Juried Showcase # 1 - Thursday, Oct 18, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Juried Showcase #1 -adult, mixed genres
MOTUS O Dance Theatre
Carmina Burana
Astonishing. Irreverent. Indescribable. (Are you ready?) Come and soar through the themes of love, lust and life with MOTUS O’s interpretation of Carl Orff's masterpiece. Join a band of renegade monks as they journey through colourful landscapes to drink deeply of the offerings of this world. With Orff’s powerful operatic score pumping through MOTUS O’s seamless weaving of live video footage, stunning costumes and their signature choreography, this show erupts on stage as an exhilarating theatrical barrage of the senses!
Management: Jack Langenhuizen, MOTUS O
Telephone: 905-640-8647
Fax: N/A
Email: motuso@sympatico.ca
Website: Click Here to visit online
Triple Forte
Triple Forte brings together three of Canada's finest soloists. Violinist Jasper Wood, cellist Yegor Dyachkov and pianist David Jalbert have now joined forces to create powerful musical evenings that will thrill aficionados and new-comers alike. This sought-after piano trio has captured critics' and audiences' attention with their passion, intelligence and sensitivity, not to mention the sheer joy that they bring to the stage. Separately, as soloists, these three stars have delighted audiences internationally for years. Together they now make up Canada's newest chamber music asset.
Management: Richard Paul Concert Artists
Telephone: 416-595-9555 or 866-334-8046
Fax: 416/504-8702
Email: Richard@greatconcerts.com
Website:Click Here to visit online.
Chic Gamine
Chic Gamine, a vocal supergroup from Winnipeg’s French community, has been singing together since 1999. This self-proclaimed un-choir, blends bewitching melodies and harmonies with pulsing instrumental and vocal percussion, bringing the power of the voice to the forefront. Chic Gamine travels from Brazilian Samba, to Southern Soul, and home to French-Canadian folk, showcasing original compositions along the way. Compelling and soulful, Chic Gamine’s songtresses create a spicy, border-blending journey of sound.
Management: LiveTourArtists
Telephone: 866-400-1003
Fax: N/A
Email: dana@livetourartists.com
Website:Click Here to visit online.
Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company
The essence of flamenco lies deep in its distinctive sounds and rhythms. Under the direction of Esmeralda Enrique, the company is hailed as one of Canada’s most innovative dance companies, fusing contemporary music, non-traditional instrumentation and modern dance forms with the essentials of true flamenco creating a style that is exciting and unconventional. With unique, talented dancers and musicians, EESDC posseses the force and vitality that projects a vision that is intense and current.
Management: Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company
Telephone: 416-595-5753
Fax: N/A
Email: eesdc@flamencos.net
Website:Click Here to visit online.
Penderecki String Quartet
The Penderecki String Quartet was formed in 1986 and has become one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of their generation, recently performing throughout North America as well as international festivals throughout Europe and Asia. The PSQ champions a wide range of repertoire from Haydn to Zappa, premiering over 100 new works to date. Described by Fanfare Magazine as "an ensemble of formidable power and keen musical sensitivity” they are now entering their 15th year as Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo.
Management: Richard Paul Concert Artists
Telephone: 416-595-9555 or 866-334-8046
Email: Richard@greatconcerts.com
Website:Click Here to visit online.
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