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Sounds of Majesty
Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 4:00 pm
The season starts off with Anton Bruckner's Mass in F minor, largely considered to be one of the most important settings of the Mass of the 19th century. A challenging work, it is known as a "visionary" piece. Bruckner is well known for his ceaseless editing. The vocal parts of the piece were mostly completed in 1868 or 1869, its premiere performance was in 1872, but he didn't complete his edits of the orchestration until 1893. History tells us that, at the 1893 performance of the Mass, Johannes Brahms applauded so enthusiastically that Bruckner personally thanked him. What an honour that must have been. Please join us at St. James Anglican Church at 58 Peter St. North in Orillia.
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Messiah
Saturday, November 28, 2026 - 7:30 pm
George Frederik Handel's Messiah is as much a part of the Christmas season as the lights that decorate our homes and streets, the gathering of loved ones, and the warm feelings in our hearts. Cellar Singers is thrilled to be singing this oratorio once again, this time with special guests, local students who have benefited from workshops facilitated by our Director, Mitchell Pady, and Collaborative Pianist, Ernesto DeLuca.
This concert will be presented at St. James Anglican Church in Orillia. Take a break from this busy time of year to reflect on the true meaning of the season.
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From Darkness to Light
Sunday, March 7, 2027 - 4:00 pm
The third concert of the Cellar Singer's season will include Eleanor Daley's Requiem as well as Ruth Watson Henderson's composition "From Darkness to Light", two strong choral works by amazing Canadian composers. Daley's Requiem, sung a cappella is one of her best known works. The piece includes traditional Latin Requiem Mass text, as well as English language poetry, including the familiar poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep". Watson's piece is similar in that it is comprised of Biblical passages and the poetry of Wilfred Watson (also Canadian, no relation). These two works are deeply reflective and moving.
