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season at a gl ance
16/17 concert series
nov 3 – 5, 2016
dec 15 – 17, 2016
That’s TO ALL not funny A GOOD An Evening of Comedy NIGHT 2 in Music and Dance
A Different Holiday Concert
mar 31 – apr 1, 2017
may 11 – 13, 2017
Portrait of a Musical Genius
The Words and Music of Steve Earle
JOHANNES BRAHMS
doghouse roses
feb 16 – 18, 2017
northern songs A Festival of Canadian Music
artistic director’s welcome
Welcome to the 16/17 Art of Time Ensemble concert season. Every program we present seeks to surprise and delight, to challenge assumptions and to present the highest quality of performance. Take a look through the season’s concerts and you’ll find the signature Art of Time mix – classical, jazz, pop, story-telling, poetry, dance, and more, performed by a roster of exceptional artists. I’m so pleased to bring you a selection of concerts that celebrates song in many forms and from many perspectives, and invite you to join us for another stellar season.
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photo credit: v. tony hauser
Andrew Burashko Artistic Director
ThaT ’s noT funny An Evening of Comedy in Music and Dance A program that eschews the serious in favour of the funny. In this concert of musical humour, enjoy works by Spike Jones, Joseph Haydn and Tom Lehrer; a performance of The Dance Belt: A Brief History of the Performing Arts, a satirical dance work by Bill Coleman; and more. With comedic performances by Sheila McCarthy and Richard Greenblatt, among others, the concert is sure to stir up some good belly laughs. date
November 3 – 5, 2016, 8:00 pm location
Harbourfront Centre Theatre progr am highlights Rondo from Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet No. 2, Op. 33 Pagliacci (Pal Yat Chee), Spike Jones The Dance Belt: a Brief History of the Performing Arts, Bill Coleman Songs by Tom Lehrer ... and much more
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performers Andrew Burashko, piano Bill Coleman, choreographer & dancer Val Calam, dancer Jennifer Dahl, dancer Richard Greenblatt, piano Sheila McCarthy, vocalist Erika Raum, violin Barry Shiffman, violin and others lighting designer Kevin Lamotte in association with Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie produc tion sponsor James and Margaret Fleck
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To aLL a GooD nIGhT 2 A Different Holiday Concert In the second edition of our alternative to the standard holiday concert fare, we’ve assembled a program that both charms and delights, with a dash of the dark alongside the seasonal saccharine. We’re creating a raft of new material for pop singers backed by an all-star ensemble, performing classic carols, holiday heartbreakers, jubilant ditties and a few surprises. The Art of Time Big Band reunites for Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, and the Ensemble will play some instrumental treats. It may be unusual, but we promise a good night. date
December 15 – 17, 2016, 8:00 pm location
Harbourfront Centre Theatre progr am Blue Christmas, Billy Hayes & Jay W. Johnson The Nutcracker Suite, Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn, adapted from compositions by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Santa Baby, Joan Javits & Philip Springer Silent Night/Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis, Franz Xavier Gruber & Tom Waits ... plus many more
singers Jessica Mitchell Jackie Richardson Liam Titcomb Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus
and others
musicians Andrew Burashko, piano Andrew Downing, double bass John Johnson, woodwinds Drew Jurecka, violin Al Kay, trombone Amy Laing, cello John MacLeod, trumpet Christian Overton, trombone Douglas Perry, viola Rob Piltch, guitar Terry Promane, trombone Davide di Renzo, drums Stephen Sitarski, violin Tom Szczesniak, piano Kevin Turcotte, trumpet Perry White, woodwinds
lighting designer Kevin Lamotte
produc tion manager Dora Tomassi
produc tion sponsor Slaight Music
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norThern sonGs A Festival of Canadian Music Art of Time’s first ever festival, presenting the works of Canadian classical and jazz composers mirrored with the best of Canada’s popular music. Northern Songs 1 (Feb. 16 & 18) features songs by Canada’s greatest songwriters, including Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Giles Vigneault, Buffy St. Marie and many more, in arrangements by the country’s top composers. Northern Songs 2 (Feb. 17) features a selection of works by Canadian jazz and classical composers including Christos Hatzis, Oscar Peterson, Michael J. Baker, R. Murray Schafer and others.
singers Melanie Doane Gregory Hoskins Jessica Mitchell Sarah Slean and others performers
February 16 – 18, 2017, 8:00 pm
Andrew Burashko, piano Max Christie, clarinet Stephen Clarke, keyboard Amy Laing, cello Gregory Oh, keyboard Douglas Perry, viola Joseph Phillips, bass Rolston String Quartet Rick Sacks, percussion Stephen Sitarski, violin Kevin Turcotte, trumpet
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lighting designer
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Kevin Lamotte
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northern songs 1, february 16 & 18 Music by Gordon Lightfoot / Joni Mitchell / Burton Cummings / Giles Vigneault / Paul Anka / Stan Rogers / Jane Siberry...and more
produc tion manager Dora Tomassi
produc tion sponsor Slaight Music
northern songs 2, february 17 Music by R. Murray Schafer / Oscar Peterson / Christos Hatzis / Michael J. Baker / Nicole Lizee ... and more
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Johannes BrahMs Portrait of a Musical Genius A multi-faceted program honouring Johannes Brahms, a musician revered for his compositional genius and uncompromising standards. Selected works are performed alongside readings from his letters and those of his contemporaries, illuminating the career of a man who bridged the gap between tradition and innovation and created enduring music in every classical idiom.
performerssinger Benjamin Bowman, violin Andrew Burashko, piano Jethro Marks, violin Rachel Mercer, cello and others
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March 31 – April 1, 2017, 8:00 pm location location
Harbourfront Centre Theatre progr am A selection of Brahms’ Intermezzi for Solo Piano Piano Quartet No. 1, Op. 25 Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 100 A selection of Brahms’ Lieder
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doghouse roses The Words and Music of Steve Earle A folk artist for contemporary America, Steve Earle’s writing and music has captured the spirit – and the struggle – of this great land of contradiction. Singers Andy Maize (of Skydiggers) and Susie Ungerlieder (of Oh Susanna) will perform Earle’s songs, and Michael Ondaatje, among others, will read his words. The program highlights Earle’s brilliant storytelling and presents his songs in new arrangements that honour and celebrate his music. date
May 11 – 13, 2017, 8:00 pm location
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singers Gregory Hoskins Andy Maize Susie Ungerlieder Tom Wilson performers Michael Ondaatje, reader Andrew Burashko, piano Drew Jurecka, violin Amy Laing, cello Douglas Perry, viola Joseph Phillips, bass Rob Piltch, guitar Don Rooke, steel guitar Stephen Sitarski, violin Kevin Turcotte, trumpet and others
Readings from Doghouse Roses and I’ll NeverGet Out of This World Alive Pilgrim Tennessee Kid Sparkle Blue The Kind ... and more
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1. Dancers from Coleman
Lemieux & Compagnie 2. To All a Good Night: Liam
Titcomb and the Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus 3. To All a Good Night:
The Art of Time Big Band 4. Gregory Hoskins 5. Tzigane: Members of the
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8. To All a Good Night:
Jackie Richardson 9. Sgt. Pepper on Tour: Steven
Page, Glen Phillips, Craig Northey and Andy Maize 10. Sarah Slean 11. Words and Music:
Michael Ondaatje 12. Tzigane: Yehonatan Berick,
Carolyn Blackwell, Andrew Burashko, & Rachel Mercer
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HARBOURFRONT CENTRE THEATRE
Eli and Phil Taylor
All performances in the 2016/17 Art of Time Ensemble season take place at the intimate and comfortable Harbourfront Centre Theatre within the newly revitalized waterfront area at 235 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto.
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Valerie Hussey Rick MacKenzie Lois Miles James O’Connor Eli Taylor Robert Sirman
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Design and Illustration: Monnet Design Principal photography: John Lauener Beaver photograph by Cheryl Reynolds, courtesy of Worth a Dam Massey Hall photograph by tallfoot
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