Concert

The Elora Singers at Twilight

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 25, 2021 - 5:07pm
Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 9:00pm

The Elora Singers at Twilight 
Music for the End of the Day

This program evokes the ambiance of a candlelit a cappella concert, including excerpts of Rachmaninov’s "Vespers", Renaissance and modern music for the end of the day. The sounds of plainsong, polyphony and rich modern harmonies offer a lovely late-evening program.

This concert is available to watch online until 11:59pm on September 6.

Tickets:  Single Concerts $15 - $60  Weekend and Festival passes also available.
 

The Elora Singers: Cover Story

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 25, 2021 - 5:04pm
Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, August 21, 2021 - 7:30pm

The Elora Singers: Cover Story

"Cover Story" is a light-hearted program of folk song arrangements and covers of contemporary popular music by such diverse artists as Annie Lennox, the Beatles, Björk, and Carly Simon.

This concert is available to watch online until 11:59pm on September 6.

Tickets:  Single Concerts $15 - $60  Weekend and Festival passes also available.
 

"Poetry & Song" by The Elora Singers & Colm Feore

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 25, 2021 - 5:01pm
Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 7:30pm

Poetry & Song

The Elora Singers & Colm Feore

"Poetry & Song" blends words and music as we hear Canadian stage actor Colm Feore narrate the program, including the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by Canadian composer Stephanie Martin, based on poetry by Robert Frost.

This concert is available to watch online until 11:59pm on September 6.

Reflection: Music for Choir and Solo Cello

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 25, 2021 - 4:56pm
Event Date and Time: 
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 7:30pm

Reflection: Music for Choir and Solo Cello
The Elora Singers & Katie Schlaikjer, Cello

The Elora Singers perform a mix of a cappella repertoire spanning centuries and pieces for choir and cello.

Tickets:  Single Concerts $15 - $60  Weekend and Festival passes also available.
 

"Out to Sea" by Russell Braun and Carolyn Maule

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 25, 2021 - 4:52pm
Event Date and Time: 
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 7:30pm

Out to Sea
Russell Braun and Carolyn Maule in Recital

Canada’s foremost baritone Russell Braun in recital with pianist Carolyn Maule. Included in the program are Stanford’s "Songs of the Sea", with the tenors and basses of The Elora Singers.

This concert is available to watch online until 11:59pm on September 6.

Tickets:  Single Concerts $15 - $60  Weekend and Festival passes also available.

"Classic Vienna" by Rolston String Quartet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 25, 2021 - 4:49pm
Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 7:30pm

Festival of the Sound presents "Classic Vienna"
Rolston String Quartet and Friends

In a continuation of the long-standing festival exchange tradition, Festival of the Sound provides a recorded program of chamber music.

Haydn String Quartet op74 #3
Rolston String Quartet

Beethoven Septet in Eb
Mark Fewer, violin
Hezekiah Leung, viola
Bryan Cheng, cello
Joel Quarrington, bass
James Campbell, clarinet
Kathleen McClean, bassoon
Kenneth MacDonald, horn

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Elora Festival Performance

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 25, 2021 - 4:36pm
Event Date and Time: 
Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 7:30pm

Estonian Calendar Songs: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tõnu Kaljuste, conductor

One of the Baltic’s premiere professional choirs, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, presents a program of songs by Veljo Tormis, inspired by important events in the Estonian calendar.

Repertoire:

Once We Will Reappear [Kord me tuleme tagasi], text Jaan Kaplinski

Estonian Calendar Songs:
Martinmas Songs
St. Catherine's Day Songs
Shrovetide Songs
Swing Songs
St. John's Day Songs

The Viru Oath, text Hando Runnel

"New Beginnings" by The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 25, 2021 - 4:31pm
Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, August 7, 2021 - 7:30pm

New Beginnings

The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers

The newly-formed Jason Max Ferdinand Singers gave their stunning debut performance online at the Live from London Festival. The Elora Festival is proud to present them in this program of gospel-inspired music and African-American spirituals.

Concert sponsored by Peter Barr and Wendy Donohue

This concert is available to watch online until 11:59pm on September 6.

Tickets:  Single Concerts $15 - $60  Weekend and Festival passes also available.
 

"Choral Dances" by VOCES8

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 25, 2021 - 4:24pm
Event Date and Time: 
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 7:30pm

Choral Dances
VOCES8

VOCES8, the celebrated small vocal ensemble from the United Kingdom, presents "Choral Dances", recorded in London’s VOCES8 Centre featuring music from Benjamin Britten to Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington.

Concert sponsored by Ralston CanSafe Inc.

This concert is available to watch online until 11:59pm on September 6.

Tickets:  Single Concerts $15 - $60  Weekend and Festival passes also available.

Caitlin's Cozy Concerts #11: Fun With Friends!

Submitted by Lynn Medi on June 25, 2021 - 1:59pm
Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, June 26, 2021 - 1:00pm

Rejoignez-moi pour la 11e édition de Caitlin's Cozy Concerts, la série de concerts où vous pouvez rester confortable chez vous et ne pas attraper COVID! 

THÈME: ON S'AMUSE AVEC LES AMI.E.S

Fantaisie n° 11 en sol majeur - Georg Philipp Telemann

Pièce pour deux flûtes - Colleen Muriel [avec Bethany Mclean!]

Canonic Sonata n° 1 (III. Allegro) et n° 2 (III. Allegro assai) - Georg Philipp Telemann [avec Ted Cameron!]