I will have the pleasure of performing this incredible choral work with the Choir of the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul and members of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal on Good Friday.
MONTREAL, QC - MAR. 16, 2010 - On Friday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m., the Choir and Baroque Orchestra of The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul presents J. S. Bach's Mass in B Minor. 21-year-old conducting prodigy Jordan de Souza leads the performance, and Director of Music Jonathan Oldengarm and McGill University's Hank Knox play continuo. Soloists are drawn from the choir. A donation of $20 will be received; tickets are not required.
The 60-voice semi-professional Choir of the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul has a long tradition of excellence. In addition to singing weekly services, since the 1960's the Choir has presented much of the standard oratorio repertoire in concert with orchestra, and is heard nationally each year in the CBC Radio Sing-In.
The 29-piece baroque orchestra led by Concertmaster Olivier Brault includes many of North America's leading early-music performers.
The service begins at 8:00 p.m. on Good Friday, April 2. A donation of $20 will be received; tickets are not required. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
MONTRÉAL (Québec), le 16 mars 2010 - Le vendredi 2 avril à 20 h, le Chœur et l'Orchestre baroque de l'église St. Andrew et St. Paul présentent la Messe en si mineur de J.-S. Bach. La performance sera dirigée par son Chef de choeur, le prodige de 21 ans, Jordan de Souza, alors que son Directeur de la musique Jonathan Oldengarm et Hank Knox de l'Université McGill joueront la basse continue. Les solistes proviennent du chœur. Un don de 20,00 $ sera reçu; les billets ne sont pas requis.
Le chœur de l'église St. Andrew and St. Paul de soixante voix possède une longue tradition d'excellence. En plus de chanter lors des cérémonies hebdomadaires, au moins depuis les années soixante, le Chœur avec orchestre présente un grand nombre d'oratorios renommés. L'ensemble est entendu annuellement, à l'échelle nationale, sur les ondes de la radio publique canadienne lors de l'émission CBC Radio Sing-In.
L'Orchestre baroque, composée de 29 musiciens, sous la direction du premier violon Olivier Brault, comprend plusieurs interprètes de la musique ancienne renommés en Amérique du Nord.
La culte débute à 20 h le vendredi saint 2 avril. Un don de 20,00 $ sera reçu; les billets ne sont pas requis.Les portes ouvrent à 19 h.
L'église St. Andrew et St. Paul est située à l'angle des rues Sherbrooke et Redpath. L'entrée principale donne sur la rue Sherbrooke, à coté du pavilion Hornstein du Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal. Métro (Guy-Concordia) ou l'autobus 24 (arrêt à la rue Bishop).L'église St. Andrew and St. Paul constitue une famille chrétienne florissante du dynamique centre-ville de Montréal. Bien encrés dans la tradition presbytérienne, nous invitons tous et chacun à venir partager la fraternité de notre congrégation.
L'Atelier d'opéra de l'Université de Montréal présente Der Zigeunerbaron
Opérette Le Baron Tzigane de Johann Strauss fils présentée par l'Atelier d'opéra de l'Université de Montréal en collaboration avec l'Orchestre de l'Université de Montréal - sous la direction de Raffi Armenian (chef invité) - Mise en scène : Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière
Les 24, 25, 26 et 27 février à 19h30 à la salle Claude-Champagne.
Faculté de musique, 220 avenue Vincent-d'Indy (métro Édouard-Montpetit)
Coût : 25 $, 23 $ (aînés), 10 $ (étudiants).
Billetterie ADMISSION: 514 790-1245
Billetterie de la faculté: 514 343-6427
Vous pouvez aussi acheter les billets à la porte, les soirs des représentations, à partir de 17h30.
Chanté en allemand, avec dialogues en français. Surtitres anglais et français.
24 et 26 Février Distribution ORANGE
Barinkay: Andrzej Stec
Saffi: Carol Léger
Czipra: Christianne Bélanger
Carnero: Laurent Deleuil-Millette
Zsupan: Xavier Roy
Mirabella: Charlotte Cumberbirch
Arsena: Florie Gauthier-Valiquette
Ottokar: Éric Thériault
Homonay: Jean-Michel Richer
25 et 27 Février Distribution POMME
Barinkay: Chris Coyne
Saffi: Annie Levesque
Czipra: KATHRYN HUMPHRIES
Carnero: Laurent Deleuil-Millette
Zsupan: Stefano Saykaly
Mirabella: Catherine Gentilcore
Arsena: Isabelle Huchette
Ottokar: Brandon Adams
Homonay: Jean-Michel Richer
Tune in to the CBC Sing-In!
I would like to announce that the choir I sing in at the Church of St. Andrews and St. Paul will be featured on 22 radio stations all over the world in the weeks to come. Here's an excerpt from the church website to explain all about it:
The CBC Sing-In packed the Sanctuary for the 30th time on Sunday afternoon, December 13. The choir and organ, joined by an ensemble of musicians, performed a wide-ranging reportoire including all the Christmas favourites and compositions by Canadian composers. The age-old story of the Saviour's birth and a special story from The Rev. Rod Ferguson added the finishing touches to a perfect start to your Christmas season. Courtesy of the CBC, you can listen to the entire 2008 Sing-In. We will post the link to the 2009 Sing-In as soon as it's available.
The 2009 CBC Christmas Sing-In will be broadcast across Canada:
December 20 at 5:00 pm on CBC Radio 2 (93.5 FM in Montreal)
Christmas Day at 9:00 am on CBC Radio 2 (93.5 FM in Montreal)
Christmas Day at 12:00 noon on CBC Radio One (88.5 FM in Montreal)
Christmas Day at 4:30 pm on Espace Musique (100.7 FM in Montreal)
and at various times on Christmas Day on Sirius Satellite Channel 137
It will also be broadcast in more than 20 countries over stations associated with the European Broadcasting Union.
I have to say, we sounded amazing.
Hope you can tune in!
The CBC Sing-In packed the Sanctuary for the 30th time on Sunday afternoon, December 13. The choir and organ, joined by an ensemble of musicians, performed a wide-ranging reportoire including all the Christmas favourites and compositions by Canadian composers. The age-old story of the Saviour's birth and a special story from The Rev. Rod Ferguson added the finishing touches to a perfect start to your Christmas season. Courtesy of the CBC, you can listen to the entire 2008 Sing-In. We will post the link to the 2009 Sing-In as soon as it's available.
The 2009 CBC Christmas Sing-In will be broadcast across Canada:
December 20 at 5:00 pm on CBC Radio 2 (93.5 FM in Montreal)
Christmas Day at 9:00 am on CBC Radio 2 (93.5 FM in Montreal)
Christmas Day at 12:00 noon on CBC Radio One (88.5 FM in Montreal)
Christmas Day at 4:30 pm on Espace Musique (100.7 FM in Montreal)
and at various times on Christmas Day on Sirius Satellite Channel 137
It will also be broadcast in more than 20 countries over stations associated with the European Broadcasting Union.
I have to say, we sounded amazing.
Hope you can tune in!
Tune in to CFUV 101.9 FM on Remembrance Day!
Liz and I will once again be featured on CFUV 101.9 FM's special program on November 11th, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, also transmitting on cable 104.3, and through their web page cfuv.uvic.ca. Our recordings of Skye Boat Song, Black is the Colour, and Bonny Portmore from our 2005 "Harbour Lights" CD will be featured in the second and third hours of the program.
Hope you can listen!
Hope you can listen!
Bonnes Nouvelles!
Tout d'abord j'ai gagné une grande bourse de la Faculté des Études Supérieurs et Postdoctorales. La bourse compense les droits de scolarité supplémentaires imposés aux étudiants canadiens qui ne résident pas au Québec. Grâce à mes relevés des notes d’Acadia et de SMUS, mes droits de scolarités seront réduit par environ 5300$.
Deuxièmement, je gagnais un rôle de l’Opéra de l’Université de Montréal cette année. Je vais interpréter Czipra dans «Der Zigeunerbaron» de Johann Strauss. Elle est une diseuse de bonne aventure et la mère de l’ingénue. J'ai hâte à jouer une Tzigane! "Der Zigeunerbaron" va jouer à la fin de février 2010. Les airs seront chantés en allemand, et le dialogue sera en français.
Encore une fois en anglais…
I have good news!
First off, I’ve won a big scholarship from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The scholarship covers the supplementary fees for out-of-province students. Thanks to my marks from Acadia and SMUS, my tuition will be reduced by about $5300.00.
The other good news is that I’ve been given a role in the Opera here at U de M this year. I’m playing Czipra in “The Gypsy Baron” by Johann Strauss. She is a fortune-teller and the mother of the ingénue. I am very excited to play a gypsy! The Gypsy Baron will hit the stage at the end of February 2010. The music will be sung in German with French dialogue.
Deuxièmement, je gagnais un rôle de l’Opéra de l’Université de Montréal cette année. Je vais interpréter Czipra dans «Der Zigeunerbaron» de Johann Strauss. Elle est une diseuse de bonne aventure et la mère de l’ingénue. J'ai hâte à jouer une Tzigane! "Der Zigeunerbaron" va jouer à la fin de février 2010. Les airs seront chantés en allemand, et le dialogue sera en français.
Encore une fois en anglais…
I have good news!
First off, I’ve won a big scholarship from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The scholarship covers the supplementary fees for out-of-province students. Thanks to my marks from Acadia and SMUS, my tuition will be reduced by about $5300.00.
The other good news is that I’ve been given a role in the Opera here at U de M this year. I’m playing Czipra in “The Gypsy Baron” by Johann Strauss. She is a fortune-teller and the mother of the ingénue. I am very excited to play a gypsy! The Gypsy Baron will hit the stage at the end of February 2010. The music will be sung in German with French dialogue.
La Rentrée
Quelle rentrée ç'a été!
Je bravais quelques défis à cause des modifications imposées sur la maîtrise en Musique à U de M ....je ne vais pas vous ennuyer avec les détails. Mais enfin tout va bien. J'aime beaucoup Catherine Sévigny (mon enseignante du chant), et j'avais déjà beaucoup appris d'elle.
Jusqu'ici, j'aime la vie d'une étudiante à la maîtrise. Je ne suis pas trop occupé: je n'ai que mon leçon du chant une fois par semaine, mes coachings (avec deux coaches extraordinaires!), deux cours de 1er cycle (littérature du chant et Diction Lyrique Français, que je suivre sans évaluation), et un «projet spéciale» (rédaction sur un sujet de mon choix - j'ai choisi les «trouser roles») comme séminaire de 2me cycle. Donc, j'ai beaucoup de temps pour pratiquer et pour faire de la recherche!
Toutes mes professeurs et coaches sont merveilleux, extrêmement gentils, et sympas. Je me sens comme je suis arrivé dans un environnement vraiment comfortable.
J’ai gagné un job à temps-partiel comme choriste à l’église Presbytérien St. Andrew and St. Paul, sur la rue Sherbrooke. C’est une grande chorale, avec beaucoup d'étudiants en voix à McGill. Le chorale sonne extraordinaire, et je suis vraiment reconnaissante d'en faire partie. On chantera plusieurs beaux mélodies pendant la saison, y compris des concerts avec l’Orchestre Métropolitain, le CBC Sing-In à être radiodiffusé le 3me dimanche de décembre, et une représentation de la "messe en si mineur" de Bach à Pâques. Toutes les détails sont sur le site-web http://www.standrewstpaul.com/
On pourrait aussi écouter à chaque service n'importe quand sur le site-web. Je vous recommande à écoutez l'Introit et le Anthem Offeratoire.
http://www.standrewstpaul.com/multimedia/
Le temps avait été varié - d'humide à pluvieux à ensoleillé et froid. J'ai hâte aux couleurs des feuilles!
J’ai beaucoup d'opportunités à pratiquer mon français chez moi avec ma coloc, et avec mes amis de "l’école français". C’est toujours un défi, mais j’apprends quelque chose de nouvel chaque jour, et je deviens de plus en plus confortable en parlant en français. Mais c’est dûr de ne parler pas en anglais à l’école parce-que même que mes cours auront lieu en français, il y a plusieurs étudiants et professeurs anglophones, et la langue anglais est partout dans les corridors.
Bien, c’est tout pour l'instant, mais j’écrirai de nouvel quand j'ai des nouvelles!
Encore une fois, en anglais.
Back to School, and has it ever been a challenge! The administrative stuff is finally in order. I'm very much looking forward to studying with my voice teacher, Catherine Sévigny. I feel like I've already learned so much from her.
I love the life of a Masters student thusfar. I’m not extremely busy at school - I only have my lesson once a week, voice coachings (with two fabulous coaches!), two undergrad courses, song literature and French Diction, which I’m auditing, and a “special project” (essay on a subject of my choice – I’ve chosen to compare two “trouser roles”), as my graduate seminar. So I have lots of time to practice, do research, and enjoy my new city!
The professors and vocal coaches here are extremely knowledgeable, and also very supportive and helpful. I really feel like I’ve arrived in a nurturing environment.
I have procured myself a job as a paid chorister at St. Andrew and St. Paul Presbyterian Church on Sherbrooke St. It’s a big choir composed of lots of singers from McGill. The choir sounds amazing, and I am very grateful to be a part of it. We’re going to sing lots of beautiful music during the season, and there are plans for a concert with L’Orchestre Métropolitain, the annual CBC Sing-In, which is broadcast the 3rd Sunday in December, and a performance of the Bach B minor Mass at Easter. All the details are on their website http://www.standrewstpaul.com/
You can also listen to the services and choir anytime on the website. I recommend the Introit and Offertory Anthem.
http://www.standrewstpaul.com/multimedia/
The weather here has been varied – from unbearably humid to rainy to sunny and cold. I can’t wait for the leaves to change colour!
I’ve had lots of opportunities to practice my French with my profs, with my roommate Tiana and with my friends from the summer oral communication course. It’s always a challenge, but I learn something new every day, and I’m becoming more and more comfortable speaking French.
Well that’s all for now! I’ll write again when I have more news!
Premiers jours à Montréal
Bien, je suis à Montréal pendant quelques semaines, et j’adore la belle ville! Mon cours de français orale est déjà une moitié complet, et je ne crois pas comment j'ai déjà tellement appris! J’ai eu l’opportunité de faire connaître la ville de Montréal grâce à "l'école français". On a même fait une voyage à la ville de Québec! Mon nouvel appartement est super – très vide – mais il rassemble déjà comme chez moi. J’habite dans un quartier avec de belles maisons de brique, des grands arbres jalonnant des rues, et beaucoup de magasines! Les cours commencent bientôt – j'ai hâte!
Encore, en Anglais…
Well, I`ve been in Montreal for two weeks now, and I`m loving it! I`m halfway done my Oral French course, and I can`t believe how much I`ve learned! I`ve had the chance to do lots of sightseeing with the program, including a day trip to Quebec City. The new apartment is great – very bare right now – but starting to feel like home. I live in a great neighborhood with lovely brick rowhouses, big leafy trees lining the streets, and lots of good shopping! School starts in a couple of weeks – can`t wait!
Thanks to all my supporters!
I want to extend a heartfelt `thank you` to everyone who attended my recital. It meant so much to me to see so many friends and supporters in the audience!
The funds raised by donation have made a significant dent in my tuition fees at L'Universite de Montreal - THANK YOU! I honestly couldn't have done it without your support.
Moving day is July 23 - less than a month away! The remaining weeks will be occupied with packing and busking on the inner harbour. The weekly schedule can be found on the homepage of the Causeway Buskers Society, if you're interested in catching me in action!
http://causewayartists.ca/home.html
Kathryn Humphries Solo Recital
You are invited to a recital of songs and arias
Kathryn Humphries, Mezzo-soprano
With Kelly Charlton, Piano
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8pm
Wood Recital Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music,
900 Johnson St.
Programme:
Erbarme Dich J.S. Bach
From St. Matthew Passion
*****
Cara speme G.F. Handel
From Giulio Cesare
Parto, Parto W.A. Mozart
From La Clemenza di Tito
*****
Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht G. Mahler
Ging heut Morgen übers Feld
From Lieder eines Fahrenden gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)
*****
Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle? C. Gounod
From Roméo et Juliette
~Intermission~
Pie Jesu (featuring Johnny Humphries) M. Duruflé
From Requiem Mass
*****
Nacht A. Berg
From Sieben Fruhe Lieder (Seven Early Songs)
All once I gladly owned S. Rachmaninov
Aria Ioanna (Joan᾽s Aria) P. Tchaikovsky
From Orleanskaya Deva (Joan of Arc)
*****
Now I lay me down T. Francis
From An Inch of Nothing
Hi Sooky! J. Greer
From A Sarah Binks Songbook
All proceeds from the recital are going towards Kathryn’s tuition fees for the Masters degree program in Vocal performance at L’Université de Montréal. Kathryn was accepted “on the spot” at her audition in March, and will be studying with Catherine Sévigny. She is excited to be improving her French language skills at this Francophone University, and taking in the vibrant arts scene in Montreal.
Kathryn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Acadia University in May 2007. For the past two years she has been continuing her voice studies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and in Italy and France during the summers. While in Victoria she has participated in productions with the VCM Opera Studio and the Pacific Opera Chorus. She was a 2008 POV Young Artist, soloist with the Victoria Philharmonic Choir and the VCM Mozart & Haydn Festival, and this year`s “most promising singer” at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival.
This recital programme is a selection of songs and arias which Kathryn has performed this past year at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, the VCM Opera Idol competition, the VCM Lieder competition, Opera Studio`s Production of Giulio Cesare, and the Christ Church Cathedral St. Cecilia`s Day celebration.
Special thanks to my German coach Klàdia Robertsdottìr-Lewis, Anna Cal, my Russian coach, and Jean Beauregard, my French teacher, for their guidance over the year.
Kathryn Humphries, Mezzo-soprano
With Kelly Charlton, Piano
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8pm
Wood Recital Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music,
900 Johnson St.
Programme:
Erbarme Dich J.S. Bach
From St. Matthew Passion
*****
Cara speme G.F. Handel
From Giulio Cesare
Parto, Parto W.A. Mozart
From La Clemenza di Tito
*****
Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht G. Mahler
Ging heut Morgen übers Feld
From Lieder eines Fahrenden gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)
*****
Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle? C. Gounod
From Roméo et Juliette
~Intermission~
Pie Jesu (featuring Johnny Humphries) M. Duruflé
From Requiem Mass
*****
Nacht A. Berg
From Sieben Fruhe Lieder (Seven Early Songs)
All once I gladly owned S. Rachmaninov
Aria Ioanna (Joan᾽s Aria) P. Tchaikovsky
From Orleanskaya Deva (Joan of Arc)
*****
Now I lay me down T. Francis
From An Inch of Nothing
Hi Sooky! J. Greer
From A Sarah Binks Songbook
All proceeds from the recital are going towards Kathryn’s tuition fees for the Masters degree program in Vocal performance at L’Université de Montréal. Kathryn was accepted “on the spot” at her audition in March, and will be studying with Catherine Sévigny. She is excited to be improving her French language skills at this Francophone University, and taking in the vibrant arts scene in Montreal.
Kathryn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Acadia University in May 2007. For the past two years she has been continuing her voice studies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and in Italy and France during the summers. While in Victoria she has participated in productions with the VCM Opera Studio and the Pacific Opera Chorus. She was a 2008 POV Young Artist, soloist with the Victoria Philharmonic Choir and the VCM Mozart & Haydn Festival, and this year`s “most promising singer” at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival.
This recital programme is a selection of songs and arias which Kathryn has performed this past year at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, the VCM Opera Idol competition, the VCM Lieder competition, Opera Studio`s Production of Giulio Cesare, and the Christ Church Cathedral St. Cecilia`s Day celebration.
Special thanks to my German coach Klàdia Robertsdottìr-Lewis, Anna Cal, my Russian coach, and Jean Beauregard, my French teacher, for their guidance over the year.
Busking Schedule May 25-31
Busking season has started! Come down to the causeway and see Tiana Malone and I singing "Diva Duets" or me accompanying myself on the harp, like in years past.
Here's the schedule for this week:
Monday May 25, 7-9pm South Corner
Wednesday May 27, 7-9pm Centre spot
Friday May 29, 7-9pm South Corner
Saturday May 29, 7-9pm South Corner
Sunday May 25, 5-7pm Center spot
Check out Tiana and I on Benjamin Madison's Victoria Daily Photo website! Our photo was featured on Sunday May 24.
http://victoriadailyphoto.blogspot.com/
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