Songfest concerts feature the Guelph Chamber Choir (GCC) in collaboration with other ensembles in the area, presenting their talents together.
On April 27 the group welcomes the Guelph Male Choir under the direction of Gordon Adnams, a choir that welcomes men of all ages, and the Centre Wellington Singers with conductor Louise Elder, a 60-voice community choir based in Fergus.
The GCC is also pleased to welcome back Antler River Project, with Fiona Wilkinson, flute and piccolo, Oliver Whitehead, acoustic guitar, Mitch Tyler, acoustic and electric bass, Rob Larose, drums and percussion, Steve Holowitz, grand piano and Alfredo Caxaj, percussion and vocals.
Antler River Project is renowned for its ingenious blend of technical virtuosity and knowledge of world music, resulting in a unique synergy of ideas and improvisation.
An exciting feature of the evening will be a tango performance by dancers Suzette Sherman and Michael Sean Marye accompanied by the GCC and Antler River Project. Also featured is the moving Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez featuring soloist Chris Fischer with the GCC and Antler River Project.
Songs from around the globe will include music from Argentina, Ecuador, Western Africa and Latvia.
The Podiumtalk, World of Wonder, will begin at 7pm before the performance. Members of Antler River Project will discuss and demonstrate the integration of world influences in music today.
Single tickets are now available for $25 each or four for $80. Officials encourage young adults to attend with $10 tickets for students and those 30 and under and only $5 for youth with eyeGO.
Tickets are available from choir or board members, through the River Run Centre by calling 519-763-3000 or online at www.riverrun.ca. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information visit www.guelphchamberchoir.ca or call 519-836-5103.
