Minnelli & More Hit Toronto This Spring

A slew of entertainment is coming to Toronto's Massey Hall & Roy Thompson Hall in March and April of 2009.

Cecilia Bartoli, MEZZO-SOPRANO WITH ORCHESTRA LA SCINTILLA OF ZÜRICH OPERA

Sunday, March 1 at 2 PM & 7 PM / Roy Thomson Hall / $195-$75

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.roythomson.com

The Orchestra La Scintilla of Zürich Opera, lead by concertmaster Ava Pesch, accompanies the extraordinary mezzo Cecilia Bartoli in concert. These performances celebrate The Life and roles of 19th century opera diva Maria Malibran (1808-1836), a superstar of her era and muse for such composers as Rossini and Donizetti. Each time we see her we are reminded of the pure joie de vivre she brings to her performances, and why The New York Times calls her "...an authentic and rarely found phenomenon."

2 PM concert sponsored by RBC.

Liza Minnelli - concert date change

Note: this concert was scheduled for March 2 and has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at 8 PM, at Roy Thomson Hall. $189.50 - $59.50. All tickets purchased for the March 2 performance at Roy Thomson Hall will be honoured at the rescheduled date on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

Nicole Cabell, SOPRANO

Spencer Myer, piano

Sunday, March 8 at 2 PM / Roy Thomson Hall / $65 - $25

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.roythomson.com

The career trajectory of this gifted soprano can only be described as meteoric. Since winning the BBC Singer of the World Competition in Cardiff in 2005, she is on the fast track to becoming opera's next superstar. Last season she wowed audiences at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden, and she recently debuted this past December at New York's Metropolitan Opera. In her Roy Thomson Hall debut, she will perform works by Orbadors, Bernstein, and spirituals.

Sponsored by Lexus.

CHRISTOPHER O'RILEY, PIANO

Wednesday, March 11 at 8 PM / GLENN GOULD STUDIO / $39.50

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.roythomson.com

From his groundbreaking transcriptions of Radiohead to his unforgettable interpretations of classic and new repertoire, pianist Christopher O'Riley has redefined the possibilities of classical music. This evening's program features the work of Radiohead, Nick Drake and Elliott Smith.

Sponsored by XM Satellite Radio at Glenn Gould Studio.

COLIN LINDEN

Saturday, March 14, 2009 / GLENN GOULD STUDIO / $39.50

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.roythomson.com

This concert marks a CD Release for the new album "From The Water." A Grammy-nominated, singer/songwriter/guitarist and producer, Colin Linden is one of this country's national treasures, who spent most of 2008 touring the world as guitarist for Emmylou Harris. He has performed with and produced some of the best in the business, including Colin James, Bruce Cockburn, Keb Mo, Lucinda Williams and continues to somehow find the time to still have a very prolific solo career.

Art Garfunkel

Saturday, March 14 at 8 PM / RTH / $89.50 - $39.50

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.roythomson.com

His signature vocal-a stunning countertenor, both clear and resonant-is instantly recognizable. One half of the iconic pop duo Simon & Garfunkel, his acting, songwriting, and sensitive interpretation of the American songbook, folk and rock & roll standards confirm his status: American icon.

THE CHIEFTAINS ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Tuesday, March 17 at 8 PM / RTH / $69.50 - $49.50

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.roythomson.com

The Chieftains inspired the worldwide love affair with Celtic music over forty years ago and are just as popular today. This evening, celebrate St. Paddy's and the Scottish-Irish connection with a trio of renownEd Scottish musicians Alyth McCormack, Brian Mcalpine, and Jonny Hardie.

Presented by rbi productions.

THE SILK ROAD ENSEMBLE WITH YO-YO MA

Thursday, March 19 at 8 PM / RTH

Friday, March 20 at 8 PM / RTH

$149.50-$49.50 / 416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.roythomson.com

Under the leadership of beloved cellist Yo-Yo Ma, The Silk Road Project has been a catalyst for a new kind of conversation, opening avenues of inter-cultural communication and collaborative thinking. Since its inception ten years ago, the Silk Road Ensemble has traveled the globe, reaching new audiences, educating young and old. These concerts feature traditional works of the countries along the Silk Road and newly commissioned works from both established and emerging composers.

Presented in association with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

March 19 is sponsored by ENBRIDGE; March 20 is sponsored by LEXUS.

MAVIS STAPLES WITH SPECIAL GUEST James Hunter

Saturday, March 21 at 8 PM / MH / $69.50 - $49.50

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.masseyhall.com

Mavis Staples blazes a rhythm & blues trail, without relinquishing her gospel roots. She's a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, and her remarkable gifts inspire, heal and uplift. Grammy Award nominated James Hunter gets it all rolling with infectious vocal and guitar performances, clever songwriting and a skin-tight band.

RTH: 60 Simcoe Street (corner of King Street & Simcoe Street)

MH: 178 Victoria Street (corner of Shuter Street, just east of Yonge Street)

GGS: 250 Front Street West (at John Street)

 

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

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