The Barrie Concerts began in November 1946 and Georgian Music in the 1990-91 season. Both continue to contribute greatly to the quality of life for residents of Barrie and the region around it. Both series present outstanding programmes of music performed by wonderful musicians from across Canada and around the world. Enjoy!
All concerts start
at 7:30p.m.
Hi-Way Pentecostal Church
50 Anne Street North
October 17, 2009
Baroque Gypsies
November 14, 2009
Guitars Galore
December 5, 2009
Celebrate Christmas!
January 9, 2010
Bonus Concert for Barrie Concerts AND Georgian Music Subscribers
February 6, 2010
Legendary
March 27, 2010
Virtuosic
May 1, 2010
Beethoven’s 5th (Emperor)
Piano Concerto
We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of Barrie Concerts:
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Baroque GypsiesOctober 17, 2009Baroque Gypsies2009 JUNO Award Winner!Under the artistic direction of Matthias Maute and Sophie Larivière, Ensemble Caprice is renowned for its innovative interpretations of baroque music. Originally formed in Germany in 1989 and now based in Montreal, the ensemble continues to give concerts in Europe and has appeared at the ...Read more |
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Guitars GaloreNovember 14, 2009Canadian Guitar Quartet
The expression G8 is understood by most people as the union of leading industrial nations and their meetings at the international level. In the area of guitar playing, this expression has been given a totally other meaning since the fall of 2006... Read more
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Celebrate Christmas!December 5, 2009Moscow Boys ChoirTHE MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR is a careful blending of heavenly soprano voices with the rich resonance of bass, tenor and baritone sound that brings a distinct Russian flavor to the choral experience. Founded in 1957, this choral ensemble is among Russia's most prestigious all-boy choirs. Under the direction of Mr. Leonid Baklushin, the boys attend a special school which provides both general education and musical training... Read more |
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Bonus Concert for Barrie Concerts AND Georgian Music SubscribersJanuary 9 , 2010Pianist Marc-André HamelinMarc-André Hamelin’s startlingly original blend of musicianship and virtuosity has earned him legendary status as a true avatar of the piano. Long known for his matchless exploration of unfamiliar pianistic terrain, Mr. Hamelin is now recognized worldwide for the originality and technical brilliance of his performances of the classic repertoire.In summer of 2009 Hamelin opens the Aspen Music Festival’s season, appears at the Ravinia, Salzburg, Aldeburgh, Domaine Forget, and Santa Fe Chamber Music festivals, and ... Read more |
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LegendaryFebruary 6, 2010Canadian BrassThe virtuoso of Canadian Brass have made the brass quintet an exciting vehicle for serious concert music. The quintet — having just celebrated its 35th season — has a long history of recording classical repertoire. They have a special affinity for Baroque music, which requires the brilliance and musical structure that has become the Canadian Brass’ trademark... Read more |
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VirtuosicMarch 27, 2010German Violinist Augustin Hadelich
Gold medalist of the 2006 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, Augustin Hadelich has established himself as an eloquent and unique voice among the new generation of violinists. As testament to his astonishing versatility across all periods of the repertoire, he also received the competition’s special awards for best performance of a Romantic concerto, Classical concerto, Beethoven sonata, violin sonata other than ... Read more
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Beethoven’s 5th (Emperor) Piano ConcertoMay 1, 2010Slovak Symphony
The SLOVAK SINFONIETTA ŽILINA is one of the best known professional orchestras in Eastern Europe and holds a very important position in the Slovak musical culture. It was founded in 1974 as the only "Classical period" state chamber orchestra in Slovakia. Since then the orchestra has attained a prominent position in both the Slovak and Czech Republics, as well as ... Read more
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