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2017/2018 Season: “Masterpiece Series”

The York Chamber Ensemble (YCE) has been presenting concerts to Aurora audiences since 2001. This season we invite 3 guest conductors: Michael Berec, Trevor Dearham and Sasha Weinstangl.  Join us for our 2017-2018 season “Masterpiece Series”.

Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7:30pm: Michael Berec, conductor, “Classical Masterpieces” Mozart’s  Overture to the Marriage of Figaro, and Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major, Michael Adamson, Ian Clarke soloists. Beethoven’s Piano Concert No 4, Charissa Vandikas, solo.

Saturday December 9, 2017 at 7:30pm: Trevor Dearham conductor, “Christmas Masterpieces: Sing-a-long” featuring Boyce’s Symphony #1, choral selections from Handel’s Messiah and carols with York Festival Chorus.

Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 7:30pm: Sasha Weinstangl, conductor, “J.S.Bach: The Master”  Brandenburg Concertos, #3 and 6. Keyboard Concerto, Hilary McLaughlin, solo. Selections from Cantata BWV 209, and St Mathew’s Passion with Irene Ilic voice, Susan Barak, violin.

Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 7:30pm: Sasha Weinstangl, conductor, “European Masterpieces” Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #2 with soloists from YCE. Mendelssohn’s String Symphony #8 and Faure Requiem with York Festival Chorus.

Tickets available at the door: $20 adults, $15 seniors/ students. cash only please

Concert location: Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora.