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News From Mooredale Concerts<\/del><\/h1>\n

We begin our 2016-17 season with a celebrated Canadian string quartet, followed by 20th Century music performed, opera-style. \u00a0An acclaimed pianist takes us through musical ages, all based on Bach. A young violin virtuoso struts his prize-winning skills. A\u00a0ground-breaking British string quartet makes their Canadian debut, and a breaking-ground Canadian string quartet returns by popular demand.<\/p>\n

Our great season of SIX concerts<\/a> begins with these THREE:<\/p>\n

September 25 <\/strong>\u2013 Cecilia String Quartet, Celebrated Canadian Ensemble<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0 With a successful European tour followed by a 2016 Juno nomination, this Toronto-based quartet continues to win deserving praise.\u00a0 They will open our season with Mendelssohn\u2019s String Quartet in D, Op. 44 No. 1 <\/em>plus Haydn\u2019s String Quartet Op. 33 No. 1 in B minor<\/em> (\u201cRussian\u201d), and Toronto premiere of Canadian composer Emilie LeBel\u2019s Taxonomy of Paper Wings<\/em>!<\/p>\n

November 6 \u2013 N\u00f6el Coward \u2013 A Talent to Amuse<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 <\/strong>This Toronto-based cast of performers -soprano Monica Whicher,<\/strong> mezzo Norine Burgess<\/strong>, tenor Benjamin Butterfield<\/strong>, and baritone Alexander Dobson<\/strong> are joined by Barry Shiffman<\/strong>, violin, Adrian Fung<\/strong>, cello, and John Greer<\/strong>, piano\/arranger, to present a cabaret salute to a 20th<\/sup> century British icon.\u00a0 They will perform operatic versions of I’ll See You Again<\/em>, I’ll Follow My Secret Heart, <\/em>and Mad Dogs and Englishmen, and much more.<\/em><\/p>\n

December 4 \u2013 Stephen Prutsman, piano\u00a0 Bach and Forth<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 <\/strong>Hailed for his musicality, glittering virtuosity, and highly individual approach, he is considered amongst the elite of American pianists. \u00a0Active as an orchestral soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, composer, arranger and conductor, he has recorded 30 CDs. If that\u2019s not enough, he is also an accomplished professional jazz pianist. Stephen will perform a uniquely inventive program based on Bach\u2019s Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, <\/em>weaving piano works from all musical periods in between.<\/p>\n

Concert Series subscriptions for SIX events are: adults $140; seniors $130; and for patrons under 30, only $90.\u00a0 Prices include taxes, and there are no service charges. Subscribers are not only assured of their seats but also save up to 47% per cent over single ticket purchases. All seating is general admission so patrons get their personal choice in location. Performances held at Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen\u2019s Park Crescent (Museum subway), Sundays at 3:15 pm (Concert Series) or 1:15-2:15 pm (Music & Truffles).<\/p>\n

Added Treasure!<\/strong><\/p>\n

MUSIC & TRUFFLES<\/strong> \u2013 Classical Music for Family Enjoyment<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Artists featured in five of the six Concert Series will also perform a one-hour interactive concert for young people ages 6-11 and their parents, grandparents, and friends. (there is no concert on November 6th)<\/sup>. The artists along with our on-stage host Joanna will have fun with the music stimulating a youngsters\u2019 appreciation through performance and entertainment. Watch samples from our YouTube Playlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Subscriptions are ONLY $75 for FIVE CONCERTS, and include a Lindt chocolate truffle for everyone at the end of each concert.<\/p>\n

Join us this season.\u00a0 Enrich your life with the sweet sounds of superb classical music!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Details<\/del><\/h1>\n

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Address: \u00a0146 Crescent Rd,\u00a0Toronto ON M4W 1V2<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0www.mooredaleconcerts.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: marketing@mooredaleconcerts.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Phone: 416-922-3714 x103 daytime or 647-988-2102 eve\/wkds<\/p>\n

Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Folks Behind It All<\/del><\/h1>\n

Kristine Bogyo (1946-2007) | Founder,\u00a0Artistic Director 1989-2007<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anton Kuerti | Artistic Director 2007-14, Emeritus 2015-<\/p>\n

Christina A. Cavanagh | Managing Director<\/p>\n

Adrian Fung | Artistic Director<\/p>\n

Larry Beckwith | Senior Youth Orchestra<\/p>\n

Deborah Pady | Intermediate Youth Orchestra<\/p>\n

Bijan Sapenji | Junior Youth Orchestra<\/p>\n

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About<\/del><\/h1>\n

Mooredale Concerts strives to make great classical music accessible to everyone. We want to inspire music appreciation in people of all ages and to foster involvement in further music pursuits. Our particular emphasis is on music education for the young, through our Youth Orchestras program and Music & Truffles series.<\/p>\n

The jewel of Mooredale Concerts is our Concert Series \u2013 six superb concerts presented intimately and informally on smaller stages. Our performers are acclaimed local, national, and international professionals plus sparkling young artists with great careers ahead of them.<\/p>\n

Mooredale Concerts continues to earn its reputation for highest quality music presentation at rock bottom prices, and as a result we have a solid following of concert-goers from Southern Ontario, including more than 600 subscribers.\u00a0\u00a0 Mooredale Concerts is a not for profit and after 27 years in operation, remains a volunteer based organization.<\/p>\n

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Events<\/del><\/h1>\n

Mooredale Concerts offer three different performance-oriented programs.<\/p>\n

Concert Series:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Six Sunday afternoon performances<\/a> by world-class musicians offering traditional and very distinctive, exotic programming designed to showcase a wide view of classical music. In addition to standard chamber music groupings, we often offer unique performance combinations like classical guitar with voice, and trombone with organ, and often feature less frequently heard instruments like harp, oboe, horn, and viola. In keeping with our commitment to new talent, we\u2019ve also presented winners of the Young Canadian Musicians Award and Banff International String Quartet Competition. \u00a0In past seasons, we have featured a new string quartet composition by Canadian Tim Brady, 20th<\/sup>\/21st<\/sup> Century classical guitar works, and a European vocal quintet singing ancient\/modern carols from around the world.\u00a0 This season, watch for a new Canadian composition plus an operatic cabaret \u2014 No\u00ebl Coward: A Talent to Amuse!<\/p>\n

Music and Truffles:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Music and Truffles<\/a> enters its 14th year. They are hour-long versions of the above Concert Series (usually five concerts), presented for young people ages 6-11 and take place 2 hours before at [1:15-2:15 pm]. Through this unique series, Mooredale Concerts educates children about classical music and not only builds future audiences but also future musicians; some of which become players in our youth orchestras. We also welcome unaccompanied adults who want to learn about classical music without making a large time\/price commitment and have attracted new patrons, who enjoy the youthful, abandoning atmosphere. And everyone receives a Lindt chocolate truffle at the end. \u00a0Sweet!<\/p>\n

Youth Orchestras:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Mooredale Youth Orchestras train young musicians ages six – twenty (130 this season) in the classical orchestral repertoire and prepares them for three performances a year. There are three orchestras [junior – ages 12 and under, intermediate \u2014 ages 10\u201315, senior \u2014 ages 12-20 with Royal Conservatory Grade 8 and higher]. \u00a0As a unique feature, we encourage the Concert Series artists to perform\/sit-in with the Senior Orchestra, and we provide discounted tickets to parents\/players for the performances. \u00a0See here<\/a><\/span> for more details.<\/p>\n

2016-17 Schedule:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Concert Series<\/a> \u2013 Walter Hall, UofT at 3:15 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Music & Truffles<\/a> \u2014 Walter Hall, UofT from 1:15-2:15 pm (no concert Nov. 6).<\/strong><\/p>\n