| Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall 2005-2006 Profile |
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The 2005-2006 International Vocal Recital Series features mezzo soprano Cecilia Bartoli, tenor Ian Bostridge, soprano Measha Brueggergosman and baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky. The Virtuoso Performances Series returns with pianist Yundi Li, Budapest Festival Orchestra and Les Violons du Roy. Also performing is the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with Riccardo Muti conducting. Highlights in world music & dance include Yamato – The Drummers of Japan, Ballet Flamenco José Porcel, Portuguese fado singer Mariza, and godfather of Indian music, Ravi Shankar’s, Festival of India II. Jazz highlights include The Blind Boys of Alabama, Buddy Guy, Ornette Coleman, and The Toronto Blues Society’s 19th Annual Women’s Blues Revue. Annual traditions continue with the RBC Seniors’ Jubilee, the Massed Military Band Spectacular, and New Year’s staples Salute To Vienna and Massey Hall’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza. The holidays are celebrated with John McDermott, Canadian Brass, Dianne Reeves, Tafelmusik’s Sing-Along Messiah and the Toronto Children’s Chorus. 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto ON M5J 2H5 416-593-4822, ext. 207 Tara Joyce, marketing & new media associate tara.joyce@rth-mh.com www.roythomson.com www.masseyhall.com |