Exciting Afternoons for You
Intimate events with wine & outstanding creative minds
Windrush Salon Sundays have been called “magical” and “life-changing”! Limited to only 50 guests, purchase tickets below or call Marilyn at 905-729-0011. Students under 19 are free!

SUN. FEB 16th – 3pm
ALL FOR LOVE
Alexandra Teske, Soprano, Lillian Brooks, Mezzo Soprano, & Kyung-A Lee, Collaborative Pianist
Back by popular request from last year, Canadian soprano Alexandra Teske is bringing renowned ‘northern’ musician friends with her for this special Valentine’s Day tribute to love. Lillian Brooks is a Canadian mezzo-soprano who is recognized for her opera and oratorio singing, including with the Toronto City Opera (TCO). She grew up in Orillia and, like Alexandra, is a former student of Catherine Robbin. Kyung-A Lee has performed around the world, playing for international audiences. Her brilliant technique and expressive sensitivity thrill her audiences.
Your $45 ticket includes the concert and a reception with Windrush’s international award-winning VQA wines, treats and meeting the artists. Guests under 19 or over 90 are free. Part of proceeds help empower underserved kids using the arts at youthLEADarts.com
Alexandra has been described as “having wonderful technique, a glorious voice with underlying warmth, and a connection to the text that is riveting.” Raised in Rosemont, Ontario, she went on to receive her formal piano training from Gwen Beamish at the University of Western Ontario where she earned her BMus (Hons) and BEd. While studying with Canadian mezzo-soprano Catherine Robbin, she achieved First Class Honours on her ARCT vocal performer’s exam. A frequent top award winner at music festivals, she recently earned first place in Classical Voice at the OMFA provincial music competition.
As a secondary school music teacher, Alexandra directed music theatre productions, concert choirs, vocal jazz ensembles, and concert bands, leading them to award-winning performances at music festivals at both the local and national levels. She has been a featured soloist and chorister for many seasons with The Cellar Singers most notably under the baton of Albert Greer with whom she studied privately. She was recently a guest soloist in the choir’s performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria.
Alexandra performed her debut solo recital with internationally-renowned pianist, Kyung-A Lee. Following this, she captivated a sold-out audience with a solo recital at Windrush Estate Winery, Hockley Valley. Under the direction of Mark Vuorinen, she was honoured to be an emerging artist in The Elora Singers’ 2024 Vocal Academy. In addition to teaching, she continues working as a guest soloist, recitalist, and ensemble singer throughout Ontario. She is excited to be a founding member of the new early music vocal consort ensemble, Quire. Alexandra is a soloist and section lead at St. James’ Anglican Church, Orillia. She is delighted to be studying with Catherine Robbin and Canadian soprano, Leslie Fagan.
Lillian Brooks, mezzo-soprano
Orillia hometowner Lillian Brooks has been praised for her “legato, lyric sound” (Ludwig van Toronto) and “easy handling of coloratura” (Schmopera). In 2015, Lillian made her professional debut with Chorus Niagara performing Mozart’s Requiem under the baton of Robert Cooper. She is in high demand for oratorio and concert work in repertoire such as Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, Bach’s St John Passion and St Matthew Passion, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Durufle’s Requiem, Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde and Rückert Lieder, and the Canadian premieres of both Last Light Above the World by Alan Bevan and The Cross of Christ by Romulo Delgado. Equally at home on the operatic stage, her roles include Bradamante in Alcina (Handel), Annio in La clemenza di Tito (Mozart), Flora in La Traviata (Verdi), Cornelia in Giulio Cesare (Handel), and Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro (Mozart).
Lillian’s musical journey has led to numerous accolades. In 2015, she was awarded the prestigious Hnatyshyn Foundation Developing Artists Grant, while graduating cum laude from York University. Lillian received her Artist Diploma in Performance from the Glenn Gould School in 2017 and went on to participate in the 2018 Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme in Aldeburgh, UK, where she studied with internationally acclaimed Matthew Rose and Anne-Sofie von Otter. Lillian enjoyed two years with Calgary Opera as a member during their 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons.
The 2024/2025 season will see Lillian join renowned Canadian ensembles including Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (Mozart’s Coronation Mass), the Grand Philharmonic Choir (Handel’s Messiah), and Chorus Niagara (Bach’s B Minor Mass).
Kyung-A Lee, pianist (B.Mus, M.Mus, Performer’s Certificate, Artist Diploma)
Born in South Korea, her burning passion for classical music has taken her to travel around the globe. She has performed around the world, playing for international audiences. Her brilliant technique and expressive sensitivity thrill her audiences. She has attended many internationally renowned schools, including Schubert Institute in Austria, Mozarteum in Salzburg, COSI in Italy, and she is a frequent participant at the Banff Centre for music. Ms. Lee is a local to beautiful Muskoka, now living in Huntsville, ON.
Her curiosity and wide-ranging interests have taken her in many different directions, establishing versatile reputation. She is in a demand for solo performances, teaching, and a wide variety of collaborative music, including Opera workshops.
Winner of the National Finals at the SMF competition, recipient of two of Alberta’s most prestigious awards; Queen Elizabeth II Award and Alberta Heritage Award.
Also, she is the first recipient of Gerry Segger Award in Performance Excellence.

SUN. MAR. 16th – 3pm
PLAYING WITH FIRE
Guitarist & Composer, Brennan Dylan
Brennan may be best known as the LA Music Awards’ 20th annual Rock Guitarist of the Year! Performing since he was 15, he studied at Berklee College of Music. Since then, he has played more venues than he can count: from LA to New York to his home country of Canada. He recently won the 2024 Voxbox Seeking Talent contest presented by Zoomer Radio. His solo music can be found on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.
Brennan Dylan’s latest effort ‘Walking Through Fire’ (released under the name ‘Men Without Armies’) offers 6 songs, each a theatrical soundscape anchored in masterful guitar playing. Written and co-produced by the artist himself, ‘Walking Through Fire’ makes the virtuoso feel intimate, overlaying intricate melodies on lush harmonies. Here is an article written about Brennan’s “Walking Through Fire”
Brennan lives in Toronto. When he is not playing guitar, he can be found with his two dogs on long walks or watching old movies.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/74rGYvxBmKiduOW8OMs4rc?si=5RhWxb8DQVmTcZYU1HAduA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/men-without-armies/1654435308
Website: https://www.brennandylan.com
Your $45 ticket includes the concert and a reception with Windrush’s international award-winning VQA wines, treats and meeting the artists. Guests under 19 or over 90 are free. Part of proceeds help empower underserved kids using the arts at youthLEADarts.com

SUN. MARCH 30th – 3pm
AMOR SPANISH LOVE SONGS
Romulo Delgato, Tenor, Rubén Vázquez, Piano & Liza McLellan, Cello
Back by popular request, the sultry Canadian tenor, Romulo Delgado, beloved by our patrons for his opera and mariachi music-making, brings two more outstanding musical friends to delight us with rarely heard, Spanish love song treasures – just in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Esteemed tenor Romulo Delgado performs some of the most famous spanish love songs. Experience the intimacy of a bolero, the elegance of a tango, or the fiery passion of a spanish ballad. AMOR… fall in love with love.
What’s so special about these songs?
“When I perform around the world, audiences always ask for these spanish love songs. Some are recognizable and some not but what they all have in common is the music is always at the service of the lyrics. The story-telling component of these songs is so powerful that it touches people’s souls regardless if they speak spanish or not.” AMOR…fall in love with love.” – Romulo Delgado
Your $45 ticket includes the concert and a reception with Windrush’s international award-winning VQA wines, treats and meeting the artists. Guests under 19 or over 90 are free. Part of proceeds help empower underserved kids using the arts at youthLEADarts.com
Romulo Delgado is an operatic tenor, composer, world music multi- instrumentalist, vocal coach and adjudicator. He was a region finalist at the Hans Gabor Belvedere International Opera competition in Vienna, Austria and trained in Toronto at the Royal Conservatory Music. His versatility as a performer has enchanted audiences all over North America and Europe.
His operatic roles currently include Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Alfredo in Verdi’s La Traviata, Don Jose in Bizet’s Carmen, The Duke of Mantua in Verdi’s Rigoletto, Edgardo in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Idomeneo in Mozart’s Idomeneo, Mario Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca, Macduff in Verdi’s Macbeth, Rodolfo in Puccini’s La Boheme and Riccardo in the Canadian premiere of Verdi’s Oberto.
Also in demand as a concert tenor soloist, his concert oratorio repertoire includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Gounod’s St. Cecilia Mass, Dubois’ the seven last words of Christ, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Handel’s Samson, Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, Verdi’s Requiem and Handel’s Messiah.
As a composer, his oratorio: The Cross of Christ had its world premiere under the baton of maestro Denis Mastromonaco. It is based on the seven last words of Christ on the Cross and arranged for four soloists and orchestra.
This moving and powerful oratorio explores the salvific meaning of suffering, the richness of hope, the deepness of faith and the everlasting love of God for humanity. Acclaimed for its cinematic qualities and its rich ethnic musical influences, The Cross of Christ’s music provides the sacred
text sublime magnitude and grandeur.
As a leading tenor, ultimately, what distinguishes Romulo’s singing is that “striking, powerful and ingratiating lyric tenor sound with all the money notes!” (Opera Canada). Whether on the opera stage, or enchanting audiences with his passion for world music passion, “Romulo Delgado’s free, vigorous, and lustrous tenor voice makes him one of Canada’s most unique performing artists.” (The Globe and Mail)
www.romulo.ca
Liza McLellan
Saskatchewan-born cellist Liza McLellan is currently writing, arranging and
performing music of all styles. These arrangements have been performed by
ensembles ranging in size from the string quartet right up to symphony orchestra.
She is currently cellist and writer/arranger for Yamaha and D’Addario sponsored
electric/acoustic string quartet Dévah. In 2022 she co-produced, wrote and
arranged all the music for their latest concept album entitled “Prometheus.” In
2019, Dévah Quartet recorded another full length album entitled “2112” – which
featured her arrangement of RUSH’s epic suite 2112, as well as her own original
suite called “Heaven and Hell”, also written for electric string quartet, drums, male
and female vocal soloists as well as choir.
From 2009 until 2019 Liza was cellist for Canada’s noteworthy crossover quartet
‘Quartetto Gelato,’ and was touring extensively. After starting her family, Liza left
the quartet to settle down, and is now a sought after freelance cellist in Toronto.
Recent work includes cello for the Mirvish productions of Shrek, Hadestown, Jagged
Little Pill, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Jesus Christ
Superstar. She has taken part in numerous premieres with local ensembles like
Soundstreams Canada and New Music Concerts. She is an in-demand session and
recording artist for musical genres ranging from folk, to rock, pop and classical, and
has worked in nearly every recording studio in Toronto. Liza has taken part in
performing for numerous film scores (most notably by composer Michael Danna),
and can be heard in TV productions such as The Murdoch Mysteries and Wynonna
Earp. She has sat as an extra musician for numerous Canadian orchestras, most
notably the Toronto Symphony.
Rubén Vázquez
Rubén Vázquez was born in Havana, Cuba, where he graduated as Choir Conductor
and Professor from the Conservatory “Amadeo Roldan” in 1994. The following year
he moved to Toronto and continued his studies at Humber College and graduated
with a Bachelor of Music in 2006. In 2012, he achieved his Associate Diploma at The
Royal Conservatory (ARCT) in Piano Performance. In 2017, completed his Master of
Arts Degree at York University, where he studied music analysis, composition,
arranging and orchestration with Michael Coghlan, Alan Henderson, Jay Rahn, and
others. In April of 2022, Rubén completed his PhD at York University.
He has been teaching piano and music theory courses since arriving in Toronto.
Rubén specializes and teaches a variety of musical styles, including classical, jazz,
pop, Brazilian and Latin music. In 1995, he began to teach at the Thornhill School of
Music. Since 2002 until today, Rubén has been teaching piano, music theory, sight
singing and jazz ensembles at The Royal Conservatory of Music. He worked as
Teacher Assistant at York University where he taught music theory, harmony,
analysis, counterpoint, and piano proficiency. He is also teaching jazz ensembles at
Humber College.
Rubén has also been an active pianist and performer for a variety of distinguished
music ensembles and artists in Toronto such as the Three International Tenors,
Canadian icon Jane Bunnett, Luis Mario’s band “Cimarrón”, Nick Ali’s “Marrón
Matizado”, Romulo Delgado, Mitch Seekins, Alexis Baró, Diego Marulanda’s band
“Pacandé”, Ricky Franco’s P-Crew Salsa Band, Pablo Aceas’ band, Marta Elena’s
band, and others. He also worked as pianist for renowned salsa singers Tony Vega
and Ismael “Maelo” Ruiz. He performed at the Latin Grammy celebrations in 2004,
and at the Canadian Genie Awards with Jane Bunnett, and has participated in
several tours in Europe, South America, and the United States.

SUN. APR 27th – 3pm
EVENTSMARION PRESENTS:
Ron Korb, flautist extraordinaire & Grammy winner
eventsMarion and Windrush Estates Winery presents a whimsical afternoon with Ron Korb, 2025 Grammy nominee, former Grammy winner and flautist extraordinaire who interweaves art forms to create spellbinding music experiences.
Japanese-Canadian Grammy®Award flutist Ron Korb has travelled around the world collecting bamboo and various indigenous world flutes. He is a 2025 Grammy Nominee in Best Global Music Performance for the song “Kashira” by Masa Takumi and Best New Age Album for “Break of Dawn” by Ricky Kej. He has developed a distinctive musical persona, fluidly blending Pan-Asian, Jazz, Celtic and Latin influences acquired through a lifetime of global exploration. He has earned 5 Grammy certificates with 2 of them earned in 2023 for his work on Stewart Copeland (The Police) and Ricky Kej’s Grammy-winning album Divine Tides and Masa Takumi’s Grammy winning album for Best Global Music Album.
“Ron Korb mesmerizes his audiences with dynamic performances of beautiful original music and interesting arrangements. His work is accessible but also introduces new sounds and instruments to delighted audiences.”
Your $45 ticket includes the concert and a reception with Windrush’s international award-winning VQA wines, treats and meeting the artists. Guests under 19 or over 90 are free. Part of proceeds help empower underserved kids using the arts at youthLEADarts.com

SUN. MAY 25th – 3pm
‘CRUISIN’ VOCAL BAND
From the Eagles to Crosby,Stills,Nash & Young, from CCR to ELO: a spectrum of classic hits that defined a generation.
Experience the electrifying energy of Cruisin Vocal Band, a dynamic 5-piece 70’s-80’s Tribute Band, established in 2005. Boasting four lead melody singers, they craft unparalleled harmonies and instrumentation, guaranteeing an unforgettable musical journey that pays homage to the legends of yesteryear.
These seasoned performers have graced stages across North America, infusing every performance with a level of professionalism and musicianship that sets them apart. While there’s no shortage of tribute acts out there, none quite capture the essence of the era like Cruisin Vocal Band.
Your $45 ticket includes the concert and a reception with Windrush’s international award-winning VQA wines, treats and meeting the artists. Guests under 19 or over 90 are free. Part of proceeds help empower underserved kids using the arts at youthLEADarts.com

SUN. JUNE 22nd – 3pm
‘SONGS MY FATHER TAUGHT ME’
Renee Guerrero, Quintin Harris, Artemisia LeFay
Back by popular request, this acclaimeed American family of musicians will inspire us with music by Mompou, Nazareth, Granados, Piazzolla & Chopin.
Producer/Educator/Pianist/Vocal Coach Renée Guerrero follows in the footsteps of ther father and grandfather, Longinos “Lonnie” Guerrero, was a famous traveling troubadour throughout Texas in the 1930s. Renée and her husband, Lawrence Harris, were awarded Best Record of the Year at the 2014 Native American Music Awards. Last May, she made her Canadian debut at WIndrush Estate Winery with her Rhapsody in Love which continues to be performed abroad.
Quintin Harris is in demand in New York as a jazz pianist, vocalist, arranger and actor. A recent graduate of William Paterson University and finalist in Finalist in the 2022 American Jazz Pianists Competition, his recent debuts included Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club, and often performs at the legendary Birdland Jazz Theater.
Artemisia LeFay is a classically-trained mezzo soprano, cabaret chanteuse, actress, and songwriter based in New York City with a passion for all things theatrical, vaudevillian, vintage and avante garde.
Your $45 ticket includes the concert and a reception with Windrush’s international award-winning VQA wines, treats and meeting the artists. Guests under 19 or over 90 are free. Part of proceeds help empower underserved kids using the arts at youthLEADarts.com

Watch For The Date!
Allain Brisson CD Launch
More details on this exciting event will be available soon!
Your $45 ticket includes the concert and a reception with Windrush’s international award-winning VQA wines, treats and meeting the artists. Guests under 19 or over 90 are free. Part of proceeds help empower underserved kids using the arts at youthLEADarts.com

SIMONE PERTUISET BOOKS
‘Manet and the Lion Hunter’ & ‘Three Tales From The Tip Of An Era’
You can still buy a book from Windrush with proceeds going to the empower vulnerable kids. Call Marilyn at 905-729-0060 ext. 228
The Concert Hall at Windrush Estate