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comic actors Red Green (aka Steve Smith), Martin Short, and Eugene Levy, singer Stan
Rogers, architect Bruce Kuwabara, ballerina Karen Kain and 2007 Canadian Idol winner Brian
Melo. And there are few cities with as many major venues for performance. Hamilton will
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 Wednesdays, July through September
from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
RED-HOT JAZZ & COOL BLUES
Hendrie Park, Royal Botanical Gardens
You've made it to Wednesday and that's reason enough for a celebration. Enjoy a cold
drink, appetizers and award-winning jazz and blues musicians in a lovely garden setting.
Refreshments available on-site at the tent. Held rain or shine.
Admission applies. Members' rate: there is a $5 fee for members to attend each music
night. Purchase your Member's Music Passport for $32.25.
2010 performance schedule
- August 25 Back Alley Ringers
- September 1 Suzie Vinnick
- September 8 Jack de Keyzer (Juno award winner)
- September 15 The Peter Banting Swingtet
- September 22 Tianna H
- September 29 TBA
Performers and times are subject to change. |
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| SEPTEMBER |
 September 18 at 8:00pm
Mike Bullard - Live!
The Studio at Hamilton Place
http://mikebullard.ca
Mike Bullard accomplished something no other Canadian had before: hosted Canada's first
truly successful nightly talk show. Running for six unprecedented seasons, "Open
Mike" (1997), was one of the longest running late-night talk shows in North America.
The Gemini award-winning series was the most-watched late-night talk show in Canada's
largest market, comparable in popularity and success to late-night heavyweights Letterman
and Leno. |
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 September 23 at 8:00pm
Celtic Thunder
Hamilton Place
A singing group composed of five male vocalists, they are known for their eclectic
performance style with songs ranging from the classics to pop contemporary. They have just
released their fourth studio album which featured the Michael Buble hit "Home",
Disney's "When You Wish Upon a Star" and gospel classic "Amazing
Grace" to only name a few. Don't miss their triumphant return to the Casino Rama
stage. |
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 September 25 at 7:30 pm
Masterworks Series: Mozart Meets Strauss
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor
Joni Henson, soprano
R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Waltzes
R. Strauss: Excerpts from Capriccio
Mozart: Aria Bella Mia Fiamma, Addio!
Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni
R. Strauss: Death and Transfiguration
The HPO welcomes back soprano Joni Henson, one of the leading Canadian singers of her
generation, to perform dramatic works by Richard Strauss and Mozart. Music Director James
Sommerville has programmed brilliant but rarely-heard masterpieces by these two geniuses
concluding with the epic tone poem Death and Transfiguration. |
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 September 30 at 8:00pm
An Evening with Alan Frew of Glass Tiger
The Studio at Hamilton Place
VIP Tickets available! Includes: premium seat, pre-sho meet and greet, photo-op and
acoustic song performance. Start time 7pm
Website: http://www.alanfrew.com/Singer/Songwriter Alan Frew is
a 5-time Juno Award winner, 5-time Canadian Classic Award winner and a Grammy nominee. As
a songwriter, Alan has written numerous top ten songs with several of them having the
distinction of reaching the chart topping #1 position. Someday, So Blind, I'm Still
Searching and Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone) are just some of these hits. Most recently
Alan has written the 2010 Olympic Broadcast Theme called "I Believe" and the new
Toronto Maple Leafs theme called "Free to Be (This is Canada's Song)" both with
Stephan Moccio. "I Believe" has set new records in Canada and the United States
in reaching the coveted #1 spot in break-neck time and has been awarded quadruple platinum
status. |
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| OCTOBER |
 October 2 at 8:00pm
The Strawbs
The Studio at Hamilton Place
Strawbs are a rock band founded in 1964 in England. They started out as a bluegrass band
and eventually moved on to other styles (folk rock, glam rock, progressive rock).
Website: http://www.strawbsweb.co.uk/ |
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 October 13 at 8:00 pm
Crash Test Dummies
The Studio at Hamilton Place
There is no mistaking Brad Roberts' voice. He may look like an average guy, now in his
mid- 40s, but then he opens his mouth and his majestic baritone voice immediately conjures
fond memories of such Crash Test Dummies hits at "Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm" and
"Superman." Perhaps best remembered for the acerbic folk rock sound of 1991's
The Ghosts That Haunt Me and 1993's God Shuffled His Feet, there have nonetheless been
enough hits for the band over the years to merit a couple of greatest hits packages.
Through it all, the band with Roberts at the helm has touched on funk and soul, folk,
electronic music and even Christmas tunes. Yet it is Roberts' voice and offbeat lyrical
sensibility that have been this beloved band's calling cards since their founding twenty
years ago. |
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 October 18 at 7:30pm
Dancing with the Stars' Louis Van Amstel's BALLROOM WITH A TWIST
Copps Coliseum
Twelve-time dance champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer and consummate professional,
Louis Van Amstel may be best known for his five stunning turns on the hit ABC show
"Dancing with the Stars." After a lifetime of perfecting his craft, Louis
continues to lace up his dancing shoes while sharing his passion for dance with the rest
of the world!
Louis recently finished an amazing, storybook run on the "DwtS" dancefloor for
the fifth time since the show's inception. Louis was partnered with singer Kelly Osbourne,
daughter of legendary rocker Ozzy and "America's Got Talent" judge Sharon, and
star of the popular MTV series "The Osbournes." After helping transform Kelly
from a disregarded underdog to a graceful fan favorite, by season's end they shocked the
world by reaching the finals and finishing third out of twenty original competitors! |
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 October 23 at 8:00pm
The Wacky World of Hypnosis with Hypnotist Paul Anthony
The Studio at Hamilton Place
Master Hypnotist PAUL ANTHONY has achieved a well-deserved and outstanding reputation for
bringing fresh, pure and fun entertainment concepts to stage hypnosis. With a highly
successful, professional career spanning 2 decades, he has hypnotized tens of thousands of
people all over North America, while consistently offering discriminating Clients one of
the most sensational, interactive, fun-filled and affordable stage shows, anywhere!
Website: http://www.hypnotistpaulanthony.com/ |
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 October 27 at 8:00 pm
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience
Hamilton Place
www.jblze.com |
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October 30 at 7:30 pm
Pops Series: Songs That Tell A Story with James Keelaghan
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor
James Keelaghan
James Keelaghan possesses an insatiable appetite for finding the next unique story line,
making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices on both the
Canadian and international scenes. Don't miss a very special appearance by one of Canada's
greatest songwriters featuring the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. |
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| NOVEMBER |
 November 1 at 2:00pm
John McDermott - A Salute to Veterans Past and Present
Hamilton Place
"Legend" is not a title John McDermott would readily embrace, but his
accomplishments have become legendary in recording industry lore. He calls Toronto and
Boston home, but he has also found a home as an international recording star and household
name – known as much for his successful musical career as for his commitment to
veterans' causes. He is a long way from the man for whom singing was a hobby less than ten
years ago. John was discovered quite by chance, when working as a circulation sales
representative for the Toronto Sun, he belted out an impromptu rendition of "Danny
Boy" at a company party.
Website: http://www.johnmcdermott.com/ |
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 November 4 at 8:00pm
An Evening with Liona Boyd
The Studio at Hamilton Place
www.lionaboyd.com
Internationally known as "The First Lady of the Guitar", Liona Boyd has held a
unique position in the world of the classical guitar, through her arranging, her
composing, and her twenty two albums, many of which attained gold and platinum status. |
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November 6 at 7:30 pm
Chamber Series: A Little Night Music
Central Presbyterian Church
James Sommerville, conductor
Haydn: Symphony No. 8 "Le soir"
Mozart: "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"
Schoenberg: Transfigured Night
Whether enjoying an evening in one of Vienna's charming wine gardens, a visit to a
favourite café, or a stroll along the famous Ring Avenue at dusk, Vienna is a place
unlike any other. Take a trip to Vienna at night with the music of Haydn, Mozart, and
Schoenberg. |
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 November 9 at 7:30pm
Johnny Reid
Hamilton Place
When Johnny Reid decided to name his new record Dance With Me, it was as much an
invitation to his fans to get up and dance, as it was a call to celebrate the things that
bring you home, even if home is thousands of miles away. Over the past two years, Reid's
2007 sophomore effort, Kickin' Stones, has been kickin' ass. Certified Platinum in Canada,
it has garnered the Scottish Born, Nashville based Canadian singer/songwriter CCMA's for
Top-Selling Canadian Recording and Top Male Artist in 2008, as well as a Juno nomination
for Country Recording of the Year. Its also gone a long way to establishing Reid as an
undeniably bright star in the Canadian Country Music firmament, yielding two top ten radio
singles in Love Sweet Love, and Kickin' Stones, and the runaway hit, Darlin', which sailed
into both the top five at radio, and the number one spot on CMT last year.
Website: http://www.johnnyreid.com/ |
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November 13 at 7:30 pm
Masterworks Series: Brahms & Mozart
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor
Sarah Jeffrey, oboe
Rossini: Overture to Barber of Seville
Mozart: Oboe Concerto
Murphy: Black Sand (commissioned by the HPO)
Brahms: Symphony No. 2
Humorous and fun, Rossini's tuneful overture sets the stage. Brilliant young oboist Sarah
Jeffrey performs Mozart's elegant Oboe Concerto, a masterpiece in the repertoire. James
Sommerville leads the orchestra in Brahms' Second Symphony, a work of serenity and joy
tinged with melancholy. |
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| DECEMBER |
 December 4 at 3:00pm
Rita MacNeil and Frank Mills - The Spirit of Christmas
Hamilton Place
Two Canadian legends will come together this winter to bring you a memorable evening of
seasonal entertainment.
Singer/songwriter Rita MacNeil will be joined on tour by composer and pianist
extraordinaire Frank Mills.
Rita's Christmas tours are synonymous with the celebration of this very special time of
the year. As the tour started to come together, Rita began to think about a special guest.
With 2010 marking the 30th anniversary of Frank Mill's phenomenally successful single
"Music Box Dancer", Rita wondered if she could coerce Frank to join her.
Frank, happily in semi-retirement, was surprised by the call but after careful
consideration decided to take to the stage one more time!
Both Rita and Frank have enjoyed tremendous success with their Christmas albums and
ensuing tours over the years. Together there are plans to combine select songs from each
of their Christmas releases into a compilation and add a couple of new tracks to produce
the definitive seasonal CD! It will be a wonderful evening of entertainment – songs
woven in amongst the stories – a night of memories.
Website: http://www.ritamacneil.com/ |
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 December 11 at 8:00pm
The Arrogant Worms "Christmas Turkey"
The Studio at Hamilton Place
www.arrogantworms.com/
Sensing a desperate public need for musical comedy, The Arrogant Worms was formed. The
Arrogant Worms began as a comedy troupe performing songs and sketches on the campus radio
station in 1991. As the live show developed, the songs delighted the audience. The
sketches – not so much.
It began as a hobby, making fun of a big dumb world. Luckily, the world is still dumb and
The Arrogant Worms (Mike McCormick, Chris Patterson and Trevor Strong) still have plenty
to sing about. The shows are fast, furious and family friendly. The wit is quick, the
satire is biting and the musicianship is second to none. Their appeal has earned them fans
from kids to parents to grandparents to Princess Leia.
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 December 17 at 8:00pm
The Canadian Orpheus Male Choir
Copps Coliseum
www.comc.ca
The COMC is an internationally known Canadian Male Voice Choir of some 65 members from
varied cultural backgrounds, who have established a reputation of
"Men Who Love To Sing" who perform an extensive eclectic repertoire.
They use their considerable talents in support of fundraising ventures such as the
Hamilton Spectator Summer Camp Fund, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke
Foundation and Shelters for Abused Women, to name but a few. They have performed with such
luminaries as the Canadian Brass and the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces at
venues such as Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Canada, the Great Hall in Hamilton Place,
Hamilton, Canada, the Royal Albert Hall and Westminster Abbey in London, England. |
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December 18 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Pops Series: A Holiday Celebration
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor
Hamilton Children's Choir
Join the HPO, the award-winning HCC and other favourite guest performers for Hamilton's
beloved annual tradition. The festive sounds of the orchestra and soaring voices will get
your family in the spirit of the season! A special family matinee at 2pm returns this
season! |
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 December 29 at 7pm
December 30 at 1:30pm
Shen Yun
Hamilton Place
www.shenyunperformingarts.org
Shen Yun presents colorful and exhilarating performances of classical Chinese dance and
music. A performance by Shen Yun is a presentation of traditional Chinese culture as it
once was: a study in grace, wisdom, and the virtues distilled from the five millennia of
Chinese civilization. Every year, Shen Yun unveils an entirely new lineup of dances,
songs, and musical scores. At the core of Shen Yun's performances is classical Chinese
dance with China's numerous ethnic and folk dance styles rounding out the evening. In an
evening consisting of a collection of short pieces, audiences travel from the Himalayas to
tropical lake-filled regions; from the legends of the culture's creation over 5,000 years
ago through to the story of Falun Dafa in China today; from the highest heavens down to
the dusty plateaus of the Middle Kingdom.
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| January |
 January 1 at 2:30pm
Salute to Vienna
Hamilton Place
salutetovienna.com
New Year's Concert 2011, SALUTE TO VIENNA, a celebration created in the spirit of Vienna's
world famous Neujahrskonzert. A 16 year old tradition that brings the same charm,
excitement and hope to our audiences. (see History section). Each year a fresh programme
showcases a brilliant new cast of European maestros, singers, dancers and full symphony
orchestras. |
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 January 8 at 8:00pm
Danny Michel
The Studio at Hamilton Place
In 2004, Michel was nominated for the Best New Artist Juno Award, after the release of
Tales from the Invisible Man the previous year. Later that year, after recording an album
of David Bowie cover songs (Loving the Alien) Michel took a break from recording, but
continued doing studio work, producing and playing guitar in Sarah Harmer's band. In
addition to recording and producing his own material, he also shares his production skills
with other talent and is quickly making a name for himself as a producer and mixer. He has
worked on projects with many musicians, including Damhnait Doyle, Gentleman Reg, Earl
Slick, and Leeroy Stagger.
Website: http://www.dannymichel.com/newsite/welcome.html |
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January 15 at 7:30 pm
Masterworks Series: Beethoven's Third
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor
Ewald Cheung, violin
Silvestrov: Silent Music
Sibelius: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
The evening unfolds with an ephemeral piece for strings by living Russian composer
Valentin Silvestrov. Violinist Ewald Cheung performs Sibelius' gorgeous and virtuosic
Violin Concerto. Beethoven's masterful Eroica marks a turning point in symphonic writing.
Originally planned as a tribute to Napoleon, Beethoven later renamed the Symphony, angry
that Napolean had proclaimed himself emperor. |
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 January 22 at 2:00 p.m.
& 5:00 p.m.
January 23 at 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show
Copps Coliseum
disney.go.com/disneylive/rockinroadshow
Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favorite Disney friends for a hilarious talent
search in the all new Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show! Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy set
out on a zany road trip where audiences join in and help find the coolest acts around.
Along with way, hit a high note with Cinderella; get your bounce on with Tigger; and shout
out your loudest "yee-haw" at a hoe-down with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear
from Disney/Pixer's Toy Story! Grab your family for a fun-filled getaway at this live,
show-stopping adventure jam-packed with unexpected twists, turns and hijinks - right in
your hometown! |
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February 12 at 7:30 pm
Pops Series: The Music of Henry Mancini and More
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
Bruce Hangen, conductor
Darcy Hepner, saxophone
Darcy Hepner Jazz Orchestra
From film to pop and jazz, Henry Mancini composed some of the most memorable music of our
time. Hamilton's own Darcy Hepner and his jazz orchestra join the HPO for a romantic
evening of Mancini's music along with other tunes of that era. The lush sound of the
orchestra and the swinging big band will sweep you up in memories of a time gone by. |
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| March |
March 5 at 7:30 pm
Masterworks Series: Janina Plays Chopin
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
Alain Trudel, conductor
Janina Fialkowska, piano
Schumann: Carnaval (arr. Ravel)
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2
Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess
Schumann: Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"
The incandescent Polish-Canadian pianist Janina Fialkowska returns to Hamilton to perform
Chopin's Second Piano Concerto. The HPO welcomes favourite Canadian maestro Alain Trudel
to lead the orchestra in Schumann's buoyant Third Symphony and two brilliant and colourful
arrangements for orchestra by Ravel. |
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 March 19 at 7:30 pm
Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
Co-presented by HECFI
Classical Mystery Tour is more than just a rock concert. Original members of Broadway's
Beatlemania perform Beatles' hits from every decade, sung and played exactly as they were
written. From early Beatles' music through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the
best of The Beatles like you've never heard them: live and enhanced by a full orchestra. |
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| April |
April 9 at 7:30 pm
Chamber Series: Love
Central Presbyterian Church
James Sommerville, conductor
Miriam Khalil, soprano
Wagner: Siegfried Idyll
d'Indy: Chansons et Danses
Omar Daniel: Neruda Canciones
Mahler: Rückert Lieder (arr. West)
Regarded as one of Wagner's greatest works, the intimate Idyll was composed for his wife
after the birth of their son. The words of a celebrated love poet are set to music.
Soprano Miriam Khalil shines in Mahler's songs, which contain some of his most profound
and personal musical statements. |
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April 16 at 7:30 pm
Masterworks Series: Symphonie Fantastique
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor
Kati Agócs: New Commission
L. Boulanger: D'un matin de printemps and D'un soir triste
Respighi: Fountains of Rome
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique
The Hamilton Philharmonic is the star of the show in two rarely-heard gems by French
impressionist composer Lili Boulanger. Respighi's wildly popular tone-painting, The
Fountains of Rome, forms a rich atmospheric portrait of Rome's great monuments. The season
ends with a blaze of orchestral colours in Berlioz's revolutionary masterpiece, Symphonie
Fantastique. |
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| May |
May 14 at 7:30 pm
Pops Series: And The Winner Is… Movie Music Comes Alive
The Great Hall - Hamilton Place
James Sommerville, conductor
Film music is often as important to setting the mood of a movie as the acting or the
cinematography. The HPO brings memorable moments from award-winning films to the stage of
Hamilton Place. Submit your favourite film music for a chance to hear your selection
performed by live orchestra! |
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| TBA |
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