MASSEY HALL/ROY THOMSON HALL (TORONTO) - MARCH LISTINGS 2008


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Toronto, ON. February 21, 2008


CHICK COREA

Wednesday, March 5, at 8 PM / Massey Hall / $69.50 - $49.50

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.masseyhall.com

Chick Corea's four-decade career is the stuff of jazz lore: he’s scaled the heights of jazz, rock and classical music as a visionary and limit-stretching artist. A rare opportunity to experience this restlessly creative spirit in an intimate solo piano performance.


PINK MARTINI

Saturday, March 15, at 8 PM / Massey Hall / $49.50 - $29.50

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe / www.masseyhall.com

On the heels of their chart-topping and irresistible recording, Hey, Eugene!, this ultra-chic orchestra will shake up the audience with a taste of Cuban rumba, Parisian café tunes, Hollywood musicals, jazz, cabaret, multi-lingual vocals and everything in between. "Pink Martini is beautiful and sophisticated." - The New Yorker


YUNDI LI

Tuesday, March 18, at 8 PM / Roy Thomson Hall / $89.50 - $39.50

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe /www.roythomson.com

The youngest winner of the 2000 Warsaw Chopin Competition gold medal at the unprecedented age of 18, Yundi Li was the first to be awarded the prize in 15 years. He returns to Roy Thomson Hall after his sold-out 2006 recital. His virtuosity and sterling musicianship have garnered comparisons to legends Vladimir Horowitz and Arthur Rubinstein. Repertoire includes Chopin, Liszt, and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Sponsored by TD Canada Trust


International Vocal Recitals Series

RUSSELL BRAUN & MICHAEL SCHADE with pianist CAROYLN MAULE

Friday, March 28, at 8 PM / Roy Thomson Hall / $85 - $25

416 872 4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office at King & Simcoe /www.roythomson.com

Michael Schade is acclaimed as the opera world’s leading Mozart tenor and was recently bestowed the honoured title of “Kammersänger”, Austria’s highest award for a singer.

Russell Braun’s “ravishingly beautiful tone and expressive intensity” have made him a worldwide favourite in the title roles of Figaro, Onegin and Pelléas. These gifted Canadian artists are also long-time friends who love sharing the stage in recitals that combine arias and duets. They are joined by pianist Carolyn Maule for an exhilarating program of art songs by Schubert, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, and more.

“Schade and Braun were superlative partners…male vocalism that brimmed with artistry and energy…altogether terrific.” The San Diego Union-Tribune
Sponsored by Lexus


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Liz Parker, Publicity Manager

Ph: 416 593 4822, Ext. 318 / email: liz.parker@rth-mh.com

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