Thursday, December 12th, 2019 at 6pm

THE BOY FROM BOLOGNA – Corelli Explored

By Ensemble Masques, International Early Music Chamber Ensemble

Presented by Festival Players

An evening of chamber music by Arcangelo Corelli, with works by his predecessors and successors – T. Merula, C.A. Lonati & G.B. Vitali, and G.F. Handel.

Members of Ensemble Masques:
Tuomo Suni & Kathleen Kajioka, baroque violins
Octavie Dostaler-Lalonde, baroque cello
Olivier Fortin, harpsichord

With commentary by Kathleen Kajioka (The New Classical FM)

Discover the truth about this widely lauded but rarely examined pillar of the baroque period. Corelli’s story told by Kathleen Kajioka (The New Classical FM) and his music performed by internationally acclaimed Ensemble Masques, recipient of the 2019 Gramaphone Award.

“…by turns beguiling and entertaining.”  – Gramophone Magazine

**Delicious sandwiches created by Flossie’s Sandwiches will be available for sale at intermission.

TWO PERFORMANCES on Friday, December 13th, 2019 at 6pm & 8pm

BEAUTIFUL THINGS – A Concert for the Season

Performed by: Bruce Dow

Presented by Festival Players

Bruce Dow, actor/singer
Mark Selby, piano

Dora Award winning Broadway actor and singer Bruce Dow, presents his 3rd annual cabaret of seasonal favourites. Enjoy new musical finds along with old favourites, starring Bruce Dow with Mark Selby on the keys.

**We invite both audiences to mingle at 7pm, and enjoy a heart-warming soup + a sweet  x-mas treat created by Rebecca from Picnic. Food included in ticket price.