The Concert Series at St. John's Elora showcases resident artists from the Parish Choir and other musical guests. Join us for an afternoon or evening performance. Admission by contribution at the door (cash only; $30 suggested). No tickets required.
Winter/Spring 2024
Sunday, January 21, 3pm
New Year's Follies!
Lesley Bouza, soprano and Alan Macdonald, baritone
with Dakota Scott-Digout, piano
An afternoon of light classical and popular favourites for voice. Refreshments to follow!
Friday, February 2, 7:30pm
ANIMA presents: The House of Our Pilgrimage
Daniel Cabena and Paul Genyk-Berezowsky, voice and instruments
with Luke Hathaway, poet
Medieval and modern music by Guillaume de Machaut and Toronto's James Rolfe combine with contemporary poetry in a mysical exploration of the sacred feminine.
Saturday, February 17, 2:30pm
Calvinists, Catholics, and Spies: Harpsichord music of the Dutch Golden Age
Jonathan Oldengarm, harpsichord
Director of Music at Toronto's Metropolitan United Church and a favourite with Elora audiences presents an eclectic recital of music by J. Sweelinck, P. Phillips, and others.
Sunday, March 17, 3pm
J.S. Bach: Sonatas for Violin and Harsichord
Noemy Gagnon-Lafrenais, violin and Christopher Bagan, harpsichord
Bach's 1st, 4th, and 6th sonatas for violin and harpsichord, masterfully performed by the concertmaster of Montreal's Arion Baroque Orchestra and one of Canada's foremost harpsichord players.
Sunday April 28, 3:15pm
Bach Meditations: Cantata 12
Choir of St. John's Elora with baroque ensemble
Bach's post-Easter cantata BWV 12: Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen inspired parts of his monumental B-minor mass. Experience this music in context alongside musical and scriptural reflections.
Sunday, May 12, 3pm
Duo Thalia: Music in Motion
Xueao Yang, violin; Kendra Grittani, cello
Rescheduled from 2024 and featuring "Musicians of the KWSymphony." A boisterous program inspired by folk traditions and dance. Music by Bach and Gliere alongside contemporary composers Jesse Montgomery and Rebecca Clarke.
Sunday, June 16, 3pm
Herbert Howells: Requiem
Choir of St. John's Elora
British composer Herbert Howells' astonishingly personal work for unaccompanied choir sung by the professional church choir of St. John's Elora, alongside other works.
Past Events - 2023
Sunday, February 19, 2023 3:00pm
The Music That Makes Us: Bach to Broadway
Michael Cressman and Christina Stelmacovich, voice and Catherine Robertson, piano
Friday, March 10, 2023 7:30pm
Women in Song: Clara Schumann, Alma Mahler, Amy Beach and others
Rebecca McKay, soprano and Jodie Vander Heide, piano
Saturday, May 13, 2023 3:00pm
Just Her Cup of Tea: Sweet Songs to Celebrate Mum
Autumn Debassige, mezzo-soprano and Angus Sinclair, piano
Friday, June 23, 2023 7:30pm
“And then I knew ‘twas wind:” Music for flute, viola, and harp
Laurel Swinden, Elizabeth Reid, and Noël Wan
Saturday, October 28, 2023 2:30pm
Kestrel String Quartet
Allene Chomyn, violin; Nora Pellerin, violin; Rebecca Didderich, viola; Miriam Stewart-Kroeker, cello
Friday, November 10, 2023 7:30pm
Late Romantic Gems for String Trio
Jung Tsai, violin; Jody Davenport, viola; Cathy Anderson, cello
Saturday, November 18, 2023 2:30pm
Schubert's Trout Quintet
Ian Whitman, double bass; and friends
with Beth Ann de Souza, piano
Saturday, December 16, 2023 2:30pm
A Child's Christmas in Wales
The Dylan Thomas classic, dramatically narrated with musical accompaniment. A Christmas tradition!
Lori Gemmell, harp; Tom Allen, narrator; Larry Larson, trumpet; Debbie Stroh, horn