Welcome to ORGANIX 06, a festival showcasing the organ in all its spectacular colours. From April 28 to May 26, we’ll present a recital by the internationally acclaimed Dame Gillian Weir, a theatre organ concert, a film on J.S. Bach, a competition for young organists, a chance for you to see how a pipe organ works (and to play it!), a world premiere, and many acclaimed organists and instrumentalists in solo and ensemble concerts…twelve events in total.

Please mark your calendars and bring your friends. Too busy? Relax at our informal 30-minute concerts every Wednesday downtown after work. In the meantime, explore our website and have a look at our exciting line-up of events. See you at
ORGANIX 06!

Musically yours,
William O'Meara and Gordon D. Mansell
Artistic Directors, ORGANIX 06

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Featuring:

Gillian Weir - organ

Friday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $20/$15

St. Paul's Anglican Church
227 Bloor St. East

Internationally renowned British organist Gillian Weir, is one of the greatest performers of our time. Dame Gillian received a rave review from the Toronto Star at her last appearance in Toronto in 2002 so don't miss this concert. Music by Bach, Buxtehude, Franck, Dupré, Liszt, Vierne, Lanquetuit.

Lew Williams - theatre organ

Monday, May 1, 8:00 p.m., Tickets $17

Casa Loma
One Austin Terrace (north of Dupont subway station)

American theatre organist Lew Williams performs pops favourites on the Wurlitzer theatre organ in Casa Loma. Included is a tribute to Quentin Maclean, the legendary Toronto theatre organist who played at the Shea's theatre, Maple Leaf Gardens and on the CBC.

Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach

Tuesday, May 2, 6:30 p.m. & Friday, May 5, 8:15 p.m.,
Tickets $11.50/$7.25

Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St. West, entrance on McCaul

Director: Jean-Marie Straub & Danièle Huillet;   Italy/Germany 1968
                93 minutes
Cast: Gustav Leonhardt, Christiane Lang    German with English subtitles

In its rigour, beauty, and originality, this film was immediately recognized as a masterpiece upon its appearance. Early music guru Gustav Leonhardt plays J.S. Bach in this lyrical account of Bach's life, narrated by his second wife.

A Tribute to Ruth Watson Henderson

Wednesday, May 3, 6:00-6:30 p.m., Tickets $5

St. Basil's Church
50 St. Joseph St., at Bay St., south of Bloor St.

Ruth Watson Henderson
composer

Etsuko Kimura
violin

Barton Woomert
trumpet

William O'Meara
organ

Ruth Watson Henderson's works are performed internationally. This tribute to her long and illustrious career includes some of her compositions for organ solo, organ & trumpet and the world premiere of a new work for organ & violin.

Show and Tell

Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Free Admission

Deer Park United Church
129 St. Clair Ave. W., west of Yonge St., near Avenue Rd.

A rare chance to see up close how a pipe organ works. You’ll have lots of opportunities to play so bring along your favourite music. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Your guide will be William Wright, Senior Lecturer in Organ Performance at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto.

Music for Organ & Violin
Elke Völker – organ Jacques Israelievitch – violin

Saturday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $20

Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen St. East, two blocks east of Yonge St.

Sunday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $10/$5

Orillia Presbyterian Church (St. Andrew's)
Corner of Peter & Neywash Streets, Orillia, ON

Elke Völker
organ

Jacques Israelievitch
violin

German organist Elke Völker and Jacques Israelievitch, concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony, in a delightful program of music for violin and organ. Music by Marchand, Albinoni, Karg-Elert, Wagner, Mozart and Rheinberger.

Epistle Sonatas for Organ and Orchestra
Coronation Mass, Vespers - W.A. Mozart

Sunday, May 7, 4:00 p.m., Tickets $25/$20

Christ Church Deer Park Anglican Church
1570 Yonge St., two blocks north of St. Clair Ave.

Jurgen Petrenko
conductor

Ian Grundy
organ

Enjoy two of the sonatas along with Mozart’s Solemn Vespers & Coronation Mass, presented by the Toronto Classical Singers and the Talisker Players.

Music for Solo Organ

Ryan Jackson - organ
Wednesday, May 10, 6:00 – 6:30 p.m., Tickets $5

St. Basil’s Church
50 St. Joseph St., at Bay St., south of Bloor St.

Winner of the 2005 National Performance Award from the Royal Canadian College of Organists, Mr. Jackson presents an exciting program of works for organ.