
In 15th-century Belgium, Johannes Ockeghem began as a chorister, moving to Paris to compose at the French court. Among his a cappella masterpieces are his mass Missa Cuiusvis Toni and the 36-voice motet Deo Gratias - which, like Tallis's 40-voice Spem in Alium, we'll perform in the early music equivalent of Dolby surround sound.
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 8 pm
A Boy was Born in Bethlehem
Our Christmas concert juxtaposes an array of ancient carols and motets with modern songs and anthems. Such composers as Clemens non papa,
Lassus, Praetorius and Guerrero represent Renaissance music, while the contemporary arrangers and composers include Jan Sandström, Benjamin Britten and Canada's Mark Sirett. Come, listen and also sing along with favourite carols!
A reception with delicious Christmas fare follows the concert.
Opening Notes • 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8 pm
Gibbons: Canticles & Cries
Echoing cathedral music combines with raucous street cries in a fascinating variety of sounds. The Cries of London and Magnificat by Orlando Gibbons, Glenn Gould's favourite composer, illustrate our secular/sacred theme. With organ, lute and the viols of the Cardinal Consort, we will perform Renaissance canticles, anthems, madrigals and vendors' cries by Gibbons, Byrd and others.
Opening Notes • 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 3 pm
Charity Kaffeemusik: Bach Cantata, "Break your bread for the hungry"
To close, we return to the master who is a TCC mainstay: J.S. Bach.
His sacred cantata #39, Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot, features soprano, alto and bass soloists and the choir accompanies by winds, strings and organ. In the spirit of the cantat's reflections on the transofrmative power of charity, we encourage you to contribute to our food drive for the needy who live in our richly blessed city.
Afternoon Kaffeemusiks
A mix of expert and entertaining commentary from our Music Director with music sung by the choir. Coffee, tea and home baking follow.
Evening Concerts
Full-length performances with guest soloists and instrumentalists featuring rare choral masterpieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods – sacred or secular, always special.
Opening Notes
Pre-concert talks with musical demonstrations give insight into the music in our evening concerts.
Programmes and artists are subject to change without notice.
Special Performance:
Toronto Chamber Choir sings the Messiah
with the Ontario Philharmonic
Dec. 15 & 16 at Regent Theatre, Oshawa at 7:30 pm
Dec. 17 at Christ Church Deer Park, Toronto at 8:00 pm
For tickets (to this performance only) or more information, visit www.ontariophil.ca or call the Ontario Philharmonic at (416) 443-9737.
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The [choir] was in top form, the balance between its sections excellent, the technique secure and the tone lovely.
— The Globe and Mail