On the day after Epiphany, Toronto’s wise men of the piano (Bruce Ubukata and Stephen Ralls) will be following their star westward to Christ Church Cathedral. Maybe it’s the favourable Island climate at Christmastime or perhaps it’s just the gravitational pull of Victoria’s star tenor Benjamin Butterfield. Either way, they’ll be joined by other special guests for a performance of Benjamin Britten’s “Journey of the Magi” and other works. Gold, frankincense and myrrh are not their only gifts, for this all-star team brings an intimate knowledge and love of the repertoire, as well as an inimitably engaging delivery. Proceeds will support the Cathedral Choirs’ 2023 tour to the UK.
In-person.
Tickets: $25 (regular) $50 (supporter – with $25 tax receipt), $10 (student)
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FULL PROGRAM
Jean-Baptiste Labelle, "Les Echos de Notre-Dame", Op. 56 for tenor and organ
Benjamin Britten / Henry Purcell, "Three Divine Hymns" for baritone, countertenor, tenor, and piano
Maurice Ravel, "Mother Goose Suite" for piano 4-hands
Samuel Barber, "Sure on this shining night" and "St Ita's Vision" for tenor and piano
Olivier Messiaen, "Les Mages" for organ
Benjamin Britten, "Journey of the Magi" for countertenor, tenor, baritone, and piano
ARTISTS
Carson Moore, countertenor
Benjamin Butterfield, tenor
Kyron Basu, baritone
Stephan Ralls, piano
Bruce Ubukata, piano
Donald Hunt, organ