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Review of Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein
LOVIN’ DAT HAMMERSTEIN
Westben Concerts at the Barn, Campbellford
Once in a while, when I come to review a show, I run into a real problem, and that happened today. What should I do if the show itself is a really good show, and everyone performing in it is also really good? Obviously, I do need to write about it so that others will know, even if there is not much I can say.
Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein is a concert with all the words written by Oscar Hammerstein the second. The music was written by several composers, but thankfully, they were all good in their way. The concert followed the history of Hammerstein’s shows. The pianist/accompanist for the show was Brian Jackson, who may be better known as a Pops conductor, but he is an excellent pianist. It appeared that Mr. Jackson had been instrumental in putting the program together, and he introduced the various shows and the songs which they took from them, and usually included snippets of useful information, such as “Who was Oscar Hammerstein the first?”
The singers were all ‘way-beyond’ excellent. Virginia Hatfield the soprano in the group who has performed previously at Westben, is also a local young lady and has performed with the Canadian Opera Company. She has a light clear voice but with plenty of volume when required, and with very good diction - a matter of importance since, on this occasion, the accent was on the words. She sang ‘Romance’ from The Desert Song, and ‘Getting to Know You’ from The King and I.
Marianne Bindig is a mezzo-soprano with a very warm tone and a beautifully clear sound. Sometimes as female voices get lower they also get ‘woolier’ but this is not the case with Miss Bindig, and although she appears to sing more from the classical side of music, her voice seemed perfect for the ‘musical’ stage. She gave a great performance as Ado Annie singing ‘I’m Just a Girl Who Cain’t Say No’.
Alexander Dobson is a superb baritone, a ringing clear voice, with a wide range, singing everything from ‘Ole Man River’ to ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’ and ‘Some Enchanted Evening’, and Keith Klassen was the tenor who also showed off his acting skills when he and Virginia performed the Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan meeting scene, ‘If I Loved You’ from Carousel.
I was most impressed when the artists joined together to sing duets as in the case of Carousel, or when they performed as an ensemble, some of which I believe were arranged by Brian Jackson. Oscar Hammerstein and his composers never seem to have scrimped on the number of tunes in each show. The concert began with tunes from 'Showboat' and even though they didn't include them all, there was 'Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man', 'OldManRiver', 'Only Make Believe' sung by Marianne and Alexander, and 'You Are Love' sung by Virginia and Keith. We also heard 'Bill' beautifully sung by Marianne, and 'Why Do I Love You?' These were just from one show. Other shows from which we heard excerpts were 'Desert Song' and 'Rose Marie'.
In the second half we heard from most of the musicals written by the Rogersand Hammerstein partnership - beginning with the 1943 hit 'Oklahoma' and continuing right through to 'The Sound of Music'. It really was an excellent show with lots of memories for those who have seen the various shows in the past.
There should still be time to see this show as it will be repeated on Thursday and Friday 29th and 30th July at 2pm. You can go online to find out more about it, or phone the box office at 1-705-653-5508 or 1-877-883-5777. I hope they still have tickets. Providing the weather is fine, you can even get meadow passes for half price and sit on the grass, or at a picnic table outside the barn.
Alywn Horscroft – Northumberland Today
Out of This World 2010
Westben’s Final Week – Out of This World!
Soprano Virginia Hatfield and her wonderful colleagues take their final bows at the last “Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein” concert on Friday, July 30. Having played to packed houses, this Broadway review based on music theatre’s famous librettist Oscar Hammerstein II, has proven to be yet another popular production at The Barn.
But it’s not over yet – there is still more musical feasting ahead!
On Friday, July 30, the stage is quickly reset for the launch of our “Out of This World” weekend: three concerts in three days focusing on jazz form a world perspective.
First up, we are thrilled to welcome the Sisters of Sheynville. Winners of the 2008 Vocal Group of the Year (Canadian Folk Music Awards), this is a toe-tapping, all-female ensemble specializing in uniquely infectious “swing-klezmer” music. This soulful group revitalizes Yiddish swing and klezmer music from the golden age of the mid-20th century fused with contemporary jazz. Inspired by the Barry Sisters' Yiddish swing vocals of the 30's and 40's, this high-energy sextet features intricate three-part harmony supported by a crack ensemble of some of Toronto's leading jazz and klezmer instrumentalists. The Sisters perform at The Barn on Friday evening, July 30 at 7:30 pm.
On Saturday, July 31 at 3 pm, Westben presents the Sultans of String. 2010 JUNO Award nominees and winners of the 2008 Instrumental Group of the Year (Canadian Fold Music Awards), the Sultans thrill their audiences with a global sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz. Be prepared for dazzling musical fusion featuring fiery violin dances, rumba-flamenco guitar and a funk bass over infectious world rhythms.
On Sunday, August 1 at 2 pm, Westben welcomes jazz legend Peter Appleyard to the Barn stage. Described as a Canadian national treasure, Appleyard has appeared with everyone from Wayne and Shuster to Anne Murray and Oscar Peterson. This brilliant vibraphonist is joined at Westben by jazz greats Reg Schwager (guitar), Neil Swainson (bass), Terry Clarke (drums) and John Sherwood (piano).
Guitar wizard Don Ross also returns to Westben for another evening of dazzling guitar music on Friday, August 6 at 7:30 pm. One of today’s true innovators of guitar composition and technique, Don is the two-time winner of the prestigious US National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. For this concert, Don teams ups with one of Europe’s most exciting guitarists, Jimmy Wahlsteen from Stockholm.
Finally, Westben pulls out all the stops for its Grand Finale-Fundraiser of Season 2010 on Sunday, August 8 from 2 to 5 pm. The Westben Barn and grounds are transformed into the Court of Camelot for this afternoon of “happy-ever-aftering” with Canada’s superstar tenor, Michael Burgess and Westben’s own Donna Bennett. In addition to the spectacular music, (including meadow minstrels), expect delicious refreshments, a dazzling silent auction and a meadow full of Medieval fun!
Please join us for our final days of season 2010 at The Barn. Call the Westben box office for all the details at (705) 653-5508. In short, there’s simply not a more congenial spot!
Press Release for The Selfish Giant 2010
A new musical by Brian Finley & Ken Tizzard based on the short story by Oscar Wilde
Westben presents the world premiere of the new musical, The Selfish Giant, starring Robert Longo as the Selfish Giant, along with Gabrielle Prata as Virginia Snow, and Donna Bennett as Linette, along with the 50 voices of the Westben Youth Chorus & Friends. Edward Franko Directs. The Selfish Giant will have six performances, from June 11 – 20, during Westben’s 11th season.
Growing out of several months of discussion and debate, this musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s provocative short story The Selfish Giant remains both true to the original while standing alone as a modern work. Brian Finley and Ken Tizzard have masterfully recreated the power and magic of Wilde’s ‘words on paper’ into rich musical themes. Equally relevant to both children and adults, this full length, fully staged theatre piece has a colourful musical score which ranges from infectiously sunny to hauntingly beautiful. It finds an amazing musical meeting place between the worlds of music theatre and opera.
After the success of “Rapunzel” (2005) and “The Little Match Girl Messiah” (2007) both Brian and Ken were excited to join forces to create another musical. Leading busy lives in opposite areas of the music business their creative journey took them through everything from Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” to Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina”. The two finally decided on Wilde’s evocatively beautiful children’s story as the perfect meeting ground in which to explore their collective creativity.
“Coming from the world of rock and roll it is such a pleasure to work on a project that satisfies a familiar passion, but also takes me on a musical path that I rarely get to tread on,” said Ken Tizzard
For Brian, a classical pianist, composer and director, it was the voice of nature which drew him to the story. “The piece is a struggle between the natural beauty of the Garden and Man’s incessant desire to impose himself on his world,” said Finley. “It’s all about seeing the beauty right in front of you - and how better to do that than through the voices of children?” In reference to their unique collaboration, Brian thinks that “working with Ken, there are no boundaries.”
With its themes of greed and giving, refusal and redemption, the piece was hand-crafted for the forces assembled. Baritone Robert Longo is known to music theatre goers as the Beast in the Toronto production of Beauty and the Beast, as well as Javert in the US touring production of Les Misérables. Mezzo-soprano Gabrielle Prata is a favourite with opera audiences of such companies as the Canadian Opera Company and the New York City Opera. Soprano Donna Bennett has an extensive list of international operatic experience including the creation of roles by Leonard Bernstein, Hans Werner Henze and R. Murray Shafer. Donna is also co-founder along with Brian of the Westben Arts Festival Theatre. The Westben Youth Chorus is under Donna’s and Brian’s direction and includes children ages 7 – 18 from the Trent Hills community and beyond.
Tickets: $38, $36, $15, $5 plus tax
The Selfish Giant will be performed:
Friday, June 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.,Friday, June 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Press Release: Season 2010 Overview
Campbellford, Ontario... Westben – Concerts at The Barn launches its 11th season in early June with the world premiere of The Selfish Giant, a new musical by Westben co-founder Brian Finley and renowned Canadian musician and recording artist Ken Tizzard. This season also welcomes the Westben debut of internationally renowned Canadian opera singers, soprano Adrianne Pieczonka, baritone Brett Polegato, a Shakespeare Weekend, and many other extraordinary musical performances. The season runs from Friday, June 11 – Sunday, August 8, 2010 and includes its usual mix of musical genres, including: classical, opera, jazz, and Broadway and world music.
The Selfish Giant, based on a short story by Oscar Wilde, opens Westben’s 11th season on Friday, June 11, 2010 for six performances. It is an enchanting story of giants and children, greed and giving, love and pain, and has been wonderfully transformed into a musical suitable for all ages. The Selfish Giant features: renowned Canadian baritone Robert Longo in the title role, mezzo soprano Gabrielle Prata as Ms. Snow, soprano Donna Bennett as Linette, with the Westben Chorus and Friends.
Canadian soprano Adrianne Pieczonka is joined by mezzo-soprano and partner Laura Tucker and pianist Brian Finley, for Westben’s Saturday Night at the Opera in the Spectacular Saturdays’ series. A tribute to Great Heroines, this evening features performances of best-loved arias from Carmen to Tosca, on Saturday, July 24, hosted by Iain Scott. This series also includes Romancing the Piano featuring Leonard Gilbert, first place winner in the third Chopin Piano Competition, performing Chopin & Schumann on Saturday, July 10. Gilbert is joined by mezzo-soprano Lauren Segal and pianist Brian Finley.
Canadian actor Chick Reid returns to Westben and joins Westben co-founders, soprano Donna Bennett and pianist Brian Finley on Saturday, July 17 in Women of Shakespeare, features a tribute to the playwright’s female characters featured from theatre, opera and Broadway stages.
Shakespeare is also celebrated in song this season by The Toronto Consort on Sunday, July 18 in a Shakespeare’s Songbook, part of Westben’s Sunny Sundays series. The series also includes a performance by the Elmer Iseler Singers, directed by Lydia Adams.
Artistic Directors from three of Ontario’s summer music festivals will join together on Tuesday, July 13 for performances of Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock and Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time. Performers include: James Campbell, clarinet, Festival of Sound in Parry Sound; Gryphon Piano Trio, Ottawa Chamber Music Festival, and Westben’s soprano Donna Bennett and pianist Brian Finley. This evening is one of four concerts in the festival’s Tuesday Evenings series which includes Montreal Symphony Orchestra’s principal cellist Brian Maker performing three of Bach’s cello suites on July 6; pre-eminent Canadian pianist Robert Silverman performs repertoire from Schumann & Chopin on July 20, and on July 27 Canadian baritone Brett Polegato and pianist Robert Kortgaard perform an evening of English songs of Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten and others.
Westben’s Out of This World series continues its tradition of presenting a mix of folk, jazz, and world music from award winners and musical legends. Sisters of Sheynville, 2008 Canadian Folk Music Awards Vocal Group of the Year, perform a toe tapping evening of all-female swing-klezmer on July 30. Sultans of String, 2008 Canadian Folk Music Awards Instrumental Group of the Year present Latin, Gypsy-jazz, Middle Eastern and folk rhythms with brilliant electric fiddle, guitar and drums, on July 31. Canada’s vibes legend Peter Appleyard and Friends perform classical jazz on August 1 and Don Ross & Jimmy Wahlsteen perform on August. 6. Don Ross presents a Guitar Camp from August 5 – 7.
Broadway at the Barn, Westben’s annual tribute to the great white way honours the 50th anniversary of the passing of Oscar Hammerstein II, one of Broadway’s beloved lyricist in Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein on July 22 – 25 & July 29 – 30.
This tribute includes musical favourites from Show Boat to The Sound of Music, performed by: soprano Virginia Hatfield, mezzo Marianne Bindig, tenor Keith Klassen, baritone Alex Dobson, with pianist Brian Jackson.
The UBC Opera Ensemble returns for its annual series of opera performances, this year presenting Mozart’s masterpiece The Magic Flute (in German with English supertitles), fully staged and featuring Westben Festival Orchestra. Performances are from July 2 – 4.
Tenor Mark DuBois returns with guest artists for Rose of England, a tribute to the music of Welsh composer, singer and actor Ivor Novello and Gilbert & Sullivan, on July 8.
Westben’s 11th season concludes on August 8 with a Finale-Fundraiser transforming Westben Barn and grounds into the Court of Camelot for an afternoon of “happy ever aftering” with Canada’s renowned Michael Burgess and Donna Bennett. This special event includes light refreshments, a dazzling silent auction, music and other surprises.
To order tickets or for more information and complete programming information on Westben’s 11th season visit http://www.westben.ca or call 705-653-5508 or toll free: 1-877-883-5777.
Reviews/Comments:
This is a very satisfying afternoon of entertainment, with a few pop Christmas tunes from the '60s and a few carols, all arranged by Brian
Alwyn Horscrorft, Northumberland Today
Concerts at The Barn are held in an incredible 400-seat timber-frame barn surrounded by the rural beauty of Northumberland County
Jennifer O'meara, The Northumberland News
Particularly unique to the facility are the sliding walls and doors that allow music to drift over the surrounding meadow and the sounds of nature to enter in.
Michele Fairfield, The Link
Barn swallows add their voices to the violins, crickets join in the chorus and it all seems perfectly natural.
The Globe Review
Westben Arts Festival Theatre lets you enjoy amazing music in a comfortable surroundings while the birds sing...
Mature Plus, Summer 2008
…In a lot of ways, Westben is the friendliest of Ontario's festivals, with founders, pianist Brian Finley and soprano Donna Bennett, greeting patrons as if they were members of the family.
John Terauds, The Toronto Star
…a classical music haven.
Malcolm Kelly, National Post
...one of the undiscovered gems of Northumberland County.
Dylan Maher, Go Magazine
…a great destination for a weekend trip … world class musical performances in a wonderful rural setting.
Francesco Contini, The Globe & Mail
…a vibrant musical venue!
Peterborough Examiner
…a truly marvelous experience.
Barb Scott, Peterborough Examiner
… a superb chorus and orchestra and a list of stellar soloists… women in flowing dresses and straw hats chat with the men milling about on the grounds like guests at a Victorian garden party. Indeed, being here is like being welcomed into a private party.
Anna Kohn, National Post
Westben spells Class!
Peter McConnell, The Brighton Independent
This is the little festival that grew….
Leonard Turnevicius, The Hamilton Spectator
I went expecting an excellent evening, and that was just what we received.
The surroundings at Westben are very beautiful….
Alwyn Horscroft, The Cobourg Daily Star
Westben is becoming a recognizable mark on the international music scene.
…musical and vocal talent, in a hand-crafted, acoustically splendid, timber barn on a century farm.
Gary Ball, Peterborough Examiner
A Taste of Westben
A Taste of Westben – Always a Discovery
This Year Westben goes Tuscan!
Welcome to another extraordinary fund-raising event of wine, whim and song proudly presented in support of the Westben Arts Festival Theatre near Campbellford on Saturday, September 13 from noon to 4 pm. Designed and catered by sprucewood event planning & catering, the afternoon offers four superb menus gracing Westben’s pastoral grounds. Wander and graze to your heart’s content while refreshing yourself with an accompanying wine. Just add to these culinary delights a little fine art and some superb music-making, and you are experiencing “A Taste of Westben!”
While all of this is tickling your taste buds, let your eyes dance across a stage full of fine art by some of the area’s favourite painters. Take the opportunity to meet some of the artists right there! Or browse through the eclectic items available in the silent auction or antiques corner (info and on-line bidding at
www.westben.ca).
And in true Westben fashion, let some of the best in music-making bathe you like late summer sunshine!
Besides enjoying the fabulous food, wine, art & music, you will be happy to know that you are helping the Westben Arts Festival Theatre. “A Taste of Westben” is this charitable, not-for-profit organization’s primary fund-raising event of 2008. Westben is deeply appreciative of the generosity of all the many donors (including silent auction item donors and all guest artists) who are helping the event to thrive.
Call the Box Office for more details at 653-5508 or toll free at 1-877-883-5777. Better yet, visit Westben at
http://www.westben.ca for a complete up-date on the silent auction items (available as of June), as well as online bidding.
Join Westben for this veritable late-summer countryside feast for all the senses
Tickets: $75
Contact: Cathy or Donna at The Box Office
Westben Arts Festival Theatre
P.O. Box 1413, Campbellford, Ontario, K0L 1L0
705 653 5508 or Toll Free 877 883 5777
The Magic Ornament
Westben Arts Christmas – The Magic Ornament
A new Christmas Musical based on an original story by Michael Nitsch
November 15 & 16 at 2 pm (St. John’s United Church, Campbellford)
November 22 & 23, at 2 pm (The Westben Barn)
“Victor loved Christmas Eve, especially the trimming of the tree and Father’s reading of the Christmas story from the old family Bible. But the Christmas Eve when Victor was ten came to be remembered for much more…”
Join Victor and his family as their traditional Christmas is transformed when a magical decoration opens up a portal into another world. The Westben Choruses join forces in this choral adaptation of an original story and music by Michael Nitsch. Blending favourite Christmas traditions with an unexpected sense of magic and imagination, the 75 minute production is suitable for the entire family and groups of all ages. Performances at St. John’s are in a comfortable church setting while performances at The Barn require warm winter wear, including footwear. Hot apple cider and propane patio heaters help, but please be advised that The Barn is not insulated.
Westben Youth Chorus, Westben Teen Chorus, Westben Festival Chorus
Donna Bennett & Brian Finley, directors
($15-$30 Ask about the Family pass)
Westben-Concerts at The Barn
Westben – Concerts at The Barn presents its 9th season of world class music in wide open countryside with a performance lineup that includes classical, Broadway, jazz and world music.
This 9th season includes Symphony and Operetta, featuring the return of the UBC Opera Ensemble performing in the opening and presenting Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. Spectacular Saturday Nights features Schubertiad, a evening commemorating the musical genius of Franz Schubert; the return of renowned tenor Michael Burgess, and Classical 96.3FM’s Alexa Petrenko hosts a Saturday Night at the Opera featuring four of Canada’s acclaimed opera singers. Tuesday Evenings concert series welcomes Quebec guitarist Patrick Kearney, Les Voix humaines trapeze artists of the viola da gamba, Louis Lortie, one of Canada’s greatest pianists, and an evening of classical piano with Westben’s Brian Finley. This year’s Broadway in the Barn program is Lerner & Loewe on Love featuring Laura Pudwell, Colin Ainsworth, Curtis Sullivan, Donna Bennett and Brian Finley. Jazz Out of This World features Music of the Mediterranean, presenting Portuguese Fado, Spanish Flamenco and Greek Rembetika.
For a complete schedule of concerts, ticket subscriptions and travel packages log on to
www.westben.ca
Westben brings music, nature, and innovative online technology together in perfect harmony
For Immediate Release
Westben brings music, nature, and innovative online technology together in perfect harmony.
Westben Arts Festival Theatre co-founders Brian Finley and Donna Bennett are proud to announce the launch of Westben’s new website http://www.westben.ca
In 1999, The Westben Arts Festival Theatre was formed as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating, enriching and integrating professionals and amateurs in musical projects and educational activities. Now a charitable organization, it has become one of the most unique cultural experiences in Ontario. Westben’s primary venue, “The Barn”, is located three kilometres north-west of Campbellford, on gently rolling farmland. This magnificent 400 seat timber-frame barn opens onto a lush meadow, surrounded by the gently rolling hills of NorthumberlandCounty. The stage hosts an incredible array of renowned Canadian and international artists, from full symphony orchestras and choruses to chamber music and soloists presenting classical, broadway and world jazz music.
Although Westben has had an online presence for sometime, they felt it was time to refresh the site and take it in a new direction. “Westben truly is a magical experience and we want a website that reflects that magic and provides an online experience that is as unique as the venue itself.”, says co-founder Donna Bennett. “The website needs to be a natural extension of the experience that we have worked so hard to create for our patrons”, she adds.
The website – http://www.westben.ca – was created by the team at Belleville-based ad agency They Integrated Inc., the same agency responsible for the recent revamp of their annual brochure and print advertising, including ads in the LCBO’s Food & Drink Magazine. The new website features an interactive blog, dynamic photo gallery, online ticket system, interactive calendar, and information on the venue and performers. It also features a robust Content Management System that allows Westben to control all of the content on their site while maintaining the integrity of the design.
For additional information about The Westben Arts Festival Theatre, visit the website at http://www.westben.ca or contact Donna Bennett.
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Westben Arts Festival Theatre, Inc.
P.O. Box 1413,
Campbellford, ONK0L 1L0
Telephone: 1-705-653-5508
Toll-free: 1-877-883-5777
Fax: 1-705-653-3180
Imagine an out-of-city experience!
Welcome to world class music in wide open countryside.
Looking for a new way to enjoy world class music? Try visiting the Westben Arts Festival Theatre just outside of Campbellford, Ontario. Founded by internationally-renowned musicians, soprano Donna Bennett and pianist Brian Finley, Westben is where the best of music and nature spring to life in your company. http://www.westben.on.ca
Nestled amongst the peaceful hills of Northumberland County, ninety minutes east of Toronto, Westben’s primary performance venue is a custom-built, timber-frame barn. The Barn seats 400 and combines state-of-the-art acoustics with a rustic yet sophisticated atmosphere. On sunny days from June to September, massive walls and doors roll away allowing music to waft over the surrounding meadow. Imagine sunshine, smiles and fresh country breezes while listening to everything from Bach to Broadway favourites, opera and jazz!
Round out your experience with area guest packages, or a Meadow Passes with gourmet picnic basket. Please visit our concert listing page.
Press Release 2007
Westben – Concerts at The Barn celebrates its 8th season with a performance lineup to excite music lovers of all ages. World class music in wide open countryside includes classical, Broadway, jazz and world music.
The 2007 season launches on Saturday, June 30 with the symphonic Chopin & Champagne Gala, featuring pianist Janina Fialkowska and the Westben Festival Orchestra and Chorus. The UBC Opera Ensemble returns with Gilbert & Sullivan’s frolicking operetta, The Gondoliers. Renowned musicians include pianists Angela Hewitt, 2006 Gramophone Artist of the Year; André Laplante, Officer of the Order of Canada and Minsoo Sohn, winner of the 2006 Honen’s International Piano Competition. Also on stage is Guido Basso and the True North Brass and pipa virtuosa, Yadong Guan. Westben’s ever-popular Broadway review at The Barn features favourites from Oklahoma to South Pacific in Summertime & Hammerstein.
Westben also launches Saturday evening concerts, including Saturday Night at the Opera hosted by CBC’s Howard Dyck, and featuring Mark DuBois, Donna Bennett and Bruce Kelly and Al Purdy at the Quinte Hotel. Jazz Out of This World takes on a Latin twist with Norteno Tango Nuevo, Hilario Duran and the Herencia Latina 12-piece salsa band.
For a complete schedule of concerts, ticket subscriptions and travel packages log on to http://www.westben.on.ca
