The Magic Flute, an opera by Mozart

July 2 2010, 2:00 pm

New this year! Opera with Orchestra!

The UBC Opera Ensemble will perform Mozart's masterpiece Opera The Magic Flute with conductor Daniel Warren and the Westben Festival Orchestra. This production with orchestra will be sung in German with English supertitles.

Friday July 2, Saturday, July 3 & Sunday, July 4 at 2 pm

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The Magic Flute, an opera by Mozart

July 3 2010, 2:00 pm

New this year! Opera with Orchestra!

The UBC Opera Ensemble will perform Mozart's masterpiece Opera The Magic Flute with conductor Daniel Warren and the Westben Festival Orchestra. This production with orchestra will be sung in German with English supertitles.

Friday July 2, Saturday, July 3 & Sunday, July 4 at 2 pm

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The Magic Flute, an opera by Mozart

July 4 2010, 2:00 pm

New this year! Opera with Orchestra!

The UBC Opera Ensemble will perform Mozart's masterpiece Opera The Magic Flute with conductor Daniel Warren and the Westben Festival Orchestra. This production with orchestra will be sung in German with English supertitles.

Friday July 2, Saturday, July 3 & Sunday, July 4 at 2 pm

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Brian Manker, Cello

July 6 2010, 7:00 pm

Three of Bach's Solo Cello Suites peformed by Prinicpal Cellist of the Montreal Symphony, Brian Manker

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

Westben welcomes Groups:

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount

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Rose of England

July 8 2010, 2:00 pm

Tenor Mark DuBois and Friends present an afternoon of songs by Ivor Novello and Gilbert and Sullivan.

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Romancing the Piano - Chopin & Schumann

July 10 2010, 2:00 pm

A celebration of the piano works by Chopin and Schumann. Joining pianist Brian Finley, is the winner of the Canadian Chopin Piano Competition. Mezzo-soprano Lauren Segal and Brian Finley will perform Schumann's beautiful Frauen Lieben und Leben song cycle.

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Elmer Iseler Singers

July 11 2010, 2:00 pm

Westben is thrilled to welcome The Elmer Iseler Singers and conductor and Artistic Director Lydia Adams to The Barn. The Elmer Iseler Singers is a twenty-voice professional chamber choir based in Toronto, Canada. Founded by the late Dr. Elmer Iseler in 1979, the Elmer Iseler Singers are one of Canada’s most illustrious professional choral ensembles.

The choir has built an enviable international reputation through its concerts, broadcasts and recordings throughout Canada, the United States and on the international concert stage. Known for the unique beauty of their sound, the Elmer Iseler Singers bring to life exciting repertoire that spans 500 years of great choral music.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

Westben welcomes groups:

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount

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Quartet for the End of Time

July 13 2010, 7:00 pm

Artistic Directors from Festival of the Sound (James Campbell, clarinet), the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival (Gryphon Trio) & Westben (Donna Bennett & Brian Finley) in Schubert's Shepherd on the Rock and Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

Westben welcomes groups:

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount

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Women of Shakespeare

July 17 2010, 2:00 pm

From Theatre, Opera & Broadway Stages

Chick Reid, actor; Donna Bennett, soprano; Brian Finley; piano

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Shakespeare’s Songbook with the Toronto Consort

July 18 2010, 2:00 pm

The Toronto Consort is Canada’s leading chamber ensemble specializing in the music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and early Baroque. Some of Canada’s leading early music specialists have come together to form the Toronto Consort, whose members include both singers and instrumentalists (lute, recorder, guitar, flute, early keyboards and percussion).

The Toronto Consort will be presenting their popular Shakespeare’s Songbook production at Westben.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

Westben welcomes groups:

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount

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Piano Master Class with Robert Silverman

July 19 2010, 11:00 pm

Westben is pleased to offer a Master Class and performance opportunity to emerging pianists in 2010 with Canadian Pianist, Robert Silverman on Monday, July 19, 2010

Open to serious young performers, life-long learners, teachers and auditors, Westben’s Master Classes seek to bring those passionate about playing,, studying or talking about music together with a renowned musical master. Led by Robert Silverman the sessions are designed to be short, intensive and stimulating, offering participants the opportunity to meet, perform and explore their musical passions in a refreshingly informal setting. Master Classes are in an open format where participants perform and are taught in front of each other. Auditors are welcome.

• 6 hours of Master Classes: (2 x 3 hour master classes) on July 19th, 2010
• An appearance on “Pianists on the Horizon” concert July 19 at 7:30 pm
• A complimentary ticket to Pianist of the Night, with Robert Silverman, July 19 at 7pm
• Billeting, meals and practice facilities as required
• Cost is $80 plus tax (no charge for Auditors)

Download and complete this application and return it to us by email or call the Box Office Toll Free: 1-877-883-5777
 

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Robert Silverman, piano

July 20 2010, 7:00 pm

Pre-eminent Canadian pianist Robert Silverman performs Schumann & Chopin.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

Westben welcomes groups:

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount

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Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein!

July 22 2010, 2:00 pm

Broadway at The Barn

July 22, 23, 24, 25 & 29, 30 at 2 pm

Virginia Hatfield, soprano; Marianne Bindig, mezzo soprano, Keith Klassen, tenor, Alex Dobson, baritone

A salute to Broadway's beloved lyricist on the 50th Anniversary of his death. Enjoy all your favourites from Show Boat to Sound of Music.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, NEW: Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax

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Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein!

July 23 2010, 2:00 pm

Broadway at The Barn

July 22, 23, 24, 25 & 29, 30 at 2 pm

Virginia Hatfield, soprano; Marianne Bindig, mezzo soprano, Keith Klassen, tenor, Alex Dobson, baritone

A salute to Broadway's beloved lyricist on the 50th Anniversary of his death. Enjoy all your favourites from Show Boat to Sound of Music.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, NEW: Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax

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Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein!

July 24 2010, 2:00 pm

Broadway at The Barn

July 22, 23, 24, 25 & 29, 30 at 2 pm

Virginia Hatfield, soprano; Marianne Bindig, mezzo soprano, Keith Klassen, tenor, Alex Dobson, baritone

A salute to Broadway's beloved lyricist on the 50th Anniversary of his death. Enjoy all your favourites from Show Boat to Sound of Music.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, NEW: Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax

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Saturday Night at the Opera - Great Heroines

July 24 2010, 7:30 pm

Adrianne Pieczonka & Laura Tucker with Brian Finley piano & Iain Scott, host

Fresh from the grandest stages of the world, including the Vienna State Opera and the Met, Canadian superstar soprano Adrianne Pieczonka joins mezzo-soprano Laura Tucker to celebrate operatic heroines from Carmen to Tosca.  Let Iain Scott guide you through the evening with enchanting opera insights.

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Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein!

July 25 2010, 2:00 pm

Broadway at The Barn

July 22, 23, 24, 25 & 29, 30 at 2 pm

Virginia Hatfield, soprano; Marianne Bindig, mezzo soprano, Keith Klassen, tenor, Alex Dobson, baritone

A salute to Broadway's beloved lyricist on the 50th Anniversary of his death. Enjoy all your favourites from Show Boat to Sound of Music.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, NEW: Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax

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Brett Polegato, Robert Kortgaard

July 27 2010, 7:00 pm

Known to opera audiences from Paris to Toronto, Brett Polegato joins pianist Robert Kortgaard for an evening of English songs of Vaughan Williams, Britten and others.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

Westben welcomes groups:

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount

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Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein!

July 29 2010, 2:00 pm

Broadway at The Barn

July 22, 23, 24, 25 & 29, 30 at 2 pm

Virginia Hatfield, soprano; Marianne Bindig, mezzo soprano, Keith Klassen, tenor, Alex Dobson, baritone

A salute to Broadway's beloved lyricist on the 50th Anniversary of his death. Enjoy all your favourites from Show Boat to Sound of Music.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, NEW: Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax

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Sisters of Sheynville

July 30 2010, 7:30 pm

A toe-tapping evening of all-female "swing-klezmer".

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

Westben welcomes groups:

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount

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Sultans of String

July 31 2010, 2:00 pm

Winners of the 2008 Instrumental Group of the Year (Canadian Folk Music Awards), the Sultans excel in Latin, Gypsy-jazz, Middle Eastern and folk rhythms with brilliant electric fiddle & guitar & drums.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

Westben welcomes groups:

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount

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Peter Appleyard & Friends

August 1 2010, 2:00 pm

The Vibes-Legend of our times brings classic jazz to The Barn!

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

Westben welcomes groups:

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

Groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount

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Don Ross & Jimmy Wahlsteen

August 6 2010, 7:30 pm

Finger-picking at its finest!

In the words of Bruce Cockburn:  "Nobody does what Don Ross does with an acostic guitar.  He takes the corners so fast you think he's gong to roll, but he never loses control."  Two-time winner of the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship, Don Ross brings Swedish sensation Jimmy Wahlsteen for a finger-picking evening not to be forgotten.

Tickets:

Adult $33.50, Seniors $31, Folding Chair $28.50, Students (19 and over) $15, Child (18 and under) $5

All prices are quoted before the 5% GST! Tickets purchased after May 1 for events happening after July 1 will be subject to the harmonized sales tax of 13%.

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Finale Fundraiser with Michael Burgess

August 8 2010, 2:00 pm

The Westben Barn & grounds will be transformed into the Court of Camelot for this afternoon of "happy ever-aftering" with Michael Burgess and Donna Bennett. Light refreshments, a dazzling silent auction, music and lots of fun are in store for this premiere fundraiser. 2-5pm

$62 plus tax per person.

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