The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) it celebrating it 15th anniversary with a special Gala on Oct. 28 at 7pm.
It features a recital performance by internationally-renowned tenor Richard Margison with pianist Brahm Goldhamer.
The evening will feature food and desserts from the Woolwich Arrow, Borealis Grille and Bar, Miijidaa, Platters Catering and Events, Bite Catering, Buon Gusto, Eric the Baker and Wellington Cakes.
Beverages will be supplied by Diamond Estates Winery, Wellington Brewery and the Red Brick Café.
The eveing will also feature a silent auction with many items that will be in demand.
There will also be a raffle for a travel certificate which entitles its winner to one round trip in comfort class, for two passengers between Guelph and Montreal. This certificate has a full retail value of up to $818 (courtesy of sponsorship by VIA Rail Canada). There is also a prize of $250 for the runner up.
Hailed for his ringing top notes and spine-tingling power, Canadian tenor Richard Margison has performed in many of the world’s leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Canadian Opera Company, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the San Francisco Opera, organizers state.
Margison’s rise to the top of the opera world did not follow the traditional path – his career began in the coffee houses and clubs of Victoria, BC, where he performed with his own rock band for 10 years, organizers say.
In the summer of 2007, Margison and opera director Valerie Kuinka founded the Highlands Opera Studio, which provides advanced operatic training to a select group of talented young professionals with the main objective to provide these singers with the necessary skills to embark on a career in opera.
He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2001 to honor his contribution to musical life in Canada and in recognition of his presence on the international stage.
He is joined by pianist Brahm Goldhamer, an experienced accompanist and vocal coach.
Goldhamer has performed across Canada, the U.S. and Europe.
For tickets call the GYMC at 519-837-1119 to reserve tickets at the early bird price of $75 until Sept. 30 ($90 from Oct. 1 to 17; $110 after Oct. 18).
A ticket includes food, desserts, wine, beer or other beverages, and the recital by Margison with Goldhamer.
The silent auction items and raffle tickets will be sold separately.
Visitors will also receive a tax receipt for a portion of the ticket price.
All proceeds will benefit of the Guelph Youth Music Centre.
