NEWS RELEASE
ORILLIA CONCERT ASSOCIATION
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The Orillia Concert Association’s (OCA) 2024-25 season is almost here.
The OCA is pleased to present its exciting and talented concert line-up for the coming season, and welcomes current and new subscribers to afternoon concerts at our historic concert venues, the Orillia Opera House and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
They’re back! One of the most beloved ensembles, the Stratton Soloists, will lead off our new season on Sunday, Oct. 27, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m.
This group is a dynamic and intimate ensemble of the Toronto Concert Orchestra’s principal players. Named in memory of Kerry Stratton’s musical legacy, the Stratton Soloists have endeared themselves to Orillia audiences with their virtuosity and panache. Whether it’s Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, The Beatles or Elton John, relax and enjoy the performances by this talented powerhouse of musicians.
The Elmer Iseler Singers start off the new year with a concert on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Opera House at 2:30 p.m. (note: this will be our only Saturday performance this year). Under the masterful artistic direction of Conductor and Artistic Director Lydia Adams, the Elmer Iseler Singers perform and promote outstanding choral music. Created and established by the great Canadian choral master Elmer Iseler in 1979, this chamber choir is inspirational, innovative and passionate.
Bridge and Wolak will bring their special sounds to Orillia on Sunday, March 23, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. For over 10 years, Michael Bridge on accordion and Kornel Wolak on clarinet have been bringing down the house. Mixing classical music with improv comedy, they have twisted up the classical music world.
Their Bach to Benny Tour of 2022 was a show stopper, touring over five Canadian provinces and twenty US states. Entertaining, inspiring and just plain delightful, this incredible duo will send you home with a smile.
Our final concert of the year, on Sunday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m., at the Orillia Opera House, features Orillia’s very own Lance Anderson. As a musical producer, arranger and world class musician, Lance has graced concert halls around the world; he has the uncanny ability to assemble some of the region’s best artists and bring them together to make beautiful music.
The Orillia Opera House will be no exception, as Lance Anderson takes off his hat to the unforgettable sounds of Duke Ellington and Count Basie – jazz royalty with Lance Anderson on piano, John Johnson on saxophone and Russ Boswell on Bass. Come along for the ride, as this terrific trio spins words and music into the magical poetry that’s classic jazz.
We hope you will be able to join us for these four concerts. Tickets are now available for purchase. Volunteers will be contacting past patrons in the coming weeks. The price for the subscription series of four concerts is $90 for adults and $30 for youth and students (high school, university and college). Payment by cheque or cash is preferred.
For those patrons wishing to pay for their ticket by debit or credit, this option is available through the box office at the Orillia Opera House (hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays only).
Tickets to individual concerts will be available at a price of $40 for adults and $20 for youth and students either in advance or at the door prior to the concert.
For further information and full concert details, please visit the Orillia Concert Association website at https://www.orilliaconcertassociation.com/ or email us at [email protected].
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