Hanover Square Rooms, London (1791-1795): Haydn Bicentenary Celebrations

Message from the Artistic Director

Welcome to this truly unique and special series of concerts, dedicated to the work of one of the greatest composers to have ever lived, highlighting the diversity of his output during one of the most joyous and productive periods of his life.

F.J. Haydn's 2 visits to London between 1791 and 1795 witnessed the composition of some of his finest works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, and solo piano, serving as the culmination of the 18th century aesthetic, as well as the foundation upon which the music of later periods rested.

Featured in this series of 9 concerts are some of Canada's finest young and established artists (on period as well as on modern instruments), bringing to you the whole range of Haydn's output during the exciting and fruitful time of his London period.

I hope very much that you will join us for what is certain to be a wonderful year of music making.

- Ashiq Aziz

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I. Haydn: London Symphonies (nos. 93-104)

Classical Music Consort
Ashiq Aziz, conductor/artistic director

Sunday 25 January 2009, 7:30pm (Trinity College Chapel)
Saturday 28 February 2009, 7:30pm (Knox College Chapel)
Saturday 19 September 2009, 7:30pm (Trinity College Chapel)
Friday 9 October 2009, 7:30pm (Trinity College Chapel)


II. Haydn: London Sonatas
Wednesday 22 April 2009, 7:30pm
Heliconian Hall

Adam Sherkin, piano

Haydn Piano Sonatas, Hob. XVI/50-52
Works by Benjamin, Debussy, Ravel, and Sherkin


III. Haydn: Gypsy Trio
Thursday 14 May 2009, 7:30pm
Heliconian Hall

Duke Trio

Mark Fewer, violin
Thomas Wiebe, cello
Peter Longworth, piano

Haydn Trio no. 39 in G, 'Gypsy''
Works by Carl Frühling, Paul Schoenfield, and Arno Babadjanian


IV. Haydn: Salomon Quartets
Thursday 10 September 2009, 7:30pm
Wednesday 7 October 2009, 7:30pm
Trinity College Chapel

Windermere String Quartet
(Rona Goldensher, violin, Elizabeth Loewen Andrews, violin, Anthony Rapaport, viola, Laura Jones, cello)

Cecilia String Quartet
(Sarah Nematallah, violin, Min-Jeong Koh, violin, Caitlin Boyle, viola, Rebecca Wenham, cello)

Haydn Salomon Quartets, Op. 71/74


V. Haydn: Songs
Friday 25 September 2009, 7:30pm
Heliconian Hall

Giles Tomkins, Bass/Baritone
Kate Tremills, Piano

Haydn Scottish Songs (selections)
Beethoven An die Ferne Geliebte, op. 94
Schubert Schwanengesang, op. posth. D. 957

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Booking Information

At the door, or
by telephone: 416-978-8849
online: www.uofttix.ca
in person: at UofTtix box office, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto, Toronto ON, M5S3H3

Children go free!
Children under 14 are eligible for a free ticket when accompanied by an adult. (One free under 14 ticket per adult.)

Group Bookings:
We offer a generous 20% discount for groups of 10 or more. For further information or to make a group booking, please call UofTtix at 416-978-8849. Group bookings are subject to availability.

Multi-save Offers:
Book all nine series concerts: save 20%
Book all four symphony concerts: save 10%
Book all five chamber concerts: save 10%
Winter-Spring concert package: save 10%
Autumn concert package: save 10%

(Contact the box office for further package information.)

Access:
patrons should note there is no step-free access to knox college chapel, heliconian hall, or trinity college chapel

Venue Information and Directions:
Heliconian Hall: 35 Hazelton Ave., Toronto (subway to Bay station; north of Bloor St., east of University Ave.)
Knox College Chapel: 59 St. George St., Toronto (subway to Queen's Park; just north of College St., east side of St. George St.)
Trinity College Chapel: 6 Hoskin Ave., Toronto (subway to Museum; between Queen's Park Crescent and St. George St.)


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Recent Praise for the CMC's recent performance of Haydn's 96th Symphony

"Aziz produced a nicely shaped wistful effect in the slow movement that suggested the Arcadian grief of Orpheus pining for Eurydice. He brought the touching minor theme of the middle section to a gorgeous close with horns in delicate counterpoint to the violins. The Minuet was uplifted, and Curtis Foster’s oboe solo during the Trio was delightful. The Ensemble reached a peak of articulate harmony playing the delicate rondo of the Finale."'
-Stanley Fefferman (www.showtimemagazine.ca)

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Recent praise for the CMC's production of Handel's Acis and Galatea (2008 Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival)

"Toronto native Ashiq Aziz, fresh from studies in London, enthralled audiences with George Frideric Handel's Acis and Galatea, brought to vibrant, 21st-century life with movement and video projections at the Factory Theatre during the Toronto Fringe Festival."
-John Terauds, Toronto Star (Sunday 30 December, 2008)

"Ashiq Aziz gets gorgeous sounds from his original-instrument playing orchestra and fine crop of singers" (Also labeled Outstanding Production, Outstanding Direction & Design)
- Glen Sumi, NOW Toronto

"...a hugely enjoyable production with a refreshing and somewhat unexpected approach that mixed old music with new media."
- Wayne Gooding, Opera Canada

"The lively work is beautifully played and sung."
- Christopher Hoile, Eye Weekly

"Conductor Ashiq Aziz employs an ensemble of period instruments to recreate Handel's composition, and the music shines. The singers embrace every type of Baroque vocal ornamentation; and the effect is wonderfully emotional and poignant, with the silver throated Rosie Coad (Galatea) making a stunning impression. She is present in voice and body, compelling to watch as well as to hear."
- Aurora de Pena, Time and Space

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Classical Music Consort