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!
SAT. April 20th – 4 pm
European Star Comes To Windrush
Geo Chobanov
Experience the finest selection of opera arias performed by Europe’s bass-baritone star, Geo Chobanov, in Windrush’s ‘private concert’ atmosphere of grace and elegance.
A captivating crowd favorite on stages throughout Europe, Geo’s magnificent artistry and voice with its unparalleled depth, richness and clarity, will immerse you in timeless melodies! He will be accompanied by the extraordinary virtuoso pianist, Vlad Soloviov.
Your $45 ticket includes the concert and a reception with Windrush’s VQA wines, treats and meeting the musicians. Presented by The Aurenda Foundation. Proceeds help empower underserved kids through youthLEADarts.com
Geo Chobanov, Bass-Baritone: Celebrated as one of Bulgaria’s foremost contemporary basses, Geo Chobanov captivates audiences with his profound artistry and compelling stage presence. With over a decade as a soloist at Varna’s State Opera, Chobanov boasts a diverse repertoire, encompassing over 40 significant bass roles. In the 2023-24 season alone, he showcased his artistry in an array of roles, including the titular Don Pasquale in G. Donizetti’s comic masterpiece, the formidable Pistola in G. Verdi’s “Falstaff,” and the poignant portrayal of Banco in “Macbeth.”
Upcoming highlights in his career include the role of Coline in G. Puccini’s “La Boheme,” alongside the esteemed soprano Krassimira Stoyanova of the Vienna State Opera. Throughout his illustrious artistic journey, Chobanov has enraptured audiences across Europe, gracing the stages of Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, and beyond. His Canadian debut in 2023 in the gala-concert “The Magic of Bulgarian Voices” further solidified his international acclaim.
Vlad Soloviev, Pianist, Conductor, Repetiteur: Having spent the last two seasons as a member of the Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio, Soloviev has made significant contributions to mainstage productions as a repetiteur, including acclaimed works like “Tosca,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “Madama Butterfly”, “Carmen”, “Salome”, and “The Magic Flute”. His collaboration as co-music director on Metis composer Ian Cusson’s new work “Fantasma” underscores his commitment to innovative projects. Beyond his work with the COC, Soloviev’s talents extend to esteemed institutions such as the Opera Theater of Saint Louis and the University of Toronto Opera School, where he has served as a conductor and repetiteur for a diverse range of productions. As an art song performer, Soloviev graces recital stages worldwide, captivating audiences with his expressive interpretations. From the Richard Bradshaw Auditorium to international venues like the Weill Recital Hall in New York and the Musikverein in Vienna, Soloviev’s performances resonate with depth and artistry, marking him as a true virtuoso in the world of classical music.
SUN. April 28th – 3 pm
Songs of Light
“Songs of Light is presented by soprano and composer Alondra Vega-Zaldivar and Toronto based pianist Bryn Blackwood. Featuring some of the artists’ favourite pieces and a sneak peak of Alondra’s most recent creation “The Legend of Kempenfelt Kelly” a children’s opera premiering this July 2024 at the Simcoe County Theatre Festival in Barrie, Ontario.”
Proceeds help to empower kids to lead their own destiny.
Your $45 ticket includes a wine reception and a meet-and-greet with the artists. Students under 19 are free. Proceeds help underserved kids through www.youthLEADarts.com.
Programme:
Sun Father, Earth Mother by R, Murray Schafer (solo soprano)
Gord Sings to the Stars (from Kempenfelt Kelly) by Alondra Vega-Zaldivar
Sure on this Shining Night by Samuel Barber
5 Preludes Op. 16 by Scriabin (solo piano)
Le Jardin Mouillé by A. Roussel
The Bird by John Duke
Lua Descolorida by O. Golijov
Into the Night by Clara Edwards
Valse Op 38 by Scriabin (solo piano)
Pastorale by A. Copland
The Ballad of Kempenfelt Kelly (from Kempenfelt Kelly) by Alondra Vega-Zaldivar
Mother’s Day, May 12th – 3 pm
Rhapsody In Love: Gershwin & Swift
Renee Guerrero, pianist – Quintin Harris, pianist & vocalist – Artemisia Lefay, mezzo-soprano
Take your front row seats for the fun of engaging with the creative minds of composers George Gershwin and Kay Swift as they composed music for generations to come! International pianist, Renee Guerrero, her daughter, a cabaret/opera singer and son, a jazz pianist/singer, have a brand new program entitled Rhapsody in Love which commemorates the 100th year anniversary of the world premiere of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in 1924 and the music of Kay Swift, the first successful female composer on Broadway with her musical Fine and Dandy.
Gershwin and Swift had a romantic and musical relationship for over ten years until his untimely death in 1937. The two inspired many compositions from each other and Swift became his trusted musical advisor and even edited his works after his death. She could play the score of Porgy and Bess from memory and he encouraged the classically trained Swift to venture into the popular music genre.
Renee has been entrusted with rarely and never performed piano works by the Kay Swift Memorial Trust which she is excited to premiere here in Canada today! www.reneeguerrero.com
Your $45 ticket includes the concert plus a wine reception and a meet-and-greet with the artists. Proceeds help empower underserved kids through www.youthLEADarts.com.
SUN. May 26th – 1 pm – 3 pm
Woman To Woman: Survival Within the Jungle
Many of us are returning to our careers, building our business, starting a business or just simply needs a little awakening towards their goals – “Survival Within the Jungle” will deliver and provide you with the tools to get going and keep fueled throughout the year!
Doors open at 12:30pm. Tickets are $65 per person and include a gift bag with light refreshments. Students under 19 are free.
Proceeds help empower underserved kids through www.youthLEADarts.com. Visit Kimberlite.ca to purchase tickets, or simply click the button below!
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
