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About Red Letter Day

by Ray Hamby  (Mystery)

It is 1850s Baltimore. A young husband convinces a local judge that his wife is unstable - showing signs of insanity and thus a threat to herself and her son. The son is removed for his "protection" and the husband sets into action his plan to rid himself of his wife and inherit her insurance. But he can't drive her to suicide until the insurance is in place for two years. Why is a Monday marked in red on the calendar?

You can also visit Domino Theatre's website.

About Tokyo Quartet

"The musicians displayed such finess, as each melodic line was passed from one instrument to
the next, that it left one breathless" the Toronto Star

Concert Programme:

Haydn: Sunrise Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4
Beethoven: Serioso Quartet in F-minor, Op. 95
Schumann Quartet in A-major, Op. 41, No. 3

You can also visit Queen's Performing Arts Office's website.

About Best of the Big Bands

Clarinet is King - The Hits of the Swing Clarinet Greats!

With Dave Bennett, clarinet is King! Back by popular demand, clarinet virtuoso, Dave Bennett will perform famous big band hits by Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Jimmy Dorsey, and Benny Goodman. Dave steps out of the big band mode for a tune or two made famous by noted clarinetists Pete Fountain and Acker Bilk.

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In Person:
Grand Theatre Box Office
218 Princess Street
By Phone:
613-546-9729 or 613-530-2050
By Mail:
Kingston Symphony Association
P.O. Box 1616
Kingston, ON K7L 5C8

Single tickets will be available for purchase starting September 1, 2009.

Adult: $38. to $47., Senior: $35. to $43., Student: $15. to 25., Child (12 & Under): $10.

You can also visit The Kingston Symphony's website.

About Like a Red, Red Rose

Ottawa Regional Youth Choir, guest choir
Kevin Reeves, director

Bright primary colours come to life in the exhilarating voices of our youth... the children and teens of Cantabile welcome back to Kingston the celebrated Ottawa Regional Youth Choir under the direction of their recently appointed director, Kevin Reeves. Adding to the thrilling mosaic of sound will be the combined voices of Cantabile Youth Singers and their Ottawa friends in a major classical work.

All choirs except the Men's and Women's Choruses perform.

You can also visit Cantabile Choirs's website.

About Brad Mehldau Trio

World-class jazz will grace the Grand stage with the expressive, vivid and spontaneous sounds of the Brad Mehldau Trio. This two-time Grammy-nominated trio features Mehldau on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass and drummer Jeff Ballard. This ensemble fuses jazz, classical and rock to produce an exceptional sound experience. "Universally admired as one of the most adventurous pianists to arrive on the scene in years." — Los Angeles Times

For news, music, and media information visit the Brad Mehldau Trio online.

About Jonah

Sydenham Street United Church welcomes Canadian environmental composer R. Murray Schafer to Kingston as the group Many Gifts One Spirit presents Schafer's musical play, Jonah.

Jonah, based on a well‐known biblical character who is running from God, from responsibility, from what he knows to be true in his heart, will be performed in the magnificent SSUC sanctuary on April 17, 2010. Artistic direction will be by the composer who will entrust weekly rehearsals to artistic director Sarah Gibson Bray and musical director Marie Anderson. Schafer will be present in the final week to add his unique creative spirit to the production, and will address the audience prior to the performance.

The Canadian Music Center quoted Yehudi Menuhin who spoke of Schafer saying, "He has a strong, benevolent, and highly original imagination and intellect, a dynamic power whose manifold personal expressions and aspirations are in total accord with the urgent needs and dreams of humanity today."

Also here's a link for more info: sydenhamstreet.ca

You can also visit Sydenham Street United Church's website.

About Aszure Barton & Artists Master Class

Members of the company will present a masterclass onstage at the Grand Theatre for dance students. This dance class will last approximately 1 ½ hours. Please note that only participants can attend and the class will not be open to observers. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely and please be bare foot or in socks. Student rush tickets for the April 20th performance of Aszure Barton and Artists are available in advance, as admission to the masterclass is free with a performance ticket.

Admission: $5 cash at the door or free admission with a ticket to the performance of Aszure Barton and Artists on April 20 at 8pm.

About Aszure Barton & Artists

One of Canada's most talented young choreographers, Aszure Barton is rapidly carving out a place for herself on the international dance scene. She founded the acclaimed company "Aszure Barton and Artists" in 2002, and has toured the world with her striking choreography inspired from classical ballet to contemporary dance. "The brilliant New York-based Barton produces delectable works that are quirky, deep, cheeky and poignant." — Globe and Mail

To learn more visit Aszure Barton & Artists online.

Read the Toronto Star's excellent article detailing Ms. Barton's collboration with the National Ballet of Canada.

About The Year of Magical Thinking

Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Joan Didion, this play chronicles Didion's unique and memorable exploration of her need to find life in the face of death.  Her story is illumination, moving, and - surprisingly - comforting.

Performing this monumental one-woman journey is Theatre Kingston’s Artistic Director Kim Renders.

The Year of Magical Thinking is directed by writer/director Anne Hardcastle (Author of the stage adaptation of Helen Humphries award-winning novel, Wild Dogs) with Lighting Design by Tim Fort (Direction and Lighting Design for Goblin Market) and set artwork, Sherry’s Wild Iris, by Peterborough artist, Micky Renders.

Originally performed on Broadway by acting legend, Vanessa Redgrave, The Year of Magical Thinking has been performed in theatres around the world.

“an indelible portrait of loss and grief… Didion has a peerless ear for the music of words in motion.” - The New York Times
“Poignant, heartbreaking and wry. . . . In Joan Didion’s beautifully written play, the emotions are so genuine we can’t help but be deeply affected.”- Newsweek
“A play that is as intensely intimate as it is universal.” - Daily News

There are also performances scheduled as Pay-What-You-Can on Wed. Apr. 21 at 8pm, Sun. Apr. 25 at 2pm, Sun. May 2 at 2pm, and Sat. May 8 at 2pm.  Tickets for these performances are only available in person at the Box Office 2 hours prior to the show, there are no advanced sales.

You can also visit Theatre Kingston's website.

About Afternoon at the Opera

Glen Fast, Conductor
Marianne Fiset, Soprano
Julie Nesrallah, Mezzo Soprano
Marc Hervieux, Tenor
Bruce Kelly, Baritone
Kingston Choral Society
Ian Juby, Chorus Master

We close our season with a Sunday afternoon at the opera. Your favourite arias and choruses from operas by composers such as Puccini, Verdi, and Bizet will be performed by four of Canada's leading singers. This is sure to be a sell-out!

After the concert, celebrate the end of an incredible concert season with us at a gala reception and dinner. Meet the performers, enjoy a gourmet dinner and toast the occasion with a glass of fine wine. Call the Kingston Symphony Association at 613-546-9729 for more information about this event.

You can also visit The Kingston Symphony's website.

About BrassWerks - I Solisti di BrassWerki

The final concert of the BrassWerks season, “I Solisti di BrassWerki” features original and traditional brass music, delivered with the well-known BrassWerks playful twist, and including solo performances from some of Kingston’s most talented musicians.

On the program are favourites by Vivaldi, Sousa, Wagner and Gabrieli. Neo-Baroque Suite, a new, award-winning composition by Kingston’s own John Palmer will receive its Canadian Premiere. Featured soloists are Wayne Tindale and Larry House (trumpets), Taylor Donaldson (trombone) and Sylvain Gagnon (euphonium), as well as the Kingston Horn Quartet.

Proceeds from this concert will be donated to the Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library, an organization that lends musical instruments at no cost to youths and adults of the Kingston community.

For more information on this event, visit the websites:

BrassWerks - www.brasswerks.ca

Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library - www.joesmill.org

Sydenham Street United Church – www.sydenhamstreet.ca