SweetWater Opening Night/5-Concert Pass

SweetWater 2018

Celebrating a legacy of unforgettable performances, Discover tomorrow’s music stars.

SweetWater marks 15 years of world-class music from September 21 to 23. Artistic Director Mark Fewer is bringing back many SweetWater vets including James Campbell, Katie Gleiser, Matthias Maute, Guy Few, Denise Djokic, Aiyun Huang, Mark Edwards, Douglas McNabney, and Dean McNeil. Others will make their SweetWater debuts including soprano Suzie LeBlanc and Alexander Tselyakov. Plus, enjoy new music talents such as Yolanda Bruno and Quatuor Despax.

CONCERT ONE

Friday, September 21

Party Like It’s 1689! (Opening Night Gala), 8 p.m., Historic Leith Church, Meaford Single Tickets - $50 Students - $10 Reserved Seating

presented by The Medley Family

featuring Suzie LeBlanc, Matthias Maute, Mark Edwards, Mark Fewer, & Denise Djokic

Enjoy an evening of the tastiest Italian Baroque treats from the late 1600s.

Barbara Strozzi, L’Eraclito amoroso

Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Mark Edwards (harpsichord)

Maruizio Cazzati, Regina Coeli

Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Mark Fewer (violin), Matthias Maute (recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denise Djokic (cello)

Giovanni Paolo Simonetti, Trio Sonata Opus 5, No. 2 La Burrasca

Mark Fewer (violin), Matthias Maute (treble recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denis Djokic (cello)

Tarquino Merula, Nigra sum a 2

Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Mark Fewer (violin), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denise Djokic (cello)

INTERMISSION

Giovanni Pandolfi Mealli, “La Bernabea” – Opus 4. No. 1 for flute

and harpsichord

Matthias Maute (recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord)

Tarquino Merula, Ciaconna

Mark Fewer (violin), Matthias Maute (recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denise Djokic (cello)

Anonymous, Ciaconna di parasido et dell inferno

Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Mark Fewer (violin), Matthias Maute (recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denis Djokic (cello)

Suzie LeBlanc is sponsored by Bruce & Mary Hutchinson. FESTIVAL 5 CONCERT PASS Includes

Party Like It's 1689! Friday, September 21 Historic Leith Church 8 p.m.

Brave New World II Saturday, September 22 Roxy Theatre 4 p.m.

Wait...What? Saturday, September 22 Roxy Theatre 7 p.m.

After Hours Again Saturday, September 22 Heartwood Concert Hall 9:45 p.m.

Out With A Bang Sunday, September 23 Roxy Theatre 2 p.m.

CANCELLATION POLICY REGARDING CONCERT TICKETS - All sales final. NO refunds.