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Bravo Niagara!\u2019s 2019\/20 season<\/b><\/a> brings classical virtuosos and jazz titans to Niagara wine country. Classical highlights of the season include superstar performers Measha Brueggergosman, Ofra Harnoy, MILO\u0160, and Cho-Liang Lin with Jon Kimura Parker.<\/p>\n FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Recital Hall, St. Catharines<\/em><\/p>\n Bravo Niagara! welcomes back Canadian superstar soprano Measha Brueggergosman<\/strong> to the stage for an intimate recital appearance. Noted by the San Francisco Chronicle as \u201ca singer of rare gifts and artistic intensity,\u201d Measha Brueggergosman has emerged as one of the most magnificent performers and vibrant personalities of the day. She has given solo recitals at Wigmore Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and beyond. The program includes Purcell, Ravel, Montsalvatge, and more.<\/p>\n St. Mark\u2019s Anglican Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake<\/em><\/p>\n Canadian treasure Ofra Harnoy<\/strong> makes a rare recital appearance in Niagara-on-the-Lake following the release of her much anticipated comeback album Back to Bach<\/em><\/strong>. Described by the New York Times as \u201cborn to the instrument,\u201d Ofra Harnoy has established herself as one of the great cellists on the world\u2019s concert stage. She is one of Canada\u2019s most celebrated personalities and a Member of the Order of Canada. Ms. Harnoy has recorded more than 40 albums, winning numerous awards and distinctions, including 5 JUNO Awards and the Grand Prix du Disque.<\/p>\n St. Mark\u2019s Anglican Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake <\/em><\/p>\n Back by popular demand, the Montenegrin-born and London-based classical guitarist, Milo\u0161 Karadagli\u0107 <\/b>returns for a solo recital following the release of his latest critically-acclaimed album Sound of Silence<\/b>. Milo\u0161 continues to top record charts and delight audiences worldwide. His first three releases on Deutsche Grammophon achieved major chart successes around the globe and turned him into \u201cclassical music\u2019s guitar hero\u201d (BBC Music Magazine) overnight.<\/p>\n St. Mark\u2019s Anglican Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake <\/em><\/p>\n Two world-renowned virtuoso musicians, violinist Cho-Liang Lin<\/strong> and pianist Jon Kimura Parker<\/strong>, take the stage for a diverse program ranging from Beethoven to Bernstein. Colleagues and friends for over thirty years, Lin and Parker have performed together at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Seattle Chamber Music Festival, the Beijing Chamber Music Festival, and in recital series across North America and Taiwan. Violinist Cho-Liang Lin is lauded the world over for the eloquence of his playing and for the superb musicianship that marks his performances. He plays the 1715 \u201cTitian\u201d Stradivarius. Known for his passionate artistry and engaging stage presence, pianist Jon Kimura Parker, an Officer of the Order of Canada, is a true Canadian ambassador of music.<\/p>\n Be sure to check out the rest of Bravo Niagara!\u2019s exciting season lineup featuring jazz titans and Broadway stars! <\/span><\/p>\n November 8, 2019<\/span><\/b><\/a> \u2013 Jazz piano titan Monty Alexander and the Harlem-Kingston Express<\/b>. Opening: Larnell Lewis Band<\/p>\n February 14, 2020<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span> \u2013 Legendary jazz vocalist <\/span>Kurt Elling<\/b><\/span>, \u201cThe standout male vocalist of our time\u201d (The New York Times) <\/span><\/p>\n April 5, 2020<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Brubeck Brothers Quartet\u2019s<\/b><\/span> Dave Brubeck centennial celebration <\/span><\/p>\n May 2, 2020<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span> \u2013 <\/span>From Broadway, With Love<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n![\"Measha](\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Measha-Brueggergosman.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nSaturday, October 19, 2019 (7:30 pm) \u2013 Measha Brueggergosman<\/a><\/span> <\/b><\/h3>\n
Saturday, November 30, 2019 (7:30 pm) \u2013 Ofra Harnoy<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSunday, March 15, 2020 (3 pm) \u2013 MILO\u0160<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
Sunday, May 3, 2020 (3 pm) \u2013 Cho-Liang Lin and Jon Kimura Parker<\/b><\/a><\/span> <\/b><\/h3>\n