2015 Summer Concert Series Schedule

We launch our 36th season with Handel’s superb oratorio Solomon. Hailed as one of the composer’s most musically splendid works, Solomon features lush choruses and vivid orchestration, highlighted by the famous sinfonia The Arrival of the Queen Of Sheba. The Elora Festival Singers, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the Festival Orchestra and our featured soloists join forces to fill the Gambrel Barn to the rafters with glorious sound. And be sure to stay for the fireworks and festive buffet afterward!

Pre-concert talk at 6:45 | Performance at 7:30

$60 + HST | Preferred Seating: $75 + HST

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

Based on the first Opera ever written, Monteverdi’s Orfeo, Orphea and the Golden Harp traces the adventures of Orphea as she journeys into the underworld to reunite her Grandfather with his magic harp. Written as a two hander for Baritone and Soprano with piano accompaniment, we follow Orphea as she meets famous Operatic characters who were cast into Hell. Combining Operatic excerpts of the works of Monteverdi, Mozart, Gounod, Offenbach and Rossini this Introduction to Opera for young people has charmed audiences from Palais Montcalm(Quebec City) to Place Des Arts (Montreal), the National Arts Centre (Ottawa), Toronto’s Luminato Festival and the Toronto Music Garden.

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

The world-renowned a cappella and dance group from Zimbabwe is back! For 30 years this energetic performance group has brought audiences to their feet with vibrant harmonies and sinuous dance moves drawn from Zulu traditions. Be prepared to join in on the ‘Wimba Ways’ during their unforgettable rendition of The Lion Sleeps Tonight.

$45 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

Featuring the best in jazz, blues and roots music under the stars, we kick off our Starlight Series with Mike Janzen and his award-winning trio. Come and see why Wholenote magazine claims that Mr. Janzen’s music is “enthralling; woven with wit, inventiveness and sheer exuberance.”

$25 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Overtime: Elora Festival 2015 – Starlight Series Jazz Roots & Blues by Folk Roots Radio on Mixcloud

Join us for an afternoon of the rich drama and exhilaration that is Vivaldi’s choral and chamber music. This program features the Elora Festival Singers with a modest chamber ensemble performing the Venetian Baroque master’s Gloria, Magnificat, and Oboe Concerto in C Major.

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

SOLD OUT

One of the first winners of our ‘You Heard Them Here First’ competition, Stewart Goodyear has gone on to become a celebrated pianist on concert stages around the world. The Los Angeles Times hails him as a “phenomenon” and the San Francisco Chronicle calls him “breathtaking.” Here he will present a program celebrating the centenary of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin.

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

Broadcaster Rick Phillips leads an engaging exploration into Bach’s B Minor Mass with Noel Edison of the Elora Festival Singers, Christopher Jackson of Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal, and members of the UK ensemble VOCES8. Continue the discussion afterward over fine food and drink at the Cork Restaurant.

$60 + HST

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

If you loved The Tenors last year, you won’t want to miss Canada’s newest tenor sensation Mark Masri this year! With his sizzling looks and soulful voice Mark has thrilled TV audiences while his hits have rocketed up the Billboard Radio charts. But there’s nothing quite like seeing him live at the Elora Festival. And, yes, you will hear him sing ‘Time To Say Goodbye’ like nobody else!

$45 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

One of the most versatile and best-loved vocal ensembles in the world today, this English octet has been hailed by Gramophone magazine as “impeccable in its quality of tone and balance.” With a repertoire that ranges from madrigals to opera, and from Purcell to Peggy Lee, it is no wonder that their award-winning albums sail straight to the top of the classical charts.

$40 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

Everyone’s favourite scallywags are back for more pirate adventures in this Elora Festival Kids Camp production. A big storm is brewing… Will the King of the High ‘C’s save the day?

Adults: $12 | Children: $6

Tickets only available at the door.

Completed in the last year of Bach’s life, the B-Minor Mass has been described as a synthesis of everything that this great composer gave to music. Here Noel Edison and the Elora Festival Singers will be joined by the singers of VOCES8 and Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal in a moving performance of what has been called “the greatest musical work of all times and of all people.”

Pre-Concert Talk at 6:45 | Performance at 7:30 pm

$45 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

After two sold-out shows in 2014, historian Hugh Brewster is back with an all-new multi-media extravaganza – this time in tribute to the Canadians who served in World War II. Shaw Festival actors, singers, archival footage and period music recreate Canada’s war experience, marking the 70th anniversary of victory in Europe.

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

After two sold-out shows in 2014, historian Hugh Brewster is back with an all-new multi-media extravaganza – this time in tribute to the Canadians who served in World War II. Shaw Festival actors, singers, archival footage and period music recreate Canada’s war experience, marking the 70th anniversary of victory in Europe.

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

Doug and Jennifer Leahy and their talented children bring their high-energy, infectious Celtic-based song and dance to Elora. Come and see these young Leahys in action on the cello, accordion, piano and fiddle in this family-friendly show!

$45 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20
Family Pass (two adults, two children): 90+HST
To purchase the Family Pass please call the Box Office 519-846-0331

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

Frog & Henry is a two-man band playing traditional and original music on up to a dozen or more instruments. Their unique sound is rooted in the jazz, country blues, and jugband music of the 1920s and ‘30s. Come and hear why Obscure Sound magazine calls frontman Ryan Baer “the next prolific folk artist to go down in musical history among company such as Bob Dylan, Richie Havens and Woody Guthrie.”

$25 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Overtime: Elora Festival 2015 – Starlight Series Jazz Roots & Blues by Folk Roots Radio on Mixcloud

David Jalbert thrilled Elora audiences four years ago with his remarkable performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. After hearing him play recently, the acclaimed composer, John Corigliano proclaimed him “a young master.” Classical critics agree that Jalbert has an unmatched finesse, sensitivity and mature artistry when it comes to virtuosic piano playing. The Elora Festival is thrilled to host this international prize winner performing his Soirée Parisienne recital of works by Satie, Poulenc and Stravinsky.

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

One of Canada’s pioneering early music vocal ensembles, ‘the Studio’ has delighted audiences for years with what reviewers have called the “hypnotic beauty” of their singing and their “rich-textured vibrant sound.” Under conductor Andrew McAnerey and artistic director, Christopher Jackson, this 12-member choir will delight Elora audiences with engaging interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque vocal repertoire.

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Ontario’s major classical music festivals with a panel of artistic directors: Atis Bankas of Music Niagara, James Campbell of Festival of the Sound, and Noel Edison of the Elora Festival. Afterward, join the panelists for casual fine dining at Elora’s Cork Restaurant

$60 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

Prize-winning British organist, David Baskeyfield, brings his highly-acclaimed rhythmic verve and virtuosity to the Elora Festival for an extraordinary performance of works by Bach, Mozart, Franck and Saint-Saëns, among others. “This 31 year old Englishman plays with clarity and rhythmic verve.” —Montreal Gazette

$30 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

The sheer beauty of works by John Tavener and Arvo Pärt has attracted even those who might not otherwise enjoy modern music. Here the Elora Festival Singers perform works by these two composers along with compositions by the English neo-Romanic Patrick Hawes and the Canadian post-modernist Jocelyn Morlock. What unites these choral mystics is a sense of the sacred.

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

With repertoire ranging from sweetly lyrical works, to no-holds-barred, high-energy percussive show pieces, TorQ Percussion Quartet’s goal is to share the amazing variety and vitality of percussion music. This program showcases numerous musical styles, intricate beats, and, of course, TorQ’s signature blend of dynamism and wit!

$40 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

Supposing Handel and Vivaldi passed each other like ships in the night during Handel’s five-year sojourn in Italy? The Nota Bene Baroque Players have teamed up with INNERchamber and internationally renowned early music specialist, soprano Anges Zsigovics, to explore this fantasy meeting. Ships in the Night is a showcase of the motets, operas and instrumental music composed by these two giants of Baroque music.

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

Canada’s leading singer of gospel, jazz and blues brings her trio to Elora for an extraordinary performance! Jackie Richardson, along with the award-winning pianist Joe Sealy, and bassist Paul Novotny, are joined by the Elora Festival Singers in a stunning program you won’t want to miss! Jackie and her trio performed in Elora last fall in a sold-out show, so order tickets while you can!

$40 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.

When he’s not composing works for The Elora Festival Singers, Montreal Symphony Orchestra or The Verdi String Quartet, Glenn Buhr is bringing the house down with his Button Factory Band. This four-piece group is an energetic blend of vintage blues, jazz, country, roots music and art-rock. Come and find out why the Globe and Mail calls Glenn “The Jackhammer!”

$25 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Overtime: Elora Festival 2015 – Starlight Series Jazz Roots & Blues by Folk Roots Radio on Mixcloud

No, it’s not Christmas in July! Here we put a unique seasonal spin on this Xmas tradition, bringing you readings, anthems and carols for summer. If you enjoyed Nine Lessons and Carols for Harvest presented by the Elora Festival Singers in the fall of last year, then you will love this! And rumour has it that the artistic director has some very special guests up his sleeve…

$35 + HST | eyeGo: $5 | uGO: $20

Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2015.