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Singsation with Jean-Sébastien Vallée

March 16 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

$10
Singsation with Jean-Sébastien Vallée

Join Artistic Director Jean-Sébastien Vallée for a Singsation workshop on Mozart’s Requiem.

It’s a community singing workshop, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing!

The Theme:
Join us for a unique exploration of the diverse versions and completions of Mozart’s Requiem. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for singers to unravel the fascinating layers of Mozart’s masterpiece, discovering various interpretations and completions that contribute to its profound beauty. Guided by Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s Artistic Director, Jean-Sébastien Vallée, participants will sing their way into the history and evolution of this iconic composition!

Your Conductor:
This workshop is conducted by TMChoir Artistic Director, Jean-Sébastien Vallée.

Internationally recognized conductor, scholar, and pedagogue Jean-Sébastien Vallée was named as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s 8th Artistic Director in June 2021. In addition to his work as Artistic Director of the TMChoir, Jean-Sébastien is Associate Professor of Music, Director of Choral Studies, and Coordinator of the Ensembles & Conducting Area at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. Jean-Sébastien has conducted ensembles throughout North America, Europe and Asia and has prepared choruses for leading orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa. In addition to his interest in choral, operatic, and orchestral music, Jean-Sébastien is an advocate for contemporary music, making one of his priorities to premiere and commission works by young composers and program rarely performed repertoire. He has recorded extensively under the label ATMA Classique. Learn more about Jean-Sébastien.

The workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church.

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Singsation is made possible through the support of our donors

Details

Date:
March 16
Time:
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
$10
Event Category:

Venue

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
1585 Yonge St.
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1Z9 Canada