Hannaford Street Silver Band celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Resident Conductor and Artistic Director Curtis Metcalf launches the 2008/09 season with Made in Canada: a 25th Anniversary Celebration. This celebratory concert features two HSSB commissions by Canadian composers: J. Scott Irvine's Hannaford Overture and Gary Kulesha's Romance for Band.
Another highlight is the world premiere of Suite for Band by young Canadian composer Marcus Venables. The HSSB also performs "ndian Daybreak by Philip Harper and "Celebration" by Donald Caokley.
To open its 25th Anniversary Season, the HSSB has invited special guests Autorickshaw with vivacious lead singer Suba Sankaran for an inspiring concert of world music. Program includes "Naline Kanthi" by Trichy Sankaran, Chana by Suba Sankaran, and Dil To Pagal Hai by U. Singh. Members of the HSSB join Autorickshaw performing Aaj Ki Raat by RD Burman with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
At 2:15 pm the HSSB's Ray Tizzard hosts a pre-concert chat with Autorickshaw in the lobby of the Jane Mallett Theatre. Following the concert, the audience is invited to join the HSSB and Autorickshaw for a celebratory reception in the Jane Mallett lobby.
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Runs: Oct
19, 2008 At: Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East, Toronto Playing: Sunday
Times: 3 pm Cost: $39, $33, $25
Getting there:
For more information contact:
St Lawrence Centre Phone:
416-366-7723 Email:
boxoffice@stlc.com
