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October 25, 7:00pm
Selena Gomez & The Scene
General Motors Centre
Selena Gomez & The Scene were recently in Toronto for her sold out performance at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre as part of her North American tour. Now, she brings her tour to General Motors Centre in Oshawa on Tuesday October 25th, 2011, at 7 PM. Formed in 2009, Selena Gomez & The Scene have released 3 studio albums, most recently “When the Sun Goes Down” featuring the singles “Who Says” and “Love You Like a Love Selena Gomez is also an actress best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy Award winning Disney/Family Channel
television series Wizards of Waverly Place. Selena subsequently ventured into feature films and has starred in the television movies Another Cinderella Story, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie and Princess Protection Program. Selena made her starring theatrical film debut in Ramona and Beezus.
Tickets are $42.50, $52.75, & $94.00 (Reserved Seating, plus Applicable Fees).
Tickets are available at the General Motors Centre Box Office, by phone at 1-877-436-8811, online at www.generalmotorscentre.com or www.livenation.com or by visiting the United Way Kiosk at the Oshawa Centre. |
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| November |
 November 18, 19 at
8:00pm
SIGNATURE SERIES - LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
Oshawa's Regent Theatre, 50 King Street East
Get set for a musical feast with favourite British tunes including Rule Britannia, Nimrod and Land of Hope and Glory. The Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra presents the entertaining tradition of London's Last Night of the Proms.
Wave your flag and sing along with the Ontario Philharmonic and guest conductor Rin Jong Yang.
Tickets - 905.721.3399 x2 or www.ontariophil.ca
Information: 905-579-6711 |
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November 26, 7:30 p.m.
Durham Youth Orchestra: Fall Concert & Silent Auction
Hebron Christian Reformed Church · 4240 Anderson Street North, Whitby
As our special guests, this concert will feature the O’Neill Collegiate Chamber Choir directed by Erin Collins in performances of music written by a wide range of composers, including:
- O Magnum Mysterium – Tomas Luis DE VICTORIA
- Christmas Concerto – Arcangelo CORELLI
- Opening Movement from Christmas Oratorio – Johann Sebastian BACH
- Lacrimosa from Requiem Mass – Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART
- Unaccompanied choral pieces t.b.a.
- In the Bleak Midwinter – Harold DARKE
- What Sweeter Music – John RUTTER
- Hark the Herald Angels Sing – Felix MENDELSSOHN with brass fanfare by David WILLCOCKS
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| December |
December 7, 8:00pm
Alice Copper
General Motors Centre
He has rocked the world for forty years and now Alice Cooper is ready to rock Oshawa with the No More Mr. Nice Guy Tour 2011 on Wednesday, December 7 at 8:00 p.m.
From his debut album Welcome to My Nightmare to 2010’s Along Came a Spider, Alice Cooper has paved the way for artists such as the NY Dolls, KISS, Nine Inch Nails and Motley Crue. Pushing boundaries puts this iconic rocker in his element and has garnered him a reputation as the godfather of rock-concert-theatrics. Alice continues to entertain audiences across the globe with his Vaudeville-like antics. Now, the epic rocker is ready to shake up Oshawa and is bringing with him the guillotines, gallows, electric chairs and fake blood that have made his stage shows legendary. |
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December 11, 3:00PM
Durham Philharmonic Choir: A Merry Little Christmas
College Park Church - Oshawa
The DPC, soloists and orchestra present Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale ‘Wind in the Willows’ through a highly entertaining musical setting by John Rutter. The program will also feature a festive array of favorite Christmas carols and a new, jazzy setting of ‘Blow, Blow, thou winter wind’ by George Shearing. Something for everyone including carol-singing with the choir and orchestra! |
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December 15, 16 at
7:30pm
MASTERWORKS SERIES: HANDEL'S MESSIAH WITH MICHAEL BURGESS
Regent Theatre (Oshawa)
The world tradition of Messiah continues with the Ontario Philharmonic. A great way to get
in the spirit of the holiday season as you experience the glorious sounds of this choral
marvel. Exceptional artists on stage including a luxury vocal quartet with Les Mis
superstar Michael Burgess and the Toronto Chamber Choir all under the direction of Marco
Parisotto.
Michael Burgess, Tenor
Inga Filippova-Williams, Soprano
Christina Stelmacovich, Mezzo
Andrew Tees, Bass-Baritone
Toronto Chamber Choir - Mark Vuorinen, Director
Tickets - 905.721.3399 x2 or www.ontariophil.ca
Information: 905-579-6711 |
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December 17 at
8:00pm
HANDEL'S MESSIAH WITH MICHAEL BURGESS
Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street
The world tradition of Messiah continues with the Ontario Philharmonic in the beautiful surroundings of Christ Church Deer Park • A great way to get in the spirit of the holiday season as you experience the glorious sounds of this choral marvel • Exceptional artists on stage including a luxury vocal quartet with Les Mis superstar, Michael Burgess, and the Toronto Chamber Choir all under the baton of Marco Parisotto
Michael Burgess, Tenor
Inga Filippova-Williams, Soprano
Christina Stelmacovich, Mezzo
Andrew Tees, Bass-Baritone
Toronto Chamber Choir - Mark Vuorinen, Director
Tickets - 905.721.3399 x2 or www.ontariophil.ca
Information: 905-579-6711 |
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| January |
January 4 - 8
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PRESENT QUIDAM IN OSHAWA
Seven Performances ONLY at the General Motors Centre
General Motors Centre
www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam
Quidam had its world premiere in Montreal under the Big Top in April 1996. Since that time, the production has toured on five continents and been experienced by millions of people. In December 2010, Quidam embarked on a new journey, performing the same captivating production, but now in arenas throughout North America. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters. Young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world— the world of Quidam—where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul. |
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| February |
February 25 at
8:00pm
MASTERWORKS SERIES: A JOURNEY INTO BRAHMS
Regent Theatre (Oshawa)
Ontario Philharmonic continues its exploration of the great Brahms symphonic opus with his
2nd Symphony. Roman Simovic, one of the foremost violinists of his generation, plays
Brahms' Violin Concerto. "A rare, grand talent with unlimited abilities'' - violinist
Shlomo Mintz |
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| March |
March 3, 7:30 p.m.
Durham Youth Orchestra: Winter Concert
Hebron Christian Reformed Church · 4240 Anderson Street North, Whitby
Concerto for Two Violins – Johann Sebastian BACH
Concerto for Piano No.1 in C major – Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Featuring guest soloist Joel Zhang, winner of the 2011 DYO Concerto Competition. |
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March 30 at 8:00pm
SIGNATURE SERIES: BEAT OF THE DRUMS
Regent Theatre (Oshawa)
All things Drums and Rhythm with Gershwin and Respighi. A fascinating look into percussion
instruments with special guest, percussion diva, Gabriela Jimenez. Discover everything
you've always wanted to know about the exciting percussion section . Get the chance to try
a marimba, a snare drum or perhaps even the timpani on stage . Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
like you've never heard it before! |
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| April |
April 6, 7:30PM
Durham Philharmonic Choir: Good Friday
St. George’s Anglican Church – Oshawa
The DPC annual Good Friday concert will feature the music of American composer K. Lee Scott (born 1950), including the recently composed ‘Requiem’ – an exquisite work for choir, baritone soloist and ensemble. The choir will also perform a selection of spirituals including a new setting of ‘Wayfarin’ Stranger’ by Craig Zamer, and new music by Canadian composer Mark Sirett. |
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April 28, at 2:30pm
and 7:30pm
FAMILY SERIES: ZOOLOGICAL FANTASY
Regent Theatre (Oshawa)
Allan Hawco, Beatriz Boizan & Joel Zhang
Explore the orchestra through these magical scores representing animals, persons and
situations with sounds, images and music. A perfect way to introduce all the family to the
philharmonic. Two young and prodigious Durham pianists make their debut with the Ontario
Philharmonic in whirlwind finger-twisting works. Canadian film/TV star, Allan Hawco joins
OP as narrator. |
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| May |
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
Durham Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert
Regent Theatre · 50 King Street East, Oshawa
Symphony No.2 in D major – Ludwig van BEETHOVEN |
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| July |
July TBA
Kids in the Square - FREE Sing Out Summer Fun
Heritage Square - 65 Harwood Ave. S (Town Hall), Ajax
Wednesdays are the best day of the week in Ajax with the Town's annual "Summer in the
Square" series. Mary Lambert is an internationally recognized energetic and
enthusiastic children's entertainer, "Sing Out Summer Fun" will engage and amaze
kids with colourful props and dance. An eclectic mix of well known and original music
including upbeat country, jazz, folk, and boogies will keep kids singing, smiling and
learning. Please visit: www.marylambert.com, for more information on this performance. The
event is free of charge. There is no seating at Heritage Square. Families are encouraged
to bring their own chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be
moved inside Town Hall. |
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July TBA
FREE Music in the Square
Heritage Square - 65 Harwood Ave. S (Town Hall), Ajax
Wednesdays are the best day of the week in Ajax with the Town’s annual “Summer
in the Square” series. Donna Huber has been touring the world for over 10 years as
one of the most successful Tribute acts of all time. This act is an authentic visual and
musical recreation of Shania Twain. You’ll hear all your Shania Twain favorites
including Man, I Feel Like a Women, That Don’t Impress me Much, Party for Two, Any
Man of Mine, You’re Still the One and many, many more! Please visit:
www.shaniatwin.com, for more information about this performance. The event is free of
charge. There is no seating at Heritage Square. Families are encouraged to bring their own
chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be moved inside Town Hall. |
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| August |
August TBA
Kids in the Square - FREE Sing Out Summer Fun
Heritage Square - 65 Harwood Ave. S (Town Hall), Ajax
Wednesdays are the best day of the
week in Ajax with the Town's annual "Summer in the Square" series. Mary Lambert
is an internationally recognized energetic and enthusiastic children's entertainer,
"Sing Out Summer Fun" will engage and amaze kids with colourful props and dance.
An eclectic mix of well known and original music including upbeat country, jazz, folk, and
boogies will keep kids singing, smiling and learning. Please visit: www.marylambert.com,
for more information on this performance. The event is free of charge. There is no seating
at Heritage Square. Families are encouraged to bring their own chairs. In the event of
inclement weather, the performance will be moved inside Town Hall. |
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August TBA
FREE Music in the Square
Heritage Square - 65 Harwood Ave. S (Town Hall), Ajax
Wednesdays are the best day of the week in Ajax with the Town’s annual “Summer
in the Square” series. Donna Huber has been touring the world for over 10 years as
one of the most successful Tribute acts of all time. This act is an authentic visual and
musical recreation of Shania Twain. You’ll hear all your Shania Twain favorites
including Man, I Feel Like a Women, That Don’t Impress me Much, Party for Two, Any
Man of Mine, You’re Still the One and many, many more! Please visit:
www.shaniatwin.com, for more information about this performance. The event is free of
charge. There is no seating at Heritage Square. Families are encouraged to bring their own
chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be moved inside Town Hall. |
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