Art of Time Ensemble's 15/16 Season

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season title sponsor

SEASON TITLE PATRONS

Eli and Phil Taylor

season at a gl ance

oc t 16 – 17, 2015

TZIGANE The influence of the Roma from Ravel to Flamenco to Django

dec 4 – 5, 2015

TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT A New Holiday Concert

apr 1 – 2, 2016

may 13 – 14, 2016

Dada, Jazz and the String Sextet: Portrait of a Forgotten Master

A Postmodern Cabaret

ERWIN HAWKSLEY SCHULHOFF WORKMAN

feb 19 – 20, 2016

ZAPPA

The Genius of Irreverence of Genius

introduction

I’d like to welcome you to the 15/16 Art of Time Ensemble concert season. We’re thrilled to once again present a selection of performances that explore and embrace a broad spectrum of musical styles.

This season’s concerts feel very true to the Art of Time ethos. They feature collaborations with remarkable artists and consistently push the limits of genre.

As always, we’re trying new things and welcoming new artists Hawksley Workman, Teng Li, Yehonatan Berick and Martha Burns among many others.

Take a moment to consider the offerings; it will be a beautiful, insightful, and fun season, and I hope you’ll join us.

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photo credit: v. tony hauser

Andrew Burashko Artistic Director

TZIGANE The Influence of the Roma from Ravel to Flamenco to Django The curious roadmaps of influence are traced in a program that connects lesser known Roma musical traditions to popular styles from across Europe. Characteristics of Romani music – rich ornamentation, unorthodox rhythms and dizzying speed – are on display in virtuosic performances of works by Brahms, Albéniz, Sarasate, Haydn and more.

The evening’s atmosphere will shift from concert hall to café with a performance by Van Django, playing in the hot jazz style made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Members of the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company – amongst the best in their craft – will put on a stunning display of flamenco guitar and dance. date

performers Yehonatan Berick, violin Andrew Burashko, piano Rachel Mercer, cello Van Django: Cameron Wilson, violin Budge Schachte, guitar Finn Manniche, cello Brent Gubbels, double bass Members of the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company lighting designer Kevin Lamotte Produc tion Sponsor Margaret and James Fleck

October 16 – 17, 2015, 8:00 pm location

Harbourfront Centre Theatre Music Johannes Brahms / Maurice Ravel / Franz Liszt / Django Reinhardt / Isaac Albéniz / Pablo Sarasate / traditional Flamenco…and more

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TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT A New Holiday Concert Art of Time introduces a new holiday tradition with a characteristic twist. Top composers will craft classics, favourites and a few unexpected selections into new arrangements for four singers and Ensemble musicians.

Featuring chestnuts by Mel Torme and Irving Berlin, along with traditional holiday carols, the concert will also feature Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, based on the Tchaikovsky ballet, performed by a 17-piece big band. Tom Lehrer’s irreverent Hanukkah in Santa Monica along with seasonal fare by Joni Mitchell, Donny Hathaway, Tom Waits, John Lennon, the Pogues and John Prine complete a repertoire with variety that you’re unlikely to hear at any other holiday concert. date

December 4 – 5, 2015, 8:00 pm location

Harbourfront Centre Theatre Progr am White Christmas / Christmas in Prison / This Christmas / Hanukkah in Santa Monica/ The Christmas Song / Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas / River / Silent Night / Christmas Card from a Hooker in Seattle / Let It Snow / O Holy Night / Fairytale of New York / Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite…and more

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singers Tom Wilson singer Jackie Richardson singer Liam Titcomb singer Jessica Mitchell singer

musicians Andrew Burashko, piano Andy Ballantyne, woodwinds Andrew Downing, double bass John Johnson, woodwinds Al Kay, trombone Alex Kondacioglu, trumpet Peter Lutek, woodwinds John MacLeod, trumpet Rachel Mercer, cello Christian Overton, trombone Rob Piltch, guitar Terry Promane, trombone Davide di Renzo, drums Stephen Sitarski, violin Tom Szczesniak, piano Kevin Turcotte, trumpet Perry White, woodwinds & others

lighting designer Kevin Lamotte

produc tion sponsor Slaight Music

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ZAPPA The Genius of Irreverence of Genius From the psychedelia of the 60s to late classical compositions of the 80s: the music of Frank Zappa defies categorization. Selections from his decades long career are presented in arrangements that highlight Zappa’s penchant for complexity and ingenuity, drawing from styles that run the gamut of musical expression.

Marked by irreverent humour and remarkable sophistication, Zappa’s rich stew of musical creation – from rock to jazz to classical – will be explored with the respect and affection he reserved for his many influences.

performers Andrew Burashko, conductor Stephen Clarke, keyboards Wallace Halladay, saxophones Gavin Hope, singer John Johnson, saxophones Blair MacKay, drums Gregory Oh, keyboards Michael Murray, guitar & others

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February 19 – 20, 2016, 8:00 pm location

Harbourfront Centre Theatre Progr am Peaches in Regalia / The Black Page / Zombie Woof / Uncle Meat / Inca Roads / Andy / Florentine Pogen …and much more

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ERWIN SCHULHOFF Dada, Jazz and the String Sextet : Portrait of a Forgotten Master A veteran of the First World War and a casualty of the Second, Prague-born Erwin Schulhoff was a member of the vanguard of creatives who bore witness to a rapidly changing world.

Before his untimely death, Schulhoff experimented with his musical voice, writing works informed by dance rhythms, absurdist elements of the dada movement, jazz, and expressionism.

In this portrait concert, Schulhoff’s breadth is on display. Program highlights include Hot Sonate for alto saxophone and piano, the provocative Sonata Erotica for Soprano performed by Martha Burns, Five Jazz Etudes for Solo Piano and the masterful String Sextet.

performersSinger Benjamin Bowman, violin Andrew Burashko, piano Martha Burns, vocals Wallace Halladay, alto saxophone Susan Hoeppner, flute Teng Li, viola Joseph Phillips, double bass Rachel Mercer, cello Stephen Sitarski, violin Thomas Wiebe, cello lighting designer Kevin Lamotte

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April 1 – 2, 2016, 8:00 pm location location

Harbourfront Centre Theatre Progr am Hot Sonate for Piano and Alto Sax / Concertino for Flute, Viola and Double Bass / Five Jazz Etudes for Solo Piano / Sonata Erotica for Soprano / String Sextet Content Note Some material may not be appropriate for younger audiences

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HAWKSLEY WORKMAN A Postmodern Cabaret A force to be reckoned with in Canada’s music landscape, Hawksley Workman blurs the lines between rock music, cabaret and theatre.

Workman will collaborate with Art of Time to create a Songbook like none we’ve done before, featuring the myriad styles that influenced his musical language, performed by one of Canada’s most dynamic and charistmatic performers.

The multi-instrumentalist and singer will examine the hard rock, folk, jazz, jazz/ rock fusion and new wave styles that inspired him on his rise to the top of the Canadian pop music scene.

performers Hawksley Workman, singer & instrumentalist Andrew Burashko, piano Rachel Mercer, cello Rob Piltch, guitar Erika Raum, violin Stephen Sitarski, violin & others lighting designer Kevin Lamotte

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May 13 – 14, 2016, 8:00 pm location

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1. I Send You This Cadmium

Red, left to right: Julian Richings, Rob Piltch, Carolyn Blackwell, Andrew Burashko, Joseph Phillips, Robert Carli, John Fitzgerald Jay

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2. What is Sacred:

Jackie Richardson 3. Magic & Loss – A Tribute to

Lou Reed: Sarah Slean 4. Dmitri Shostakovich –

A Portrait: Amanda Forsyth and Steven Dann 5. The Poem The Song:

Margaret Atwood 6. War of the Worlds,

left to right: Nicholas Campbell, Don McKellar, Marc Bendavid

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left to right: Less Allt, Max Christie, John Johnson, Andrew Burashko, Al Kay, Joan Watson 8. Words and Music:

Michael Ondaatje 9. Shakespeare – If Music Be:

Peggy Baker and Andrew Burashko 10. Magic & Loss – A Tribute to

Lou Reed: Margo Timmins 11. Marsalis & Burashko:

Branford Marsalis 12. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts

Club Band, left to right: Craig Northey, John Mann, Steven Page, Andy Maize

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HARBOURFRONT CENTRE THEATRE

Eli and Phil Taylor

All performances in the 2015/16 Art of Time Ensemble season take place at the intimate and comfortable Harbourfront Centre Theatre within the newly revitalized waterfront area at 235 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto.

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board of direc tors Nichole Anderson Ian Bandeen Tania Carnegie Rita Davies Tim Deacon, CA David Ellins

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Art of Time Ensemble’s participation in the Creative Strategies Incubator and Performing Arts Internship programs are made possible by:

The Telus Foundation Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Margaret Grottenthaler Rick MacKenzie Lois Miles James O’Connor Eli Taylor

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accessibilit y Harbourfront Centre parking lots have designated Accessible Parking; availability is on a first arrival basis. A discounted parking rate of $5 per day maximum is offered upon presentation of a valid accessible parking permit.

The Harbourfront Centre Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair seating can be accommodated with advance booking through the box-office.

Infrared hearing devices are available at the Harbourfront entre Theatre. Please notify one of the Theatre’s Front Of House staff at the time of entry to arrange device pick-up prior to the performance. credits

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