Discipline: Music

Orchestra Kingston celebrates 15 years of live and lively music in Kingston during its season opener featuring “The Big One” for a discounted rate. Music lovers in Kingston and beyond are invited to celebrate by getting their four-concert season tickets for as little as $15 per concert or four concerts for the price of three – including Orchestra Kingston’s season opener “The Big One”: Beethoven’s thrilling 5th Symphony, on stage November 12th at 2:30 PM at The Spire. 

This subscription special offer begins now and ends November 11th. All proceeds support the community orchestra’s high-quality and volunteer-driven live music series in Kingston.

This four-concert season features the full orchestra in: “The Big One” November 12th, along with guest artist Giselle Dalbec-Szczesniak; the December 10th “Holiday Magic” concert of sing-alongs, holiday favourites, and the joyous sounds of guest artists Kingston Capital Men’s Chorus; the “Sweet Suites” February 25th, a “delicious” suite of music showcasing soloists Cory van Allen as well as guest artists Chris, Heidi & Neal Scott; and the May 5th “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, a rousing season finale concert with guest artist Canta Arya Strings.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/orchestra-kingston-season-tickets-tickets-638238868637

Orchestra Kingston gratefully acknowledges the support of Kingston Arts Council, City of Kingston, and OLG.

The Kingston Baroque Consort is pleased to announce its third season of
music from the Baroque era. The 2023-24 season will begin with a Baroque
Festival, and will include four concerts featuring familiar and
unfamiliar Baroque delights, all on Fridays at 5:15pm at St James
Church, 10 Union St, Kingston.

With generous support from the Kingston Arts Council, the season begins
with the “Baroque Festival of Music, Art and Dance” in early October.
The festival concert, “Enchanted Steps” on Friday 6 October at 5:15pm,
will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned
Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and will feature dance music
by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell.

The festival will also include a lecture on “Louis XIV, Versailles, the
King of Siam, and Ballet-Opera Diplomacy in the 17th Century” with
Queen’s University Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art
Gauvin Bailey, and a workshop on “Baroque dance basics” led by Baroque
dance specialist Edgar Tumak.

The season continues with three more concerts:

“Baroque Passions: Heartbreak and Tenderness”
Spellbinding music by Telemann, Steffani, Locatelli, and Hasse
Friday 10 November, 5:15pm

“The Enchanted Garden: Music and Poetry inspired by Nature”
Welcome spring with Vivaldi, Couperin and more
Friday 2 February, 5:15pm

“Celebration! Dazzling Baroque Showpieces”
Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares (of
“Masterpiece Theatre” fame)
Friday 5 April, 5:15pm

Single tickets: Adults $25, Students $10, Under 17 free
Subscription to all 4 concerts, including the Baroque Festival: Adults
$80, Students $30, Under 17 free

Tickets are available by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca,
613-217-5099, or can be purchased at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St.

The KBC is Kingston’s newest orchestra devoted wholly to Historically
Informed practice of music from the Baroque era. Founded by Katie
Legere, Jeff Hamacher, Julia McFarlane, and Michael Capon, the KBC is a
collective of professional musicians drawn from the Kingston Symphony
Orchestra and the wider community.

Violins: Gisele Dalbec-Szczesniak, Andrew Dicker, Lisa Draper, Venetia
Gauthier, Danielle Lennon, and Julia McFarlane
Viola: Eileen Beaudette
Cello/Gamba: Jeff Hamacher
Flute: William Egnatoff
Recorders: Heather Schreiner
Bassoon and recorder: Katie Legere
Harpsichord: Michael Capon

Orchestra Kingston celebrates 15 years of live and lively music in Kingston during its season opener featuring “The Big One” for free. Music lovers in Kingston and beyond are invited to celebrate with OK by getting their four-concert season tickets for as little as $15 per concert or four concerts for the price of three – which includes it’s season opener, “The Big One”: Beethoven’s thrilling 5th Symphony, on stage, November 12th. 

This subscription special offer begins today for eight weeks and ends November 12th. All proceeds go to support the community orchestra’s high-quality, volunteer-driven, live music in Kingston.

The four-concert season features the full orchestra in: “The Big One” November 12th, along with guest artist, Giselle Dalbec-Szezesniak; the December 10th “Holiday Magic” concert of sing-alongs, Holiday favourites, plus the joyous sounds of guest artists, Kingston Capital Men’s Chorus; “Sweet Suites” February 25th, a “delicious” suite of music showcasing soloists Cory van Allen as well as guests Chris, Heidi & Neal Scott; and, the May 5th “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, a rousing, season finale concert plus guest artists, Canta Arya Strings.

Learn more: https://www.orchestrakingston.ca

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/orchestra-kingston-season-tickets-tickets-638238868637

Orchestra Kingston gratefully acknowledges the support of Kingston Arts Council, City of Kingston, and OLG.

The Kingston Baroque Consort is pleased to announce its third season of
music from the Baroque era. The 2023-24 season will begin with a Baroque
Festival, and will include four concerts featuring familiar and
unfamiliar Baroque delights, all on Fridays at 5:15pm at St James
Church, 10 Union St, Kingston.

With generous support from the Kingston Arts Council, the season begins
with the “Baroque Festival of Music, Art and Dance” in early October.
The festival concert, “Enchanted Steps” on Friday 6 October at 5:15pm,
will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned
Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and will feature dance music
by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell.

The festival will also include a lecture on “Louis XIV, Versailles, the
King of Siam, and Ballet-Opera Diplomacy in the 17th Century” with
Queen’s University Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art
Gauvin Bailey, and a workshop on “Baroque dance basics” led by Baroque
dance specialist Edgar Tumak.

The season continues with three more concerts:

“Baroque Passions: Heartbreak and Tenderness”
Spellbinding music by Telemann, Steffani, Locatelli, and Hasse
Friday 10 November, 5:15pm

“The Enchanted Garden: Music and Poetry inspired by Nature”
Welcome spring with Vivaldi, Couperin and more
Friday 2 February, 5:15pm

“Celebration! Dazzling Baroque Showpieces”
Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares (of
“Masterpiece Theatre” fame)
Friday 5 April, 5:15pm

Single tickets: Adults $25, Students $10, Under 17 free
Subscription to all 4 concerts, including the Baroque Festival: Adults
$80, Students $30, Under 17 free

Tickets are available by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca,
613-217-5099, or can be purchased at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St.

The KBC is Kingston’s newest orchestra devoted wholly to Historically
Informed practice of music from the Baroque era. Founded by Katie
Legere, Jeff Hamacher, Julia McFarlane, and Michael Capon, the KBC is a
collective of professional musicians drawn from the Kingston Symphony
Orchestra and the wider community.

Violins: Gisele Dalbec-Szczesniak, Andrew Dicker, Lisa Draper, Venetia
Gauthier, Danielle Lennon, and Julia McFarlane
Viola: Eileen Beaudette
Cello/Gamba: Jeff Hamacher
Flute: William Egnatoff
Recorders: Heather Schreiner
Bassoon and recorder: Katie Legere
Harpsichord: Michael Capon

The Kingston Baroque Consort is pleased to announce its third season of
music from the Baroque era. The 2023-24 season will begin with a Baroque
Festival, and will include four concerts featuring familiar and
unfamiliar Baroque delights, all on Fridays at 5:15pm at St James
Church, 10 Union St, Kingston.

With generous support from the Kingston Arts Council, the season begins
with the “Baroque Festival of Music, Art and Dance” in early October.
The festival concert, “Enchanted Steps” on Friday 6 October at 5:15pm,
will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned
Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and will feature dance music
by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell.

The festival will also include a lecture on “Louis XIV, Versailles, the
King of Siam, and Ballet-Opera Diplomacy in the 17th Century” with
Queen’s University Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art
Gauvin Bailey, and a workshop on “Baroque dance basics” led by Baroque
dance specialist Edgar Tumak.

The season continues with three more concerts:

“Baroque Passions: Heartbreak and Tenderness”
Spellbinding music by Telemann, Steffani, Locatelli, and Hasse
Friday 10 November, 5:15pm

“The Enchanted Garden: Music and Poetry inspired by Nature”
Welcome spring with Vivaldi, Couperin and more
Friday 2 February, 5:15pm

“Celebration! Dazzling Baroque Showpieces”
Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares (of
“Masterpiece Theatre” fame)
Friday 5 April, 5:15pm

Single tickets: Adults $25, Students $10, Under 17 free
Subscription to all 4 concerts, including the Baroque Festival: Adults
$80, Students $30, Under 17 free

Tickets are available by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca,
613-217-5099, or can be purchased at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St.

The KBC is Kingston’s newest orchestra devoted wholly to Historically
Informed practice of music from the Baroque era. Founded by Katie
Legere, Jeff Hamacher, Julia McFarlane, and Michael Capon, the KBC is a
collective of professional musicians drawn from the Kingston Symphony
Orchestra and the wider community.

Violins: Gisele Dalbec-Szczesniak, Andrew Dicker, Lisa Draper, Venetia
Gauthier, Danielle Lennon, and Julia McFarlane
Viola: Eileen Beaudette
Cello/Gamba: Jeff Hamacher
Flute: William Egnatoff
Recorders: Heather Schreiner
Bassoon and recorder: Katie Legere
Harpsichord: Michael Capon

The Kingston Baroque Consort is pleased to announce its third season of
music from the Baroque era. The 2023-24 season will begin with a Baroque
Festival, and will include four concerts featuring familiar and
unfamiliar Baroque delights, all on Fridays at 5:15pm at St James
Church, 10 Union St, Kingston.

With generous support from the Kingston Arts Council, the season begins
with the “Baroque Festival of Music, Art and Dance” in early October.
The festival concert, “Enchanted Steps” on Friday 6 October at 5:15pm,
will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned
Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and will feature dance music
by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell.

The festival will also include a lecture on “Louis XIV, Versailles, the
King of Siam, and Ballet-Opera Diplomacy in the 17th Century” with
Queen’s University Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art
Gauvin Bailey, and a workshop on “Baroque dance basics” led by Baroque
dance specialist Edgar Tumak.

The season continues with three more concerts:

“Baroque Passions: Heartbreak and Tenderness”
Spellbinding music by Telemann, Steffani, Locatelli, and Hasse
Friday 10 November, 5:15pm

“The Enchanted Garden: Music and Poetry inspired by Nature”
Welcome spring with Vivaldi, Couperin and more
Friday 2 February, 5:15pm

“Celebration! Dazzling Baroque Showpieces”
Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares (of
“Masterpiece Theatre” fame)
Friday 5 April, 5:15pm

Single tickets: Adults $25, Students $10, Under 17 free
Subscription to all 4 concerts, including the Baroque Festival: Adults
$80, Students $30, Under 17 free

Tickets are available by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca,
613-217-5099, or can be purchased at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St.

The KBC is Kingston’s newest orchestra devoted wholly to Historically
Informed practice of music from the Baroque era. Founded by Katie
Legere, Jeff Hamacher, Julia McFarlane, and Michael Capon, the KBC is a
collective of professional musicians drawn from the Kingston Symphony
Orchestra and the wider community.

Violins: Gisele Dalbec-Szczesniak, Andrew Dicker, Lisa Draper, Venetia
Gauthier, Danielle Lennon, and Julia McFarlane
Viola: Eileen Beaudette
Cello/Gamba: Jeff Hamacher
Flute: William Egnatoff
Recorders: Heather Schreiner
Bassoon and recorder: Katie Legere
Harpsichord: Michael Capon

The Kingston Baroque Consort is pleased to announce its third season of
music from the Baroque era. The 2023-24 season will begin with a Baroque
Festival, and will include four concerts featuring familiar and
unfamiliar Baroque delights, all on Fridays at 5:15pm at St James
Church, 10 Union St, Kingston.

With generous support from the Kingston Arts Council, the season begins
with the “Baroque Festival of Music, Art and Dance” in early October.
The festival concert, “Enchanted Steps” on Friday 6 October at 5:15pm,
will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned
Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and will feature dance music
by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell.

The festival will also include a lecture on “Louis XIV, Versailles, the
King of Siam, and Ballet-Opera Diplomacy in the 17th Century” with
Queen’s University Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art
Gauvin Bailey, and a workshop on “Baroque dance basics” led by Baroque
dance specialist Edgar Tumak.

The season continues with three more concerts:

“Baroque Passions: Heartbreak and Tenderness”
Spellbinding music by Telemann, Steffani, Locatelli, and Hasse
Friday 10 November, 5:15pm

“The Enchanted Garden: Music and Poetry inspired by Nature”
Welcome spring with Vivaldi, Couperin and more
Friday 2 February, 5:15pm

“Celebration! Dazzling Baroque Showpieces”
Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares (of
“Masterpiece Theatre” fame)
Friday 5 April, 5:15pm

Single tickets: Adults $25, Students $10, Under 17 free
Subscription to all 4 concerts, including the Baroque Festival: Adults
$80, Students $30, Under 17 free

Tickets are available by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca,
613-217-5099, or can be purchased at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St.

The KBC is Kingston’s newest orchestra devoted wholly to Historically
Informed practice of music from the Baroque era. Founded by Katie
Legere, Jeff Hamacher, Julia McFarlane, and Michael Capon, the KBC is a
collective of professional musicians drawn from the Kingston Symphony
Orchestra and the wider community.

Violins: Gisele Dalbec-Szczesniak, Andrew Dicker, Lisa Draper, Venetia
Gauthier, Danielle Lennon, and Julia McFarlane
Viola: Eileen Beaudette
Cello/Gamba: Jeff Hamacher
Flute: William Egnatoff
Recorders: Heather Schreiner
Bassoon and recorder: Katie Legere
Harpsichord: Michael Capon

The Kingston Theatre Organ Society (KTOS) presents Dave Wickerham in concert. Tickets cost $25 for Adults, and $8 for Students, and are available from Nancy Young, 613-389-6218 or royandnan@sympatico.ca, or at the door. Visit ktos.ca.

After a long hiatus due to the COVID pandemic and damage to the organ from an electrical storm, the KTOS is pleased to resume public concert programming. The Kimbal Theatre Organ is one of only three such organs in Canada, and the largest theatre pipe organ in the country.

Dave Wickerham is a frequent performer for the KTOS, and one of the most
popular artists. Likewise, the Kingston Kimbal is one of his favourite instruments to play. Based in Crystal Falls, Michigan, he is in great demand as a performer across the United States and Canada. A hallmark of Dave’s performances is to improvise a medley of tunes requested by the audience at intermission, so bring your ideas!

Orchestra Kingston celebrates 15 years of live and lively music in Kingston during its season opener featuring “The Big One” for a discounted rate. Music lovers in Kingston and beyond are invited to celebrate by getting their four-concert season tickets for as little as $15 per concert or four concerts for the price of three – including Orchestra Kingston’s season opener “The Big One”: Beethoven’s thrilling 5th Symphony, on stage November 12th at 2:30 PM at The Spire. 

This subscription special offer begins now and ends November 11th. All proceeds support the community orchestra’s high-quality and volunteer-driven live music series in Kingston.

This four-concert season features the full orchestra in: “The Big One” November 12th, along with guest artist Giselle Dalbec-Szczesniak; the December 10th “Holiday Magic” concert of sing-alongs, holiday favourites, and the joyous sounds of guest artists Kingston Capital Men’s Chorus; the “Sweet Suites” February 25th, a “delicious” suite of music showcasing soloists Cory van Allen as well as guest artists Chris, Heidi & Neal Scott; and the May 5th “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, a rousing season finale concert with guest artist Canta Arya Strings.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/orchestra-kingston-season-tickets-tickets-638238868637

Orchestra Kingston gratefully acknowledges the support of Kingston Arts Council, City of Kingston, and OLG.

Orchestra Kingston celebrates 15 years of live and lively music in Kingston during its season opener featuring “The Big One” for free. Music lovers in Kingston and beyond are invited to celebrate with OK by getting their four-concert season tickets for as little as $15 per concert or four concerts for the price of three – which includes it’s season opener, “The Big One”: Beethoven’s thrilling 5th Symphony, on stage, November 12th. 

This subscription special offer begins today for eight weeks and ends November 12th. All proceeds go to support the community orchestra’s high-quality, volunteer-driven, live music in Kingston.

The four-concert season features the full orchestra in: “The Big One” November 12th, along with guest artist, Giselle Dalbec-Szezesniak; the December 10th “Holiday Magic” concert of sing-alongs, Holiday favourites, plus the joyous sounds of guest artists, Kingston Capital Men’s Chorus; “Sweet Suites” February 25th, a “delicious” suite of music showcasing soloists Cory van Allen as well as guests Chris, Heidi & Neal Scott; and, the May 5th “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, a rousing, season finale concert plus guest artists, Canta Arya Strings.

Learn more: https://www.orchestrakingston.ca

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/orchestra-kingston-season-tickets-tickets-638238868637

Orchestra Kingston gratefully acknowledges the support of Kingston Arts Council, City of Kingston, and OLG.

The Kingston Baroque Consort is pleased to announce its third season of
music from the Baroque era. The 2023-24 season will begin with a Baroque
Festival, and will include four concerts featuring familiar and
unfamiliar Baroque delights, all on Fridays at 5:15pm at St James
Church, 10 Union St, Kingston.

With generous support from the Kingston Arts Council, the season begins
with the “Baroque Festival of Music, Art and Dance” in early October.
The festival concert, “Enchanted Steps” on Friday 6 October at 5:15pm,
will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned
Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and will feature dance music
by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell.

The festival will also include a lecture on “Louis XIV, Versailles, the
King of Siam, and Ballet-Opera Diplomacy in the 17th Century” with
Queen’s University Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art
Gauvin Bailey, and a workshop on “Baroque dance basics” led by Baroque
dance specialist Edgar Tumak.

The season continues with three more concerts:

“Baroque Passions: Heartbreak and Tenderness”
Spellbinding music by Telemann, Steffani, Locatelli, and Hasse
Friday 10 November, 5:15pm

“The Enchanted Garden: Music and Poetry inspired by Nature”
Welcome spring with Vivaldi, Couperin and more
Friday 2 February, 5:15pm

“Celebration! Dazzling Baroque Showpieces”
Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares (of
“Masterpiece Theatre” fame)
Friday 5 April, 5:15pm

Single tickets: Adults $25, Students $10, Under 17 free
Subscription to all 4 concerts, including the Baroque Festival: Adults
$80, Students $30, Under 17 free

Tickets are available by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca,
613-217-5099, or can be purchased at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St.

The KBC is Kingston’s newest orchestra devoted wholly to Historically
Informed practice of music from the Baroque era. Founded by Katie
Legere, Jeff Hamacher, Julia McFarlane, and Michael Capon, the KBC is a
collective of professional musicians drawn from the Kingston Symphony
Orchestra and the wider community.

Violins: Gisele Dalbec-Szczesniak, Andrew Dicker, Lisa Draper, Venetia
Gauthier, Danielle Lennon, and Julia McFarlane
Viola: Eileen Beaudette
Cello/Gamba: Jeff Hamacher
Flute: William Egnatoff
Recorders: Heather Schreiner
Bassoon and recorder: Katie Legere
Harpsichord: Michael Capon

The Kingston Baroque Consort is pleased to announce its third season of
music from the Baroque era. The 2023-24 season will begin with a Baroque
Festival, and will include four concerts featuring familiar and
unfamiliar Baroque delights, all on Fridays at 5:15pm at St James
Church, 10 Union St, Kingston.

With generous support from the Kingston Arts Council, the season begins
with the “Baroque Festival of Music, Art and Dance” in early October.
The festival concert, “Enchanted Steps” on Friday 6 October at 5:15pm,
will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned
Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and will feature dance music
by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell.

The festival will also include a lecture on “Louis XIV, Versailles, the
King of Siam, and Ballet-Opera Diplomacy in the 17th Century” with
Queen’s University Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art
Gauvin Bailey, and a workshop on “Baroque dance basics” led by Baroque
dance specialist Edgar Tumak.

The season continues with three more concerts:

“Baroque Passions: Heartbreak and Tenderness”
Spellbinding music by Telemann, Steffani, Locatelli, and Hasse
Friday 10 November, 5:15pm

“The Enchanted Garden: Music and Poetry inspired by Nature”
Welcome spring with Vivaldi, Couperin and more
Friday 2 February, 5:15pm

“Celebration! Dazzling Baroque Showpieces”
Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares (of
“Masterpiece Theatre” fame)
Friday 5 April, 5:15pm

Single tickets: Adults $25, Students $10, Under 17 free
Subscription to all 4 concerts, including the Baroque Festival: Adults
$80, Students $30, Under 17 free

Tickets are available by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca,
613-217-5099, or can be purchased at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St.

The KBC is Kingston’s newest orchestra devoted wholly to Historically
Informed practice of music from the Baroque era. Founded by Katie
Legere, Jeff Hamacher, Julia McFarlane, and Michael Capon, the KBC is a
collective of professional musicians drawn from the Kingston Symphony
Orchestra and the wider community.

Violins: Gisele Dalbec-Szczesniak, Andrew Dicker, Lisa Draper, Venetia
Gauthier, Danielle Lennon, and Julia McFarlane
Viola: Eileen Beaudette
Cello/Gamba: Jeff Hamacher
Flute: William Egnatoff
Recorders: Heather Schreiner
Bassoon and recorder: Katie Legere
Harpsichord: Michael Capon

The Kingston Baroque Consort is pleased to announce its third season of
music from the Baroque era. The 2023-24 season will begin with a Baroque
Festival, and will include four concerts featuring familiar and
unfamiliar Baroque delights, all on Fridays at 5:15pm at St James
Church, 10 Union St, Kingston.

With generous support from the Kingston Arts Council, the season begins
with the “Baroque Festival of Music, Art and Dance” in early October.
The festival concert, “Enchanted Steps” on Friday 6 October at 5:15pm,
will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned
Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and will feature dance music
by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell.

The festival will also include a lecture on “Louis XIV, Versailles, the
King of Siam, and Ballet-Opera Diplomacy in the 17th Century” with
Queen’s University Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art
Gauvin Bailey, and a workshop on “Baroque dance basics” led by Baroque
dance specialist Edgar Tumak.

The season continues with three more concerts:

“Baroque Passions: Heartbreak and Tenderness”
Spellbinding music by Telemann, Steffani, Locatelli, and Hasse
Friday 10 November, 5:15pm

“The Enchanted Garden: Music and Poetry inspired by Nature”
Welcome spring with Vivaldi, Couperin and more
Friday 2 February, 5:15pm

“Celebration! Dazzling Baroque Showpieces”
Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares (of
“Masterpiece Theatre” fame)
Friday 5 April, 5:15pm

Single tickets: Adults $25, Students $10, Under 17 free
Subscription to all 4 concerts, including the Baroque Festival: Adults
$80, Students $30, Under 17 free

Tickets are available by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca,
613-217-5099, or can be purchased at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St.

The KBC is Kingston’s newest orchestra devoted wholly to Historically
Informed practice of music from the Baroque era. Founded by Katie
Legere, Jeff Hamacher, Julia McFarlane, and Michael Capon, the KBC is a
collective of professional musicians drawn from the Kingston Symphony
Orchestra and the wider community.

Violins: Gisele Dalbec-Szczesniak, Andrew Dicker, Lisa Draper, Venetia
Gauthier, Danielle Lennon, and Julia McFarlane
Viola: Eileen Beaudette
Cello/Gamba: Jeff Hamacher
Flute: William Egnatoff
Recorders: Heather Schreiner
Bassoon and recorder: Katie Legere
Harpsichord: Michael Capon

The Kingston Baroque Consort is pleased to announce its third season of
music from the Baroque era. The 2023-24 season will begin with a Baroque
Festival, and will include four concerts featuring familiar and
unfamiliar Baroque delights, all on Fridays at 5:15pm at St James
Church, 10 Union St, Kingston.

With generous support from the Kingston Arts Council, the season begins
with the “Baroque Festival of Music, Art and Dance” in early October.
The festival concert, “Enchanted Steps” on Friday 6 October at 5:15pm,
will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned
Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and will feature dance music
by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell.

The festival will also include a lecture on “Louis XIV, Versailles, the
King of Siam, and Ballet-Opera Diplomacy in the 17th Century” with
Queen’s University Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art
Gauvin Bailey, and a workshop on “Baroque dance basics” led by Baroque
dance specialist Edgar Tumak.

The season continues with three more concerts:

“Baroque Passions: Heartbreak and Tenderness”
Spellbinding music by Telemann, Steffani, Locatelli, and Hasse
Friday 10 November, 5:15pm

“The Enchanted Garden: Music and Poetry inspired by Nature”
Welcome spring with Vivaldi, Couperin and more
Friday 2 February, 5:15pm

“Celebration! Dazzling Baroque Showpieces”
Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares (of
“Masterpiece Theatre” fame)
Friday 5 April, 5:15pm

Single tickets: Adults $25, Students $10, Under 17 free
Subscription to all 4 concerts, including the Baroque Festival: Adults
$80, Students $30, Under 17 free

Tickets are available by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca,
613-217-5099, or can be purchased at Novel Idea, 156 Princess St.

The KBC is Kingston’s newest orchestra devoted wholly to Historically
Informed practice of music from the Baroque era. Founded by Katie
Legere, Jeff Hamacher, Julia McFarlane, and Michael Capon, the KBC is a
collective of professional musicians drawn from the Kingston Symphony
Orchestra and the wider community.

Violins: Gisele Dalbec-Szczesniak, Andrew Dicker, Lisa Draper, Venetia
Gauthier, Danielle Lennon, and Julia McFarlane
Viola: Eileen Beaudette
Cello/Gamba: Jeff Hamacher
Flute: William Egnatoff
Recorders: Heather Schreiner
Bassoon and recorder: Katie Legere
Harpsichord: Michael Capon

The Kingston Symphony’s 2023-2024 concert season begins in style with cellist extraordinaire Rachel Mercer visiting the Isabel Bader stage on Sunday, October 1 at 2:30 p.m. Music by Strauss, Lalo, and Dvorak is on the program. It’s going to be a good one!

The Kingston Baroque Consort (KBC) is pleased to present a “Festival of Music, Art, and Dance”, October 6-14, with the generous support of the Kingston Arts Council.

The Festival begins with a concert, “Enchanted Steps”, featuring dance music by Charpentier, Telemann, and Purcell. The concert will include special guest Violinist Christina Zacharias of the renowned Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra.

Festival passes cost $25 (adults) and $10 (students), and free for under 17. Passes are available by emailing legerek@queensu.ca, calling 613-217-5099, in person at Novel Idea (156 Princess St), or at the door with cash, cheque, or interac e-transfer.

The Kingston Baroque Consort (KBC) is pleased to present a “Festival of Music, Art, and Dance”, October 6-14, with the generous support of the Kingston Arts Council.

On Saturday 7 October from 10am to noon, Christina Zacharias will present a workshop on “Baroque Performance practice for instrumentalists” at the Dan School of Drama and Music on the Queen’s University campus.

Festival passes cost $25 (adults) and $10 (students), and free for under 17. Passes are available by emailing legerek@queensu.ca, calling 613-217-5099, in person at Novel Idea (156 Princess St), or at the door with cash, cheque, or interac e-transfer.

The Isabel Bader
Centre for the Performing Arts and the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning
have partnered to present Art For All, a balloted auction on all forms of art.
This event will share the incredible works of art in numerous forms with the
community and raise funds for both collaborative programming at the Isabel and
the Tett and support the artists directly.

The exhibit
will be open for viewing and balloting in the Art and Media Lab at the Isabel from
October 10-14 from 10am – 4pm. The final draw event will be held October 15, beginning
at 7pm at the Isabel. Ballots will be drawn for each piece to see who will have
the honour of purchasing.

Orchestra Kingston celebrates 15 years of live and lively music in Kingston during its season opener featuring “The Big One” for a discounted rate. Music lovers in Kingston and beyond are invited to celebrate by getting their four-concert season tickets for as little as $15 per concert or four concerts for the price of three – including Orchestra Kingston’s season opener “The Big One”: Beethoven’s thrilling 5th Symphony, on stage November 12th at 2:30 PM at The Spire. 

This subscription special offer begins now and ends November 11th. All proceeds support the community orchestra’s high-quality and volunteer-driven live music series in Kingston.

This four-concert season features the full orchestra in: “The Big One” November 12th, along with guest artist Giselle Dalbec-Szczesniak; the December 10th “Holiday Magic” concert of sing-alongs, holiday favourites, and the joyous sounds of guest artists Kingston Capital Men’s Chorus; the “Sweet Suites” February 25th, a “delicious” suite of music showcasing soloists Cory van Allen as well as guest artists Chris, Heidi & Neal Scott; and the May 5th “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, a rousing season finale concert with guest artist Canta Arya Strings.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/orchestra-kingston-season-tickets-tickets-638238868637

Orchestra Kingston gratefully acknowledges the support of Kingston Arts Council, City of Kingston, and OLG.

Orchestra Kingston celebrates 15 years of live and lively music in Kingston during its season opener featuring “The Big One” for free. Music lovers in Kingston and beyond are invited to celebrate with OK by getting their four-concert season tickets for as little as $15 per concert or four concerts for the price of three – which includes it’s season opener, “The Big One”: Beethoven’s thrilling 5th Symphony, on stage, November 12th. 

This subscription special offer begins today for eight weeks and ends November 12th. All proceeds go to support the community orchestra’s high-quality, volunteer-driven, live music in Kingston.

The four-concert season features the full orchestra in: “The Big One” November 12th, along with guest artist, Giselle Dalbec-Szezesniak; the December 10th “Holiday Magic” concert of sing-alongs, Holiday favourites, plus the joyous sounds of guest artists, Kingston Capital Men’s Chorus; “Sweet Suites” February 25th, a “delicious” suite of music showcasing soloists Cory van Allen as well as guests Chris, Heidi & Neal Scott; and, the May 5th “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, a rousing, season finale concert plus guest artists, Canta Arya Strings.

Learn more: https://www.orchestrakingston.ca

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/orchestra-kingston-season-tickets-tickets-638238868637

Orchestra Kingston gratefully acknowledges the support of Kingston Arts Council, City of Kingston, and OLG.

the breath of life by Dan Forest is a captivating masterpiece that transcends boundaries with its evocative composition. Through delicate melodies, sweeping harmonies, and poignant lyrics, it invites listeners on a profound journey of emotion and introspection. Forest’s ethereal voice intertwines with rich orchestral arrangements, creating an immersive experience that resonates deep within. This poignant composition serves as a reminder of the beauty and fragility of existence, urging us to embrace the possibilities within us. It showcases Forest’s extraordinary talent and his keen ability to touch the essence of the human experience through the power of music. 

The Isabel Voices is an innovative vocal ensemble that embraces connection and collaboration, celebrating diverse musical expression through dynamic performances that reflect our contemporary world. We present curated annual concert seasons at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts to connect and inspire communities through the power of vocal music. Our performances are composed of solo and ensemble voices, focusing on collaboration with composers, and performing and visual artists. Celebrating diverse musical expression, The Isabel Voices is committed to shining a light on traditionally underrepresented groups, championing the creation of new work, and presenting eclectic performances each season.

Experience a delightful afternoon of music and celebration with The Isabel Voices at their seasonal concert, A Festive Celebration. This special event will feature a wonderful repertoire that includes Morten Lauridsen’s captivating “O Magnum Mysterium” and the beautiful Mid-Winter Songs, along with beloved seasonal favorites. Accompanied by piano, string quartet, and harp, the ethereal voices of The Isabel Voices will transport you to a world of enchantment. Join us for an uplifting and joyful musical journey that captures the true essence of the season. 

The Isabel Voices is an innovative vocal ensemble that embraces connection and collaboration, celebrating diverse musical expression through dynamic performances that reflect our contemporary world. We present curated annual concert seasons at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts to connect and inspire communities through the power of vocal music. Our performances are composed of solo and ensemble voices, focusing on collaboration with composers, and performing and visual artists. Celebrating diverse musical expression, The Isabel Voices is committed to shining a light on traditionally underrepresented groups, championing the creation of new work, and presenting eclectic performances each season.