Elora Festival Brochure 2017
In the summer of 1979, Professor Michael Purvis-Smith fell in love with the beautiful village of Elora and dreamed of establishing a festival of music there fashioned after the world-renowned Tanglewood Festival in Massachusetts. A small group of like-minded residents, including music student Noel Edison, shared his vision and pooled their efforts to present the first Three Centuries Festival the following August. The critics were generous in their praise — the inaugural Festival was a hit! The annual Festival continued to grow in stature and fame; the refining of its mission and name along the way resulted in the formal establishment of the Elora Festival in 1990. Over the years the Elora Festival has showcased such Canadian luminaries as Holly Cole, Sarah McLachlan, Moe Kaufman, Jesse Cook, The Tenors, Dawn Upshaw, Randy Bachman, Ben Heppner, Steven Page, Molly Johnson and others. Now entering its 38th season as one of Ontario’s preeminent music festivals, The Elora Festival celebrates Canada’s 150th by showcasing the rich musical heritage and diversity of some of Canada’s critically acclaimed talent in the choral, classical, jazz, and folk music realm. Included are the legendary Gordon Lightfoot, Angela Hewitt, Joni NehRita, Charles Richard-Hamelin, Cecilia Quartet, Karina Gauvin, and more! For tickets and information, visit www.elorafestival.ca
In the summer of 1979, Professor Michael Purvis-Smith fell in love with the beautiful village of Elora and dreamed of establishing a festival of music there fashioned after the world-renowned Tanglewood Festival in Massachusetts. A small group of like-minded residents, including music student Noel Edison, shared his vision and pooled their efforts to present the first Three Centuries Festival the following August. The critics were generous in their praise — the inaugural Festival was a hit! The annual Festival continued to grow in stature and fame; the refining of its mission and name along the way resulted in the formal establishment of the Elora Festival in 1990.
Over the years the Elora Festival has showcased such Canadian luminaries as Holly Cole, Sarah McLachlan, Moe Kaufman, Jesse Cook, The Tenors, Dawn Upshaw, Randy Bachman, Ben Heppner, Steven Page, Molly Johnson and others.
Now entering its 38th season as one of Ontario’s preeminent music festivals, The Elora Festival celebrates Canada’s 150th by showcasing the rich musical heritage and diversity of some of Canada’s critically acclaimed talent in the choral, classical, jazz, and folk music realm. Included are the legendary Gordon Lightfoot, Angela Hewitt, Joni NehRita, Charles Richard-Hamelin, Cecilia Quartet, Karina Gauvin, and more!
For tickets and information, visit www.elorafestival.ca
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STARLIGHT SERIES<br />
Melissa Lauren<br />
July 29 | 9:15pm | $30 | Youth: $15 | Child: $5<br />
Grand River Raceway Tent<br />
A tribute to the great songs of Richard<br />
Rodgers, performed by critically acclaimed<br />
Toronto-based jazz-pop singer, Melissa<br />
Lauren.<br />
HYMN TASTING<br />
July 30 | 4pm | $45 | Youth: $15 | Child: $5<br />
St. John’s Church<br />
The <strong>Elora</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> brings back a wonderful<br />
tradition! Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful<br />
hymns with The <strong>Elora</strong> Singers and sing along<br />
with your favourites.<br />
FOLKSONGS! CANADA & BEYOND<br />
A Leonard Cohen Tribute<br />
July 30 | 2 pm | $40 | Youth: $15 | Child: $5<br />
Gambrel Barn<br />
The <strong>Elora</strong> Singers team up with<br />
internationally-renowned soprano Patricia<br />
O’Callaghan, to present a tribute to iconic<br />
Canadian and international folk songs for piano, bass, and<br />
voice — including a special tribute to the memory of Canadian<br />
singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen!<br />
MARITIME TOUR PREVIEW CONCERT<br />
presented by Toronto Mendelssohn Choir<br />
October 1, <strong>2017</strong> | 3:30pm<br />
IN REMEMBRANCE<br />
Fauré and Duruflé Requiems<br />
November 4, <strong>2017</strong> | 3:30pm<br />
MESSIAH<br />
December 10, <strong>2017</strong> 3:30pm<br />
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS<br />
December 19 & 20, <strong>2017</strong> | 5 & 7:30pm<br />
SOUP CONCERT<br />
February 10, 2018<br />
Optional soup lunch: 12pm<br />
Performance: 2:00pm<br />
GRAND & INTIMATE<br />
with Toronto Mendelssohn Choir<br />
March 11, 2018 | 3:30pm<br />
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To order tickets, call 519-846-0331 or visit www.elorafestival.ca
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