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What is Classical? |

New for this year! A festival that explores ideas of "classical" music from a broad range of cultural perspectives, including musical forms from South Asian, Chinese, African and others.

 

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Friday, July 25, 2008
7:30PM True North Brass:

Experience a performance of classical pieces by one of Canada’s most exciting ensembles!



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8:00PM The Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra :

Come see why this group of young Toronto instrumentalists have thrilled audiences from the world-renowned Carnegie Hall in New York to the world-famous Opera House in Sydney, Australia!



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8:30PM U-Carmen e-Khayelitsha:

Be thrilled by Bizet’s Carmen set in modern-day South Africa with the music, translated and sung in Xhosa and mixed with traditional African song.



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9:30PM East Village Opera Company :

This New York City based company brings the towering emotion and timeless musicality of well know opera into the 21st century!



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11:00PM Toca Loca featuring guest artists The Walter Haul:

Lovers of New Music will not want to miss this delightfully quirky trio who are currently shaking up the Toronto Underground scene.



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Saturday, July 26, 2008
1:00PM Khayal Darpan: A Mirror of Imagination:

This documentary by Delhi-based filmmaker Yousuf Saeed examines the impact of the Partition on the classical music traditions of South Asia.



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1:00PM - 5:00PM Kazoo or Drum Workshop with Sistah Lois’ Creative Capers:

Children will learn how to make and decorate their very own kazoo or drum using simple household objects, then learn how to play basic rhythms.



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1:30PM M-DO Dance (partnership) - “Horizons” a program of South Asian dance curated by Joanna de Souza:

Emerging South Asian Classical dancers perform three distinct classical styles: The Odissi, Kathak and Kuchipudi dance styles.



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1:30PM Beijing Opera Demo and Workshop Featuring Visiting Beijing Opera Masters:

Rare opportunity to meet 3 visiting Opera Masters at an opera demo and workshop and hone your skill at Classical Chinese dance routines with the Artistic Director of Little Pear Garden



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2:00PM Ontario Chinese Orchestra: