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Schubert rounds out program 35 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, November 6, 2009 Continued from page 29 "I remember when I was in science class in Grade 10 and I put a recording of this on and even the kids who were deep into heavy metal thought it was great. When the famous tune starts playing, it grabs people's attention in a way that few pieces do." Schubert's Mass in G is paired with the work for the concerts. Although Schubert was a contemporary and even knew Beethoven while living in his hometown of Vienna, his career was very different. Unlike Beethoven, Schubert never achieved international recognition in his lifetime. The mass was written in 1815 when Schubert was 18 years old. Rumour has it he wrote it in less than a week, which has not cheapened it in the eyes of musicians and music lovers, as it is one of his more well-known masses. Demuynck said the mass contrasts nicely with the Beethoven symphony. "The Schubert Mass is written for a substantially smaller orchestra and was intended for church performance and although it is from approximately the same place and time, it is a big contrast," he said. "It is a very much more of a Mozartian or Haydnesque kind of piece. It is nice to hear the different kinds of music that were being produced in Vienna at that time." Weekly rehearsals for the concert started after Labour Day. Demuynck said the pieces, especially the Beethoven, require stamina from the musicians. Finding enough energy from the group has not been a problem, however, as the musicians are excited to be part of this momentous event, Demuynck said. "Many people in the orchestra have played it before and some people in the choir have sung it before, but you can't get tired of it," he said. "They are all so keen to perform it." ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER SOPRANOS UNITE: Sopranos (l to r) Valerie Taylor, Linda Eggers, Eryl Venner and Arlene Wisser pay close attention to their music during a rehearsal. Masterworks of Oakville presents Beethoven and Schubert on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds St. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Tickets are available from Bookers Bookstore, 172 Lakeshore Rd. E., L'Atelier Grigorian, 210 Lakeshore Rd. E., Leslie Music Supply Inc, 198 Speers Rd. and Notes Music, 35 Lakeshore Rd. W. For information, visit www.masterworksofoakville.ca. www.oakvilleplayers.ca The Oakville Players present Carpet Cleaning Specialists Since 1952 WALL TO WALL FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY AREA RUGS PERSIAN & ORIENTAL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Spot! Communicating Doors Written by Alan Ayckbourn The best time traveling dominatrix-suspense comedy you will ever see. SHOW DATES: November 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. In the studio theatre of the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts - 130 Navy St. $27 - General Admission · Groups of 10 = $2.00 Discount For tickets, please call the box office at 905-815-2021 or toll free at 1-888-489-7784 ets, p Or visit the Oakville Centre box office online at www.oakvillecentre.ca Truck Mount In-Plant Service Water Damage Restoration See the transformation of what we can do in relation to others! 9 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER! WHY WHEN THE GOVERNMENT IS PAYING OVER 50% OFF THE PRICE OF YOUR NEW FURNACE & A/C Up $ * Cash Back to WAIT? SCRATCH & WIN * AN 6680 D *Call for details. Financing Available LIMITED TIME Take advantage of our SCRATCH & SAVE. A chance to win a furnace & central air.* See store for details. Drop-off Discount! 25% GOV. CASH BACK UP TO UP TO UP TO UP TO $3580 + $1200 + $550 + $1350 MANUFACTURERS CASH BACK OVER 60,000 SATISFIED CUSTOMERS NO PAYMENT! NO INTEREST! FOR 6 MONTHS *OAC HYDRO CASH BACK TAX CREDIT FREE 250 ml SPOTTING BOTTLE A+ Rating www.onthespotcleaning.ca Bronte 905-825-4256 1446 WALLACE RD. OAKVILLE, ON QEW W Speers Wallace allace 9 Locations To Serve You Better! www.aireone.com 1-888-827-2665 905-849-4998