Tuesday 30 April 2013

REZONANCE BAROQUE ENSEMBLE: Springtime in Paris

Spring has arrived! Come join us at RPC this Sunday May 5 at 3pm, when we host REZONANCE BAROQUE ENSEMBLE in a concert of music by the French baroque masters. Lead by violinist Rezan Onen-Lapointe and harpsichordist David Podgorski, Rezonance is a new Toronto-based ensemble that has performed in Montreal and was recently heard at the Tranzac Club in the Annex area. Also featuring soprano Brittany Rae, the program features works by Couperin, Rameau, and many more.

Tickets at door: $20/adult, $10/seniors&students. Rosedale Presbyterian is located at 129 Mount Pleasant Road, two blocks north of Bloor by Sherbourne Station.

Monday 22 April 2013

JEAN-WILLY KUNZ organ recital April 28 3pm

Rosedale Presbyterian is proud to host an organ recital featuring Jean-Willy Kunz,  a French organist based in Montreal.  Mr. Kunz has recently been appointed to the prestigious position of Resident Organist of the Montreal Symphony,  where he will oversee the installation of the new 'Pierre Beique' Casavant organ in the orchestra's new Hall.

The concert will feature important organ works by Bach,  Bruhns,  Muffat, Mendelssohn,  and Schumann. Mr. Kunz will also delight us with an improvisation on submitted themes in the French romantic tradition.

The event is at 3pm on Sunday April 28. Rosedale Presbyterian is located at 129 Mount Pleasant Road,  two blocks north of Bloor Street by Sherbourne Station. Admission is $20.

Come hear a rising star of the organ world!

Thursday 18 April 2013

*PRESS RELEASE* Recitals at Rosedale: A New Vocal Series

Love …Actually? Requited and otherwise! Sometimes it's the "otherwise" that makes for the best music. Come and find out! Pianists Rachel Andrist and John Greer would like to invite you to a preview concert of their exciting new vocal series, Recitals at Rosedale.

On the evening of June 1 at 7:30, you will have the chance to hear some of your favourite Toronto singers and discover the vocal artists of tomorrow in a sampler concert of their 2013-14 season. Enjoy selections from Franz Schubert to Noël Coward, from John Dowland to John Greer and a glass of wine with the artists after the concert. Tickets are only $20.

The 2013-2014 season will feature four intriguing programs inspired by the beautiful interior and acoustics of our host church, tapping the wealth of vocal repertoire for both concert hall and opera house.

All concerts at 2:30 PM at Rosedale Presbyterian Church, 129 Mt. Pleasant Road, located on Mt. Pleasant at South Drive - a ten minute walk north of Bloor Street.

Ticket sales and subscription will be available at the June 1st Launch Concert or by email: office@rpcc.ca or call us at 416-921-1931. Subscription tickets are $100, $80 for COC subscribers, and cash, cheques, or Visa will be accepted.