Our volunteer group is excited to introduce this year's lineup. They range from the intimate and delightful, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton silent movies with accompanying pianist Bruce Vogt, to the mighty, J.S. Bach's magnificent Christmas Oratorio (2 concerts and a meal at one of six local restaurants), and everything in between! Please take a moment to look over our offerings at https://kingstonroadvillageconcertseries.eventbrite.com. We hope that you'll be able to attend at least one of them.
1. Send a donation of any amount - even $25 makes a difference
* A tax receipt and listing in the concert programmes
2. Sponsor an artist for $500
* All of the above, plus...
* A big thank you from the stage
* Meet and greet with the sponsored artist
3. Sponsor a concert for $1500
* All of the above, plus...
* Logo inclusion on the poster and programme for the sponsored concert
* Mention in the public press release for the sponsored concert
* Web link to your business on our concert info website
4. Become a name sponsor for the full series for $5000
* All of the above plus...
* Logo inclusion in all season ads, posters and programmes
* Mention in the public press releases for all season concerts
We are all volunteers for everything that goes on behind the scenes.
We see it as a win-win-win...musicians are supported, a local community is brought together through music and the arts, and we all get to enjoy a beautiful space
that is a hub for arts activity in our neighbourhood.
Please make sure to mark it for the Concert Series. Or e-transfer at [email protected]. Again, make sure to note that it is for the Concert Series. Thank you!
Hope to see you soon,
Presents
Sunday, October 26 @ 2pm
Percussiano3
One piano, two pianists, and percussion come together for a six-handed musical marvel.
This Vancouver trio delights the senses!
Saturday, November 22 @ 7:30 pm
Callista Trio
Direct from Montreal, the Callista Piano Trio is one of Canada’s newest and most dynamic
chamber ensembles. Enjoy Rachmaninov, Beethoven and Schumann for violin, cello and piano.
Sunday, December 7 @ 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
J. S. Bach, Christmas Oratorio
Witness 120 performers from Toronto’s Amadeus Choir, former members of the Toronto
Symphony Orchestra and performers from the University of Toronto. Two concerts with a meal included - if you plan to attend only one Christmas event this year, make it this one!
CONCERT ONE 4:00 - 5:30 pm, CONCERT TWO 7:30 - 9:00 pm.
Dinner 5:30 - 7:00 pm at one of 6 local restaurants
Saturday, February 21 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Night at the Movies
KRU turns into a movie theatre - enjoy these three genius comedians/directors: Chaplin, Keaton and Harold Lloyd in their silent movie classics, with brilliant improvised accompaniments by pianist Bruce Vogt. There’ll be popcorn!
Sunday, February 22 @ 2:00 p.m.
Songs of Consolation for our Distracted Times
Former University of Victoria piano prof Bruce Vogt presents a solo piano recital of early English
and French keyboard works. Also included is music by Rameau, Debussy, Chopin and Schubert.
Friday, March 6 @ 6 p.m.
FREE Family Show!
Pizza & Pyjamas Party! JUNO nominee Chris McKhool along with members of Sultans of String present
his brand-new album, Little Leaf. Just like the Pied Piper, Chris will capture the hearts and minds of your young family with this enchanting performance. Free Pizza at 5:30, and concert at 6:00 pm. (Special school performance at 1:00 pm).
Please register in advance.
Friday, May 29 @ 7:30 p.m.
Arkora
Composers Bach, Hildegard von Bingen, and DuFay find a meeting place in this concert of voices and instruments
from different centuries and traditions, including alto sax, electric guitar, turntables, harmonium, strings, tabla,
and analogue synths. Multi-instrumentalist Benton Roark and singer/conductor Kathleen Allan have conceived
an immersive concert unlike anything you’ve heard before. See you there!
Tickets available at: https://kingstonroadvillageconcerts.eventbrite.com
Schmaltz & Pepper Concert - February 2025
