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2011/12 Subscription Series
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John Morris Russell and the Sultans of String
SEP 23 & 24 | CITS
John Morris Russell, conductor
Sultans of String
2010 Juno Award nominees and "Canada's ambassadors of musical diversity," Sultans of String thrill audiences worldwide with their global tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz. Led by recently-appointed-conductor of the Cincinnati Pops, and KWS favourite John Morris Russell, they'll start your KWS season with style!
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The Canadian Brass
OCT 28 & 29 | CITS
Canadian Brass, brass quintet
Five tremendous brass musicians - each a virtuoso and humourist in his own right - form the legendary tux and tennis shoes Canadian Brass. With an international reputation, dozens of best-selling CDs, the Canadian Brass have truly earned the distinction of "the world's most famous brass group".
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Yuletide Spectacular
DEC 16 & 17 | CITS
John Morris Russell, conductor
Grand Philharmonic Choir
Grand Philharmonic Children’s Choir
Synergy Handbell Choir
Classical Dance Conservatory
Celebrate your holidays with a brand new Yuletide Spectacular hosted and conducted by John Morris Russell! Joining the KWS in you favourite family holiday tradition will be choirs, dancers, a handbell choir and more, performing holiday classics new and old. |
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Broadway 1959
JAN 20 & 21 | CITS
Ted Sperling, conductor
Broadway legend Ted Sperling is a director, music director, arranger, orchestrator, conductor, singer, pianist and violinist. Music director and conductor for the Tony Award-winning revival of South Pacific and recent revival of Guys and Dolls, he joins the KWS to lead a program of songs that made a splash on Broadway in 1959, including West Side Story, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Once Upon a Mattress, The Music Man, and more.
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Classical Mystery Tour
FEB 10 & 11 | CITS
Classical Mystery Tour, guest artists
These four musicians, that look and sound just like the Beatles, join your KWS to present Beatles tunes sung, played, and perofrmed exactly as they were written. Hear Penny Lane with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of Yesterday with an acoustic guitar and string quartet. From early Beatles through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of the Beatles like you've never heard them: totally live.
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The Music of John Williams
MAR 2 & 3 | CITS
Michael Krajewski, conductor
One of the most famous composers of this century, John Williams' scores have revolutionized the film industry. This concert features some of his most notable themes: E.T., Superman, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter. The concert also includes the music we know and love from all six Star Wars films. |
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Saluting the Big Bands...Past & Present
Apr 13 & 14 | CITS
Matt Catingub, conductor/saxophone/vocals
Hawaiian conductor and performer Matt Catingub wowed us last year with his stunning Sinatra arrangements. This year he leads the KWS celebrating the music of the famous big bands, past, present and future with selections by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and Quincy Jones, and hits like In the Mood, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) and more.
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National Chinese Acrobats
May 10* & 11 | CITS
National Chinese Acrobats
Visually stunning, the National Chinese Acrobats join your KWS in an unforgettable performance featuring daring manoeuvres, feats of strength, gymnastics, balancing and more. Featuring traditional Chinese instruments along with western orchestral instruments, the acrobats will wow you with their skill in a multicultural spectacular!
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