Upcoming Events For 2012

Westben Group Goes to New York City

Westben Group Goes to New York City

March 2 2012, 8:00 pm

Great Escapes says “START SPREADING THE NEWS” 

NEW YORK CITY  with a  WESTBEN CONNECTION  March 2nd-5th 2012

A Weekend to Sing About!  Please confirm no later than January 15, 2012

What do New York Cityand the Westben Arts Festival...

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The Auction Preview

The Auction Preview

June 29 2012, 2:00 pm

 PREVIEW TO

THE WORLD PREMIERE OF… THE AUCTION

A Canadian Folk Opera

by John Burge and Eugene Benson

Preview Friday, June 29 $24.78/23.01 plus HST

Saturday June 30 and SundayJuly 1at 2 pm      $44.25/ $42.48 plus HST

Fully...

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The Auction

The Auction

June 30 2012, 2:00 pm

THE WORLD PREMIERE OF…

THE AUCTION

A Canadian Folk Opera

by John Burge and Eugene Benson

Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1at 2 pm (Preview on June 29 at 2 pm)        $44.25/ $42.48

Fully staged with chamber orchestra; Free...

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The Auction

The Auction

July 1 2012, 2:00 pm

THE WORLD PREMIERE OF…

THE AUCTION

A Canadian Folk Opera

by John Burge and Eugene Benson

Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1at 2 pm (Preview on June 29 at 2 pm)        $44.25/ $42.48

Fully staged with chamber orchestra; Free...

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Canadian Guitar Quartet

Canadian Guitar Quartet

July 7 2012, 2:00 pm

 CANADIAN GUITAR QUARTET                            $33.63 / $31.86

Saturday, July 7at 2pm  

Since their debut in 1999, the CGQ has toured extensively in North and South America, from one standing ovation to...

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Quartetto Gelato

Quartetto Gelato

July 8 2012, 2:00 pm

QUARTETTO GELATO

Saturday, July 8 at 2 pm  

Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, pyrotechnical solos, blazing gypsy show pieces, multi-instrument mastery and a World Accordion Champion!  For nearly two decades, this...

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Georgy Tchaidze, piano

Georgy Tchaidze, piano

July 10 2012, 7:00 pm

MUSIC OF THE NIGHT...                                                               $33.63 / $31.86(each concert)

GEORGY TCHAIDZE, piano—Tuesday, July 10 at 7 pm

Top laureate of the 2009 Honens International Piano Competition in Calgary,...

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Oliver Jones

Oliver Jones

July 14 2012, 2:00 pm

JAZZ LEGENDS…           OLIVER JONES—July 14 at 2 pm 

Disciple, colleague and friend of the late Oscar Peterson, Montreal-based pianist Oliver Jones belongs to the top echelon of Canadian jazz artists. Known all over the world for his...

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Nathaniel Dett Chorale

Nathaniel Dett Chorale

July 15 2012, 2:00 pm

 NATHANIEL DETT CHORALE       $37.17/ $35.40

Sunday, July 15 at 2pm

Founded by Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, this outstanding singing ensemble dedicated to Afro-centric choral music was  named after internationally renowned African-Canadian...

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Winds at Westben

July 17 2012, 7:00 pm

WINDS AT WESTBEN, wind quartet & piano

Tuesday, July 17 at 7 pm

Summer breezes never sounded so beautiful! Brian Finley joins four wonderful wind players for an evening of favourite Quintets by Mozart and Beethoven.  Special guests...

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JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 19 2012, 2:00 pm

BARNFUL OF BROADWAY ...                                                                                                       ...

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JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 20 2012, 2:00 pm

BARNFUL OF BROADWAY ...                                                                                                                     $33.63 / $31.86

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 2 pm

Be uplifted by...

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Mozart in Vienna

Mozart in Vienna

July 21 2012, 2:00 pm

MOZART IN VIENNA                               $33.63/ $31.86

Shows of Schikaneder—Saturday, July 21 at 2 pm      

Westben commemorates the 200th anniversary of death of Emanuel Schikaneder, librettist of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte , and...

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Gerald Finley, bass baritone with Brian Finley, piano

Gerald Finley, bass baritone with Brian Finley, piano

July 22 2012, 2:00 pm

GERALD FINLEY, bass baritone with BRIAN FINLEY, piano             $44.25/ $42.48

Sunday Afternoon at the Opera

Sunday, July 22at 2 pm Free Pre-performance Chat with Iain Scott at1 pm

You may have seen him as Don Giovanni at the Met....

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Joel Quarrington, double bass

Joel Quarrington, double bass

July 24 2012, 7:00 pm

JOEL QUARRINGTON, double bass—Tuesday, July 24 at 7 pm

Having been Principal Double Bassist for orchestras such as the Toronto Symphony and the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Joel’s solo CD  Joel Quarrington: Garden Scene won the 2010...

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JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 26 2012, 2:00 pm

BARNFUL OF BROADWAY ...                                                                                                                     $33.63 / $31.86

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 2 pm

Be uplifted by...

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JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 27 2012, 2:00 pm

BARNFUL OF BROADWAY ...                                                                                                                     $33.63 / $31.86

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 2 pm

Be uplifted by...

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JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 28 2012, 2:00 pm

BARNFUL OF BROADWAY ...                                                                                                                     $33.63 / $31.86

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 2 pm

Be uplifted by...

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JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 29 2012, 2:00 pm

 BARNFUL OF BROADWAY ...                                                                                                                     $33.63 / $31.86

JULIE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY

July 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 2 pm

Be uplifted by...

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Robert Michaels

Robert Michaels

August 3 2012, 7:00 pm

 HE’S BACK!   ...          ROBERT MICHAELS

August 3 at 7 pm

 One of Westben’s favourite artists returns, with Latin jazz & Flamenco guitar blazing!  With 6 CD’s achieving gold and platinum status, you have to see it to believe...

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Cadence

Cadence

August 4 2012, 2:00 pm

 

Did you enjoy the

Swingle Singers last year? Then you’ll love…

CADENCE

August 4 at 2 pm

The lyricism of Stan Getz, the lush harmonies of Count Basie, and the devil-may-care attitude of Louis Prima! 4 men, 4 mics —pushing a...

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The Big Band Theory!

The Big Band Theory!

August 5 2012, 2:00 pm

FINALE-FUNDRAISER...                                                                                            $44.25/ $42.48

THE BIG BAND THEORY!—Sunday, August 5at 2 pm

The Brian Barlow Big Band is back!  Celebrating the 100th...

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