2018 CONC /19 SERI ERT ES season title sponsor
SEASON TITLE PATRONS
Eli and Phil Taylor
CONCERTS
season at a gl ance
OC TOBER 25–27, 2018
BEST OF DANCE & MUSIC
december 13–15, 2018
TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT 4
Pairings of movement and music
The different holiday concert
april 13, 2019
may 9 –11, 2019
MAGIC & LOSS A loving tribute to Lou Reed
BEST OF WORDS & MUSIC Highlights from our theatre, poetry, and song
february 21–23, 2019
BEST OF MUSIC
Two full programs of our best music
artistic director’s welcome
The 18/19 Concert Season is Art of Time Ensemble’s 20th. It’s been two decades of play, performance, exploration, and entertainment. I’m incredibly grateful for what we’ve built. In celebration of this milestone, we’re doing something new. We’re diving deeper into the work by reviving our favourite and most celebrated pieces, and reflecting on some of our most memorable performances. Three of the programs in this season’s offerings bring you our very best; in dance, music, and theatre or poetry. Despite an effort to neatly package each genre, music is, and will always be the touchstone, and will be at the heart of every program. I hope you’ll celebrate 20 years of music and dance, music and literature, music and theatre, music and music, and music, and music, with us.
andrew burashko Artistic Director
photo credit: v. tony hauser
BEST DANC OF MUS E & IC
A program of dance and music that highlights some of the finest dance works and collaborations from Art of Time Ensemble’s history. Dance and music hold equal importance in a show that includes creations by a veritable who’s-who of Canadian choreographers, including James Kudelka, Peggy Baker, and David Earle, set to music by Ludwig van Beethoven, John Cage, Gregorio Allegri, and Sergei Prokofiev. Dancers Tanya Howard (First Soloist with the National Ballet of Canada), artists from longtime collaborators Citadel + Cie, and theatre artist Ravi Jain, who’ll be directing a scene from Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, are joined by Andrew Burashko on piano and violinist Mayumi Seiler. DATE October 25 – 27, 2018 8:00pm LOCATION Harbourfront Centre Theatre PROGRAM highlights Selections from 15 Heterosexual Duets, choreographed by James Kudelka In a Landscape, choreographed by Peggy Baker Miserere, choreographed by David Earle
artists Andrew Burashko, piano Members of Citadel + Cie Members of DanceTheatre David Earle Tanya Howard, dancer Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, Ivar Taurins, Director Ravi Jain LIGHTING DESIGNER Simon Rossiter PRODUC TION SPONSOR James & Margaret Fleck
“The magic of the Art of Time Ensemble is that Andrew Burashko manages to shape new and fascinating collaborations between artists of various disciplines which produce exciting and innovative evenings that are always delightfully surprising.” k aren k ain Artistic Director, National Ballet of Canada
Romeo & Juliet Before Parting, choreographed by James Kudelka
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TO A A GO LL NIGH OD T4
Join us for a holiday tradition that’s anything but traditional. This edition of our annual holiday concert brings together new comedic readings, favourite holiday carols, seasonal songs and more. We’re giving the spotlight to our company of singers, including Jackie Richardson, Tom Wilson, Jessica Mitchell, Liam Russell, and David Wall, and presenting an evening of festive tunes that will get your “mistletoes” tapping. Music highlights for the concert include songs by Tom Waits, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Tom Lehrer and so many more.
PERFORMERS Jackie Richardson, singer Liam Russell, singer Tom Wilson, singer Jessica Mitchell, singer David Wall, singer Andrew Burashko, piano Andrew Downing, bass John Johnson, woodwinds Drew Jurecka, violin Amy Laing, cello Douglas Perry, viola Rob Piltch, guitar Kevin Turcotte, trumpet …and more LIGHTING DESIGNER
DATE December 13 – 15, 2018, 8:00pm LOCATION
Kevin Lamotte PRODUC TION SPONSOR Slaight Music
Harbourfront Centre Theatre PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS I Pray on Christmas, Harry Connick Jr. Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis/Silent Night, Tom Waits/ Franz Xavier Gruber (I’m Spending) Hanukkah in Santa Monica, Tom Lehrer Happy Xmas/War is Over, John Lennon & Yoko Ono Merry Christmas from the Family, Robert Earl Keene
“I never know what I’m going to hear at an Art of Time concert, but I always come away feeling invigorated, challenged, surprised and delighted. Exactly what I want in a night out.”
There Are Worse Things to Believe In, Stephen Colbert
l aurie brown
Readings, surprises, and more!
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BEST MUS OF IC
Our most memorable music performances are so bountiful we’re presenting two full programs dedicated to our best. The Songs Program features arrangements of popular music performed by vocalists Steven Page, Sarah Slean, Hawksley Workman, Martin Tielli, and more. Songs by Charles Trenet, Bruce Cockburn, Queen, Jacques Brel, and more are performed by an ensemble of jazz and classical instrumentalists. The Classical Program draws from our deep reserves of chamber music repertoire. The evening includes the innovative Source & Inspiration format, featuring with songs written and performed by Danny Michel, John Southworth, and Martin Tiell, plus performances of chamber music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Bohuslav Martinu, and more.
PERFORMERS, feb 21 & 23 Gregory Hoskins, singer George Koller, bass Amy Laing, cello Steven Page, singer Sarah Slean, singer Martin Tielli, singer Hawksley Workman, singer and more Performers, Feb. 22 Benjamin Bowman, violin Andrew Burashko, piano Mark Fewer, violin Sheila Jaffé, viola Danny Michel, singer Shauna Rolston Shaw, cello John Southworth, singer Martin Tielli, singer and more PRODUC TION SPONSOR Slaight Music
DATE Songs Program, February 21 & 23, 2019, 8:00pm Classical Program, February 22, 2019, 8:00pm LOCATION Harbourfront Centre Theatre SONGS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Songs by Tom Waits, Charles Trenet, Queen, Jacques Brel, Bruce Cockburn and many more CL ASSICAL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
“I can’t remember when I’ve felt so elated by a musical experience. Any performance is guaranteed to be inspired, imaginative, and full of such tremendous talent, it’ll make you giddy.” fiona reid Actor
Chamber music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Bohuslav Martinu, Franz Schubert, and original songs by Danny Michel, John Southworth, and Martin Tielli. the 2018 / 19 concert series
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MAG & I C A TR LOS TO LO IBUTE S U RE E
Art of Time Ensemble steps out of the concert hall and into Toronto’s storied Opera House, a historic venue for live rock & roll music, for a celebration of Lou Reed. A maverick of 20th century rock music, Reed infused his music with a gritty realism and laid the groundwork for alternative music for generations to come. Experience the songs of an icon, reimagined in inventive arrangements for a 10-piece ensemble fronted by singers Shakura S’Aida, Tom Wilson, Sarah Slean, and others. DATE April 13, 2019, 8:00pm
PERFORMERS Shakura S’Aida, singer Tom Wilson, singer Sarah Slean, singer Andrew Burashko, piano Drew Jurecka, violin George Koller, bass Amy Laing, cello and more
Art of Time Ensemble is “a never-failing ride on music’s wild side.” martha burns & paul gross Actors
LOCATION The Opera House, 735 Queen St. East TICKET DETAILS Balcony is general admission, standing. This event is 19+ progr am DETAILS Songs written by Lou Reed, including: Vicious Perfect Day I’m Sticking with You Halloween Parade Sad Song and more
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BEST WOR OF MUS DS& IC
Theatre, poetry, and lyric are the focus of this assemblage of our finest pairings of words and music. Scenes from Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing are presented alongside music by Erich Korngold, and Ophelia’s Mad Scene from Hamlet, directed by Ravi Jain, is paired with lieder performed by soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian. Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt perform excerpts from their smash hit 2 Pianos 4 Hands, Margaret Atwood’s series of poems Thriller Suite is performed by Fiona Reid and set to original music, and Martha Burns, Rick Roberts, and Gregory Hoskins give performances that breach the boundaries between poetry, music, and theatre. DATE May 9 – 11, 2019, 8:00pm LOCATION Harbourfront Centre Theatre Progr am Highlights Thriller Suite, words by Margaret Atwood, music by Dan Parr Scenes from 2 Pianos 4 Hands, written by Ted Dykstra & Richard Greenblatt Scene from Fire, written by David S. Young & Paul Ledoux
ARTISTS Isabel Bayrakdarian Andrew Burashko Martha Burns Ted Dykstra Gregory Hoskins Ravi Jain Richard Greenblatt Fiona Reid and more Lighting Designer Arun Srinivasan
“Art of Time is simply one of the most interesting, innovative, original and eclectic arts companies in North America. Andrew Burashko is a brilliant artist whose curiosity knows no bounds. A season ticket to Art of Time is the best buy in town.” david ferry Actor & Director
“Art of Time makes me love music” morris panych Theatre Artist
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parking on-site
Ample underground paid parking is available onsite at the Harbourfront Centre paid parking lot directly adjacent to the theatre. There is additional paid parking at the Northeast corner of Queens Quay West and Lower Simcoe Street.
There is limited street parking in the area surrounding the theatre.
public transit & cycling Both the 509 and the 510 streetcars from Union Station service the Queens Quay West stop. Cyclists can access the theatre via the Martin Goodman Trail, and there is plenty of bicycle parking adjacent to the main entrances of the theatre.
accessibilit y The Harbourfront Centre is wheelchair accessible. To arrange wheelchair-accessible seating please book in advance through the box office (416 973 4000). Infrared hearing devices are available at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre. Please notify one of the theatre’s Front of House staff at the time of entry to arrange pick-up of your device prior tothe performance. Harbourfront Centre parking lots have Designated Accessible Parking; availability is on a first-arrival basis. A discounted rate of $5 per day maximum is offered upon presentation of a valid accessible parking permit.
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public transit & cycling The Opera House is located on both the 501 Queen and 504 King Streetcars, at Broadview St. Cyclists can use ring-and-post parking on Queen St. and Broadview St.
accessibilit y The Opera House is partially accessible; the rear tier of seating is accessible without the use of stairs. Please call 416 973 4000 to arrange accessible seating in advance. Washrooms are down one flight of stairs, and the General Admission C-Level tickets are standing room only. Art of Time Ensemble events at The Opera House are 19+.
board of directors Ian Bandeen Monica Banting Tania Carnegie David Ellins Margaret Grottenthaler Cheryl Hudson Valerie Hussey
Tim Lang Rick MacKenzie Lois Miles, Chair James O’Connor Eli Taylor Robert Sirman
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