Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall Announce 2017 Holiday Lineups

Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall presents the 2017 holiday performance guide. A variety of seasonal events designed to celebrate another fantastic year of music and culture at two of Canada's premiere concert halls.

If you are searching for that perfect holiday gift for someone special or just looking for a fantastic local event to welcome in the New Year, visit MasseyHall.com/Holidays for a complete listing of all holiday events at Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall.

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Highlights include:

DECEMBER

Toronto Children's Chorus: The Fire Within
Saturday, December 16, 2pm
Roy Thomson Hall | $35.50 - $45.50 (purchase 4 or more tickets and save 10%)

Kindle the joys of the holiday season with the angelic voices of more than 300 choristers, plus the Toronto Youth Choir, TCC Alumni Choir and dancers from the Swan Studio in London, Ontario. The choirs will perform Vivaldi's Gloria and other seasonal favourites during this special 40th anniversary holiday concert. The Chorus is thrilled to welcome TCC alumnae Krisztina Szabó (mezzo-soprano) and Lesia Mackowycz (soprano), friends from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and TCC organist Michael Bloss.

Elmer Iseler Singers: Season of Joy
Free Noon-Hour Choir & Organ Concert Series
Tuesday, December 19, 12pm
Roy Thomson Hal | FREE

Lydia Adams, conductor
Shawn Grenke, organ

The illustrious 20-voice Elmer Iseler Singers, founded in 1979 by the late Dr. Elmer Iseler and led by conductor-artistic director Lydia Adams since 1998, have built an international reputation through concerts, broadcasts, recordings and touring. In addition to their annual Toronto series, the Singers are frequent guests with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and other major arts organizations.

The Barra MacNeils: An East Coast Christmas
Thursday, December 21, 8pm
Roy Thomson Hall | $29.50 - $69.50 (VIP Packages available)

Join us for a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas.

Bravissimo! Opera's Greatest Hits
Sunday, December 31, 7pm
Roy Thomson Hall | $55 - $145

Looking for a glamorous way to start your New Year's Eve festivities? Celebrate with the 10th annual Bravissimo! Opera's Greatest Hits, co-presented with Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Four world-renowned opera stars, backed by the colossal power of a 40-voice opera chorus and full orchestra, will perform your favourite arias, choruses and duets that have withstood the test of time and are as bright and everlasting as the tradition of New Year's Eve. Hear selections from beloved operas including Cosi fan tutte, Madama Butterfly, Rigoletto, Don Giovanni, Tosca, and more. The final bows will usher you out before 10pm, to send you on your way before the clock strikes midnight.

NEW YEAR'S EVE COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA
Hosted by Robert Klein
Headlined by Pete Johansson
Also featuring Maggie Casella, Michael Moses, Shannon Laverty, Dylan Mandlsohn, Tyler Morrison, Alex Wood and Kyle Brownrigg
Sunday, December 31, 7:30pm
Massey Hall | $39.50 - $69.50

Laugh in the New Year at Massey Hall with the New Year's Eve Comedy Extravaganza! Curated by Yuk Yuk's founder Mark Breslin, the 17th annual New Year's event will be hosted by Tony Award-winning comedy legend Robert Klein, and features a cast of hilarious comedians.

JANUARY

Salute To Vienna New Years Concert

Featuring Strauss Symphony of Canada
Niels Muus, conductor (Vienna)
Lilla Galambos, soprano (Vienna)
Thomas Weinhappel, baritone (Vienna)
Featuring dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine & International Champion Ballroom Dancers
Monday, January 1, 2:30pm
Roy Thomson Hall | $65-$155

This holiday season, the spirited romance of operetta, the glamour of ballroom dance, and the delicate beauty of ballet will waltz you into a triumphant New Year. Inspired by Vienna's beloved New Year's Concert, co-presented with Attila Glatz Concert Productions, this charming celebration blends acclaimed European singers and dancers with exceptional local symphonies for a rich cultural experience that will leave your toes tapping. A Toronto tradition for 24 years, experience Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert: a toast to life itself!

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The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall is a not-for-profit charitable organization operating two of Canada's premier concert halls. Showcasing the world's greatest performers in all disciplines, the two halls are also prominent venues for diverse activities in the business and entertainment district of downtown Toronto. Managed by a professional management team with a volunteer Board of Governors, the Corporation's mission is to provide a world-renowned environment to showcase International Artists and entertainment; to provide public space for the cultural and corporate communities of the Greater Toronto Area; to support the development of Canadian talent; to increase and enhance its worldwide profile as a leader in the arts community through its professionalism and programming.