Concert Concreamus – Empathy – Tickets ChoralNation

Empathy

Presented by Concreamus - A project of MSC Choirs

Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 8:00pm – Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave, Toronto, ON M4V 1S5

Join Concreamus on November 16th, 2024, at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Toronto for Empathy—a choral concert experience that delves into the diverse and complex emotions that shape our understanding of ourselves and of others. Through a powerful selection of contemporary repertoire from living choral composers, Empathy shares stories and perspectives on life, culture, family, home, identity, grief, social media, and mental health.

This immersive concert invites both singers and audiences to explore the trials and triumphs of others, fostering a deeper connection to the experiences of those around us. From moments of raw vulnerability to shared joy, Empathy promises an evening that will leave a lasting impact on how we see ourselves and the world. Don’t miss this moving and thought-provoking performance—where music becomes a bridge to greater understanding.

Doors open at 7:30, Concert starts at 8:00pm

Conductors: Kai Leung and Emily Parker
Accompanists: Nicholas Wanstall and Erik Kreem
Lighting Design: Glenn Davidson

If you are unable to attend the show, or would like to support the choir financially, tickets can be purchased as a donation. These tickets will be given to local music students who might otherwise not be able to afford to attend the concert. Instead of your email, please put “[email protected]” as the email address on the ticket, and please write “Donation from [yourname]” in the name box. Thank you so much for supporting our choir and helping to make this concert accessible to everyone.

** Content Warning – This concert features several pieces that explore themes of mental health, including references to self-harm and suicide. These works are included on the program to create a space for understanding and reflection on complex and sensitive topics. It is meaningful to honour these important conversations through music.

Concreamus is a 40 voice new music choir dedicated to innovation in the choral arts and the creation and performance of excellent new works by young composers. The group is made up of singers, students, composers, and educators from around the GTA. Concreamus, Latin for “we create together,” encourages a creative dialogue between composers and performers through which both groups can offer their insight and be inspired in new ways. It is committed to creating opportunities for new vocal music to be developed and presented, as well as exploring new sounds and vocal textures through improvisation and collaborative exploration.

To date, the choir has premiered over 30 choral works by emerging composers. Many of their premiere performances can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube. Concreamus has collaborated with various musical organisations, including appearing in concert with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Green Room Music Collective, Sinfonietta Aionia, at SING! Festival Toronto, and at several concerts as part of the University of Toronto’s Composer Concert series.

Concreamus is a project by “Modern Sound Collective”, and is a registered charitable organization. If you would like to support our projects by tax-deductible donation, please email [email protected].