NEWS RELEASE
FIRST ONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
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FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre will host this powerful contemporary oratorio, composed in 1941 in response to the events of Kristallnacht. Described by BBC Music Magazine as "One of the great seminal works that define the spirit of the 20th century," Tippett’s work remains a compelling call for unity in a divided world.
Drawing inspiration from African-American spirituals Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, Steal Away, Deep River and others, the 100+ voices of CHORUS NIAGARA, full orchestra, and international soloists perform this magnificent masterwork one night only in Partridge Hall at the St. Catharines PAC. This concert marks the beginning of Artistic Director Robert Cooper's 30th Anniversary with Chorus Niagara and our 57th concert season.
Starting at 7:30 p.m., Chorus Niagara will be joined by the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, a cultural treasure for seven decades, and a professional orchestra composed of more than 50 musicians providing classical and contemporary orchestral music to residents of Niagara.
Also appearing will be the following international soloists:
Johane Ansell, soprano. Described in the press as “Possessing a voice of body, clarity, showing great maturity of phrasing and musicality,” Johane is Canadian and now makes her home in the UK. It thrills us to have Johane joining us again for this performance.
Lauren Segal, mezzo-soprano. Critics praise her tone for its “Gleaming, luscious timbre,” and her operatic interpretations as “Absolutely sensational,” “Spectacular,” and “Alluring, sexy; her voice rich in nuance.”
Andrew Haji, tenor. The Canadian tenor is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after voices on both the operatic and concert stages. “Haji has a glorious tenor; bright, clarion, sweet, rich, always used with musicality and discerning taste. To sum it up in a few words, his singing was marvellous.”
James Westman, baritone. Whether performing song, concert or opera throughout the world, baritone James Westman’s passion and musicianship bring an extra dimension to his performances. “Internationally acclaimed Canadian baritone James Westman acts as impressively as he sings, stealing the show.”
Tickets are available through the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office, located at 250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines. Phone: 905-688-0722 (0PAC) or 905-688-5601 x3700 or toll free 1-855-515-0722 or TTY 905-688-4TTY (4889), or email: [email protected]
Tickets are also available at the door on Nov. 2. There will be a complimentary pre-concert chat with Artistic Director for ticket-holders beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the concert hall.
Adult tickets cost $47, Senior (60+) $45, Under 30, $ 30, Student (valid ID) $20.
Children (under 15, valid ID) $15, eyeGO high school student (valid ID) $5.
For more information, visit ChorusNiagara.org
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