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Songs & Sonnets
Shakespeare-inspired music from classical to jazz
CONCERT SPONSOR
Saturday, May 11, 7:00 PM
McDougall United Church
10086 MacDonald Drive
Conducted by
Jordan Van Biert
Rebecca Parsons
with
Charlie Austin piano
Josh McHan bass
Settings of texts by Shakespeare, from sonnets and from songs in his plays, feature in this concert including music from the Elizabethan period right up to modern times. The main feature is the late English jazz pianist George Shearing's set entitled Songs & Sonnets, a collection of 7 pieces for choir with jazz piano and bass. Jordan and Rebecca conduct.
Mozart Vespers
Sacred masterworks with organ & orchestra
CONCERT SPONSOR
Saturday, February 23, 7:00 PM
West End Christian Reformed Church
10015 149 Street
Jordan Van Biert Conductor
with
Chronos Vocal Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra
Joachim Segger Organ
with
Cara Lianne McLeod soprano
Kristina Alexander mezzo-soprano
Oliver Munar tenor
Jihwan Cho baritone
Composed in 1780 for the Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart's Vesperae solennes de confessore (or "Solemn Vespers") is for choir, organ, orchestra and soloists, and features the composer's famed Laudate Dominum for soprano solo, among several other settings of texts from the Psalms. This program featured our annual collaboration with Chronos Vocal Ensemble.
Rejoice
Festive music for choir & brass
CONCERT SPONSOR
Saturday, November 24, 7:00 PM
West End Christian Reformed Church
10015 149 Street
Conducted by
Jordan Van Biert
Rebecca Parsons
with guests
Bok Brass
Joachim Segger Organ
Vocal Alchemy kicked off its 17th Season with a performance featuring seasonal music, choir, brass and organ. This was a big, brassy and festive Vocal Alchemy Christmas, with a mix of familiar favourites and striking new arrangements, and as always, a chance to sing carols with the choir. Choral Assistant Rebecca Parsons who was continuing with the choir for a second season, shared the podium with Jordan.