Chor Leoni On Tour: Ontario and Quebec

Since their founding by Diane Loomer, C.M., in 1992, Vancouver’s Chor Leoni has leapt to the forefront of the male choral movement: it is recognized as the premiere male choir in Canada and rated amongst the best in the world. Visiting Quebec and Ontario for the first time, they invite you to experience their eclectic view of choral music. Be prepared for magic!

Fondé en 1992 par Diane Loomer, C.M., Chor Leoni de Vancouver est devenu un des premiers choeurs d’hommes au Canada et au monde. Avec leur première tournée au Québec et en Ontario, ils vous invitent à assister et à ressentir leur monde éclectique de musique chorale. Soyez prêts à la magie!


Saturday August 11  5 pm concert          

with Patrick Wedd, organist
Christ Church Cathedral
635 rue Ste Catherine O.,                           
Montréal, QC
Admission: 10$; 5$ étudiant, aîné.
(or Passport $50; $25 student, senior)
Part of the Jusqu'aux oreilles/ Up to Your Ears series. 

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Le samedi 11 août, 17h
avec Patrick Wedd, organiste
Christ Church Cathedral
635 rue Ste Catherine O.,
Montréal, QC
Admission: 10$; 5$ étudiant, aîné.
(or Passport $50; $25 student, senior)
Une partie de la série Jusqu'aux oreilles/ Up to Your Ears series.

Sunday August 12   11 am church service

The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul
3415 Redpath St.,
Montréal, QC
Chor Leoni will present a choral prelude as well as sing the introit and anthem for this Sunday morning service.

Le dimanche 12 août, service de 11h
Église St Andrew et St Paul
3415 rue Redpath
Montréal, QC
Chor Leoni chantera un prelude choral et d’autres morceaux pendant ce service du matin.

Sunday August 12  4:30 pm concert

Lachute United Church
397 rue Principale
Lachute, QC
General Admission $15
Tickets available at P.E.P. (Prêt à Porter) 484 rue Principale 450.562.2991
Local information: 450.562.2062

Le dimanche 12 août, 16h30
Église Unie de Lachute
397 rue Principale
Lachute, QC
Prix d’entrée 15$
Billets disponibles à P.E.P. (Prêt à Porter) 484 rue Principale 450.562.2991
Renseignements: 450.562.2062

Tuesday August 14  7:30 pm concert

Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral
31 des Jardins,
Quebec City, QC
Admission by donation.

Le mardi 14 août, 19h30
Cathédrale Anglicane Holy Trinity
31 des Jardins,
Québec, QC
Entrée libre, contribution volontaire.

Thursday August 16  2:00 pm mini-concert

Canadian Museum of Civilization
Great Hall
100 Laurier St,
Gatineau, QC
Free Admission
Chor Leoni will perform a short concert of a cappella selections for museum attendees.

Le jeudi 16 août, 14h mini-concert
Musée canadien des civilisations
Grande Galérie
100 Laurier St,
Gatineau, QC
Entrée gratuite
Chor Leoni présentera un mini-concert de morceaux a cappella pour ceux qui visitent le musée.

Thursday August 16  7:30 pm concert

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
217 First Ave.,
Ottawa, ON
Adults $20 Student/Seniors $15
Tickets available from The Leading Note, 370 Elgin St.
613.569.7888
Local information: 613.526.2932

Le jeudi 16 août, 19h30
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
217 First Avenue, Ottawa
Adultes 20$ | Étudiants/Âge d'or 15$
Vente des billets: Leading Note, 370 Rue Elgin
613.569.7888
Renseignements: 613.526.2932

Saturday August 18 workshop  9 am - 1 pm *NOTE: New Location!*

Presented by Music Plus Corporation
Fee:  $40 per person (includes registration, workshop materials and lunch)

Pre-Registration is required. Call 1-800-608-5205 for details and registration.

Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall
15 Michael St.
Kitchener, ON

Being Courageous – Breaking the Choral Fourth Wall

Join a workshop with Chor Leoni, Canada's premiere male choir, and their Artistic Director, Diane Loomer.  Besides musical aspects such as how to develop good intonation and musical phrasing, this workshop will explore some of the more ephemeral aspects that lift a Chor Leoni performance from ‘concert’ to ‘experience,’ from a performer/listener situation to a choral conversation. Lunch provided following the workshop for participants to enjoy refreshments, fellowship and share their experiences.

For further details and registration please contact:
Music Plus Corporation
5 Michael St.
Kitchener, ON N2G 1L7

Phone: 519-745-8530
1-800-608-5205
Email: info@musicpluscorp.com

Sunday August 19  7:30 pm concert

Sounds of Canada Choral Finale, Stratford Summer Music Festival
Special guests, the 2007 Juno award-winning McDades.
Hosted by CBC Radio's Howard Dyck and Bill Richardson.

Knox Presbyterian Church
142 Ontario St.,
Stratford, ON
$32 Reserved seat, or admission by donation.
Reserved seating applies to the balcony and first five rows of the main floor.
All other seats are available by donation.
Stratford Festival Box Office 1.800.567.1600 or (local) 519.273.1600

  • Rise Again - Leon Dubinsky 
  • In the Early Mornin' Rain - Gordon Lightfoot  
  • Frobisher Bay - Diane Loomer 
  • Away from the Roll of the Sea - Allister MacGillivray 
  • Barrett's Privateers - Stan Rogers  
  • Springtime in Alberta - Ian Tyson 

These are just some of the Canadian favourites Chor Leoni Men's Choir will feature when they take to the stage as part of Stratford Summer Music's Sounds of Canada Choral Finale. While the choir's first love will always be the classical repertoire, Canadiana holds a special place in the choir's repertoire and collective hearts. The choir's first CD of  such material, Canadian Safari, was released in 1998 and is Skylark Records' top-selling CD, while the choir's follow-up CD, Canadian Safari 2, released in 2004, is into its third pressing. This concert will feature tunes familiar to audience members as well as new folk songs mined from the richness of our Canadian heritage. This unabashedly flag-waving programme promises wonderful tunes familiar and new, toe-tapping rhythms and comedic turns. Chor Leoni will have you singing along, smiling - and perhaps wiping a tear from your eye. Join Diane Loomer and Chor Leoni as they travel across Canada in music. This being a Chor Leoni show you can be assured it will be an adventure full of unexpected delight!




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