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Glorious Light: Candlelight Concert V
Sunday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Tickets: $20 adults; $15 students/seniors
available at Holy Heart Theatre Box Office (579-4424), Living Rooms at the Square and Fred's Records
NOTE: tickets at the concert will be available from the Basilica Office entrance, not the main church entrance.
QVE's acclaimed candlelight concert series of sacred and reflective music returns to the Basilica, with works by Anúna's Michael McGlynn, Juno-nominated Canadian composer Leonard Enns, Eric Whitacre and others; special appearances by vocal ensembles Afterglow and Table for 6; and Vivaldi's Gloria, with the Holy Heart Chamber Choir and soloists Maria Lacey and Sheilagh Sloan.
[Click here to see this year's poster]
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SING WE JOYOUS ALL TOGETHER 2009
Sunday, December 20th
Cochrane Street United Church
3pm and 7:30pm
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors
Cash only, available at Living Rooms at the Square, Fred's Records, Holy Heart School Office, and at the door
Wrap yourself in the warmth of our Christmas tradition! More than 80 award-winning singers from QVE and the Choirs of Holy Heart High School, with special musical guests. Franz Biebl's "Ave Maria", Arvo Pärt's "Bogoroditse Devo", Vivaldi's "Gloria", "O Holy Night", "Mary’s Little Boy Child" and all your holiday favourites.
[Click here to see this year's poster]
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Festival 500 - Sharing the Voices
Around the Bay Concert
- Saturday, July 4, St. George's Church, Brigus, 8 p.m. Also featuring the Boston City Singers and Cantare Youth Choir.
Opening Gala Concert
- Sunday, July 5, St. John's Arts and Culture Centre, 8 p.m. Featuring winners of the 2008 CBC Choir Competition, Wendy Neilsen and Ysaye Barnwell.
Concert in the Afternoon
- Tuesday, July 7, St. Pius X Church, 2 p.m. Also featuring the University of Redlands Madrigal Singers (California).
World of Music Concert
- Friday, July 10, St. John's Arts and Culture Centre, 8 p.m. Also featuring Six Vocal Ensemble (London, Ontario) and AC Rock (Chicago).
For more details and ticket information, visit www.festival500.com.
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Celebrating the Quintessential Journey
“Bon Voyage et Bonne Chance!” Come join QVE for its big send-off to wow the world at the Florilège Vocal de Tours. Featuring highlights of QVE’s 17-piece competition programme from Renaissance to contemporary works. Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 8 p.m., D.F. Cook Recital Hall at the MUN School of Music. Tickets $20 available at Living Rooms at Churchill Square (cash only) and at the door.
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JAZZ MASS - NSO Sinfonia #3
QVE is pleased to once again join Jim Duff and the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, for the premiere of Jim Duff's Jazz Mass. The concert will also feature QVE and the NSO performing J.S. Bach's Cantata No. 4, Christ Lag in Todesbanden (Christ Lay in the Bonds of Earth). Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 8 p.m., Arts and Culture Centre. Tickets available at the Arts and Culture Centre Box Office, 729-3900.
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SING WE JOYOUS ALL TOGETHER 2008
A highlight of the holiday for 13 years, bringing together 130 of the city's finest young musicians under the direction of Susan Quinn, QVE presents Sing We Joyous All Together. Featuring Krista Howe-Croke and special guests including the choirs of Holy Heart High School. Two performances: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 21 under the dome at Cochrane Street United Church. Tickets are $20 ($15 student/senior; cash only), available at Fred’s Records, Living Rooms at the Square, Holy Heart, and at the door.
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Candlelight Concert IV
Eternal Light
QVE presents Eternal Light: Candlelight Concert IV at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Guest performances by the Holy Heart Chamber Choir and Stephen Hatfield. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 8 p.m. Tickets $15 ($10 senior/student), available at Auntie Crae's, Living Rooms (Churchill Square), Music Collection (Torbay Road), Provincial Music, and Holy Heart. Tickets available one hour before performance at the Basilica Office. Tickets not available at the door.
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CHORAL 2008
CBC National Radio Competition for Amateur Choirs
QVE has been chosen from a field of 140 choirs across Canada to compete in the National Finals of the biennial CBC Competition. The finals take place on live national radio, with 28 choirs in 10 categories, from eight cities across the country on April 29 and 30, at 7 p.m. (7:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2. QVE sings in the Mixed Adult Choir category on Tuesday, April 29. The performance will be at the Anglican Cathedral and the event is free to the public. Also singing April 29 is Newman Sound Men's Choir in the Equal Voices (Men) category, and on April 30, Lady Cove Women's Choir in the Contemporary Music category. Come out and support the home team!
For more details visit www.cbc.ca/choralcompetition
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VALENTINES NIGHT OUT
The NSO's Annual Big Show
Love songs and the NSO Goes to the Movies. Thursday and Friday, February 14th & 15th, 2008. Featuring QVE, saxophonist John Nugent and pianist Philip Roberts. Tickets can be purchased from the NSO Office, 729-3990.
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SING WE JOYOUS ALL TOGETHER
Take a break from shopping and gift wrapping to celebrate the music of Christmas with the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble and Holy Heart Chamber Choir. Over 100 of the city's finest young musicians under the direction of Susan Quinn present Sing We Joyous All Together. Delighted to be joined by guest conductor Stephen Hatfield, soloist Jonathon Monro, and QVE alumni, they perform at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 23 under the dome at Cochrane Street United Church. Tickets are $15 ($10 student/senior), available at Bennington Gate Bookstore (Churchill Square), Fred’s Records, Holy Heart, and at the door.
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CBC CHRISTMAS CAROL
Hosted by On the Go's Ted Blades, join CBC personalities Jacinta Wall, Chris O'Neill Yates, Cecil Haire, Maureen Brosnahan and Krysta Rudofsky for a dramatic reading of this Dickens' Classic. Music by the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble. Saturday, December 8 at Gower St. United Church, 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at Auntie Crae's, Belbin's and Bennington Gate. All proceeds go to the Community Food Sharing Association.
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CHORAL WORKS! MASTER SERIES I
Franz Schubert: Mass No. 6 in E-flat Major
Featuring:
- Kiersten Noel, Soprano
- Amanda Dawe, Mezzo Soprano
- Brian Roberts, Tenor
- Keith Pike, Tenor
- David Kelleher-Flight, Baritone
- David Drinkell, Organist
- Susan Quinn, Conductor
Friday, November 9th, 2007 at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, 8pm. Tickets are $20.00 ($15.00 senior/student) and are available at Fred's Records, Bennington Gate and at the Basilica Parish Office one hour prior to performance.
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Festival 500 Sharing the Voices
Concert in the Afternoon
- Monday, July 2, St. Andrew's Church (The Kirk), 2 p.m. Also featuring the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, the Mornington Singers (Dublin, Ireland), and Elektra Women's Choir (Vancouver, B.C.).
World of Music Concert
- Thursday, July 5, St. John's Arts and Culture Centre, 8 p.m. Also featuring the Mornington Singers (Dublin, Ireland) and the High Park Choirs of Toronto.
Up the Shore Concert
- Saturday, July 7, Holy Trinity Church, Ferryland, 7:30 p.m. Also featuring the Mornington Singers (Dublin, Ireland) and the High Park Choirs of Toronto.
For more details and ticket information, visit www.festival500.com.
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Newfoundland Tour 2007
Come join QVE as we kick off our 2007 Newfoundland Tour, Tuesday June 5 at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN Music School, 8 p.m.. Showcasing the talented members of the choir in special solo and group acts, as well as full choral performance, in everything from classical to spirituals, traditional folk songs and popular favourites. |
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Springdale
- Thursday, June 7th at the Salvation Army Citadel, 8 p.m.
- Friday, June 8th at Springdale Pentecostal Church, 10:30 a.m.
(Indian River Elementary workshop).
- Friday, June 8th at Valley Vista recital 1:00 - 1:30
Port au Port
- Friday, June 8 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 8 p.m.
Coley's Point, Conception Bay
- Saturday June 9 at Grace United Church, 8 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door for all performances. QVE’s tour is supported in part by the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council.
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Candlelight Concert III
Armour of Light: Songs for the Soul
QVE returns to the Basilica for an enthralling candlelight
concert of sacred and reflective music. Featuring works by Stephen
Hatfield, Michael McGlynn, Rob Pittman, Eric Whitacre and others.
Special appearance by the Holy Heart Chamber Choir and guest conductor
Stephen Hatfield. Sunday, May 27 at 8 p.m.. Tickets $15 ($10
senior/student) available at Bennington Gate Bookstore, Fred's Records,
Holy Heart High School, and the Basilica Parish Office.
Basilica Parish Office (on the parking lot at the west side of the
church) will be open for ticket sales 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on concert night.
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QVE CD Launch
As an important supporter of the arts, Carol Bartlett, Chair of the Board, cordially invites you to the live launch of the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble's new CD and if you close your eyes. This event is taking place May 22, from 8-10pm at The Martini Bar on George Street and will feature performances by QVE, Rasa and more. |
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