Atеlίεя S
Stuart Graham - Founder/Artistic Director
Atelier S
40 Alexander St., suite 1510
Toronto, ON M4Y 1B5
Canada
ph: +1 416.927.9105
alt: +52 (1) 55 2503 0034 (Cd. de México, México)
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In Concert/En Concierto
Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:30pm
College St. United Church
454 College St., Toronto ON
See below on programming and how you may purchase your tickets online
Atelier S is pleased to present another musical soirée "Allerseelen" (All Souls), this coming November 8, 2011 at 7:30pm at the College St. United Church (corner of College/Bathurst).
The evening will highlight the lyric talents of mezzo-soprano Martha Spence, tenor Patrick Huang and baritone Stuart Graham. We are honoured to have as our musical guests, the very talented collaborative pianist Michael Rose and violinist Christopher Jääskeläinen. The evening will feature the works of Richard Strauss' Opus 10, assorted songs of Sergeï Rachmaninoff, Ravel's "Deux Mélodies Hébraïques" along with assorted works of Fauré, Duruflé, Massenet, Gounod, Mozart and Olonso.
Expanding the sensual experience of this audience, we are thrilled to showcase visual artist Adib Azadeh (www.adibart.com). This young artist is already enjoying a demand for his works and with reason! Adib will be present to discuss his work during the intermission. This promises to be a rich evening for the senses!
We look forward to seeing you in our audience!
Adib Azadeh, "Though Horse"
Our Artists:
MARTHA SPENCE, mezzo-soprano
Ms. Spence is native of Toronto where she has performed with several opera companies and workshops. On stage, Ms. Spence has appeared as Jo in Mark Adamo's "Little Women" with Tryptych Productions. Prior to that she also sang the roles of Dame Quickly in "Falstaff" and Nicklausse in the "Tales of Hoffmann". Martha also participated in Atelier S' production of "Il Tabarro" as Frugola in the Teatro de la República in Querétaro, México. Her favourite roles include: Jane in Happy End, Gianetta in L'Elisir d'Amore and Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro. Her ensemble credits include Carmen with Opera MIssissauga, La Bohème with Opera York and several productions with Toronto Operetta Theatre. Her concert credits include Pergolesi's Stabat Mater with Atelier S and Beethoven's 9th Symphony for the 25th Anniversary Gala of Toronto's Counterpoint Orchestra.
PATRICK HUANG, tenor
After graduating from the University of Toronto (B. Mus-performance), Patrick studied oratorio at th Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Aldeburgh, England with Jurt Equiluz. He went on to London to study at the Royal Academy of Music with Ian Partridge and obtained his Masters in Music, specializng in oratorio and concert repertoire. During his time in the UK Patrick appeared with numerous regional orchestras, performing works such as Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Easter Oratorio and St. Matthew's Passion, Handel's Messiah, as well as other cantatas and recently composed works. He has recorded with a number of choral ensembles, both in the UK and Canada, most notably as a member of the Elmer Iseler Singers. In 2009, Patrick performed Beethoven's 9th Symphony for Counterpoint Orchestra's 25th Anniversay Gala Concert. He was a semi-finalist in the New ork Oratorio Society International Singing Competition in 2010, and was the tenor solo with the Amadeus Choir and Elmer Iseler Singers in their Messiah (December 2010). Patrick's most recent outing was as soloist with the Orpheus Choir, under the direction of Robert Cooper, in their Canadian premier performance of PASSION AND RESSURECTION.
STUART GRAHAM, baritone & piano
Guest Artists:
CHRISTOPHER JÄÄSKELÄINEN, violin
Christopher is native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where he spent many years studying and teaching violiin and voice at the Algoma Conservatory of Music. He was a first violinist with the Sault Symphony Orchestra for seven years, and also traveled extensively and competed with the Kammermusik String Quartet. Since moving to Toronto in 2004, he has become a member of the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, the Choir of St. Timothy's Anglican Church, and the St. James Singers.
MICHAEL ROSE, piano
Michael Rose has worked with Edmonton Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Opera in Concert (Toronto), Opera Nuova and the Banff Centre. In 1984, while still a student at the St. Louis Conservatory of Music, Michael was chosen by CBC Television as the pianist for their first excursion into classical music video. After studying abroad and winning prizes in several competitions, including the Rio de Janeiro Competition for Vocal Accompanists, he returned to Canada to join the faculty of the Alberta College Conservatory of Music in Edmonton.
Michael now lives in Toronto, where he is Artistic Director of the newly formed Art Song Toronto.
Upcoming Fall 2011: Michael will perform as music director/pianist for Opera in Concert's performance of Meyerbeer's LES HUGUENOTS.
TICKETS:
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ADULT
Single: $20
"bring-a-date" (2 tickets): $35
STUDENT/SENIOR
Single: $17.50
"bring-a-date" (2 tickets): $30
FAMILY TICKET: $50
(Up to 2 adults & 3 children)
At the door:
ADULT
Single: $25
"Bring-a-date" (2 tickets): $40
STUDENT/SENIOR
Single: $20
"bring-a-date" (2 tickets): $35
FAMILY TICKET: $60
(Up to 2 adults & 3 children)
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Atelier S
40 Alexander St., suite 1510
Toronto, ON M4Y 1B5
Canada
ph: +1 416.927.9105
alt: +52 (1) 55 2503 0034 (Cd. de México, México)
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