Approximately 24 years ago, the GBC began offering concerts to eager Georgetown audiences. It was with J.S. Bach’s monumental St. Matthew Passion that we offered our debut performance – no small feat! This coming Good Friday, classical music lovers will again have the privilege to hear what scholars deem to be Bach’s greatest work complete with soloists, period instruments, Evangelist and double choir – an evening to reflect on the drama and darkness of Christ’s crucifixion.
Adult: $45 Student: $15
The Brahms German Requiem, a heroic work in both volume and texture, is a formidable task for two pianists at one piano. Come and enjoy the warmth of Brahms’ wonderful choral writing in the beautiful acoustics of St. John’s United Church and feel the impending Spring Season!
Adult: $35 Student: $15
Following the unexpected two-year hiatus, the GBC is excited to once again present their highly anticipated Christmas concerts in Ron’s home. Concert goers will experience the opulent Christmas decor, the delectable culinary tastings, and of course the incredible music to help set the mood for this wonderful time of year. Special guest cellist Sebastian Ostertag, the choir, and the mighty fine fingers of artistic director Ron Greidanus will ignite Christmas in our minds and hearts! Tickets always sell out, so don’t delay!
The Magnificat, Mary’s song of thanks to the Lord, illuminates her deep humility and joy to be chosen as the mother of Christ. J.S. Bach’s beautiful composition of solos, duets, and trios, celebrates and immortalizes her words. Following this work will be the GBC’s fiery rendition of choruses and selected arias from Handel’s Messiah. Join us on this historical journey, complete with baroque chamber orchestra and conducted by Ron Greidanus from the harpsichord.
Adult: $45 Student: $15
The trademark of a great choir is its ability to present an a capella concert, highlighting features such as impeccable sound, blend, intonation and musical perfection. There is nothing holding it together except the excellence of the ensemble itself. The exquisite Miserere by Allegri, coupled with choral gems by Blow, Bruckner, Rachmaninoff and Liszt will make for an afternoon of sublime choral sound. Special guest Mary Katherine Finch will elevate the performance to yet another level in a performance of Bach’s Suite in G Major for solo cello.
* In accordance with current COVID protocols, your temperature will be taken at the door, and we will ask for your vaccination passport. By completing your payment, you agree to these terms.
The season finale features two contrasting works of Mozart, his sunny Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major and his famous Requiem in D minor. Concert pianist Ronald Greidanus will dazzle listeners with his perfect memory and incredibly fast fingers, together with the GBC Chamber Orchestra. Following intermission, the choir and orchestra will close the GBC season with marvellous sound and drama of what was essentially a death mass composed for Mozarts own funeral.
* In accordance with current COVID protocols, your temperature will be taken at the door, and we will ask for your vaccination passport. By completing your payment, you agree to these terms.
GBC concert goers will once again experience the wonderful choral blend and vibrant orchestral sound in our performance of this timeless work. Together with double harpsichord, Baroque organ and fantastic soloists and choristers, GBC’s rendition of Handel’s amazing work is a performance not to miss, placed one week before Christmas to help set the mood for this glorious season.
There are 2 dates for this concert:
December 18, 2021 8pm
December 19, 2021 2pm
* In accordance with current COVID protocols, your temperature will be taken at the door, and we will ask for your vaccination passport. By completing your payment, you agree to these terms.
And so it begins! Tchaikovski’s tuneful Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat Minor and Rachmaninoff’s emotional Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor. These two timeless pieces of music will be performed under the capable hands of Artistic Director Ronald Greidanus and accompanied Katheryn Tremills on second piano. Guests are invited to a socially distanced reception following this concert of power and passion.
There are 2 dates for this concert:
October 23, 2021, 8pm and October 24, 2021, 2pm
Sorry, These concerts are sold out.
The season finale features two of W.A. Mozart’s most amazing compositions, his Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor with pianist Ron Greidanus and the composer’s dramatic Mass in C Minor for double chorus, soloists, and orchestra. This performance brings an unforgettable close to the GBC’s 20th concert season.
**Due to the ban on gatherings, this concert is postponed until October. Date TBA**
We are so sad to cancel this concert, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. All tickets previously purchased can be refunded or be applied to the new date of the concert.
The GBC presents an incredible array of rarely performed choral works of Brumel, Bruckner, Barber, and Reger. Excerpts from F. Mendelssohn’s Elijah will be featured. Enjoy the beautiful acoustic of the Helson Gallery and the refracting stained glass colours in the fading afternoon light. Afterwards, wander through the gallery where you can find works both by artistic masters like the Group of Seven and by extremely talented local artists, of which our community has many!
*Payments will be indicated by “GEORGETOWNB” on your statement
