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Port Perry Star, 18 Oct 1988, p. 18

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EE .- llihiiiii ir. ------ IE A i -- 18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, October 18, 1988 "Sounds sensational!' they say. What does? And who are "they"? The Kitchener-Waterloo Record calls it "world class per- formance'. The Toronto Star claims praise is deserved for "playing with warmth and con- viction". It seems no one of a musical mind can resist the. Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. And all fifty-five pieces will be appearing in con- cert at the Port Perry United Church on Saturday at 8, November 19th -- quite possibly the largest orchestra ever to per- form in town. Promoted by Town Hall 1873 as an additional attraction to their regular series and co-produced as a fundraiser by the Port Perry United Church Choir, this concert promises to be the highlight of a very busy local musical season. Under the skilled musical direc- tion of Raffi Armenian, and with financial assistance by J.M. Schneider Inc., and other arts groups, the K-W Symphony is cur- rently presenting 'Ontario '88' -- a concert tour of several centres. Russian-born Eduard Minevich, concertmaster, will be featured as guest violinist in his Bizet ar- rangement entitled "Carmen Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra'. The challenging and varied pro- gram will also include W.A. Mozart's "Serenade, K. 525 in G Major (much better known as "Eine Kleine Hacht-musik"), and Beethoven's splendid "Symphony No. 4, Opus 60 in B Flat Major" (Parts I - IV), composed in autumn, 1806 and first performed in 1897 at the home of Prince Lobkowitz, one of his patrons. "No. 4"' is considered to be the most joyful of all Beethoven's Symphonies. Formed in 1945, the K-W Sym- phony is a cultural centrepiece of its area as well as becoming renowned in other centres. It recently completed performances in Toronto with the Toronto Operetta Theatre's "Gypsy Princess" prior to the Concert Tour. The Symphony presents close to 120 performances during a 38 week season, and is also N13 s{e8) 3 TUNE-UP SPECIAL 4 & 6 CYLINDER sk Electronic Ignition .......... $44°7 V6 & V8 E3 Electronic Ignition .......... $4987 * LABOUR ONLY, parts extra * Vans and Air-conditioned Vehicles extra. Engines requiring points & condenser, extra. Fuel Injection Turbo Charge, extra. MUFFLERS - BRAKE LININGS - SHOCK ABSORBERS - Guaranteed for as long as you own your car. ceendiis AUTOPRO OILCHANGE AR HERE'S WHAT WE DO: - Supply and install a top-quality oil filter. ~~ - Install up 1 5 litres of 10W30 motor oil. TAYLOR FORD MERCURY SALES & LEASING *PARTS & SERVICE 985-9815 985-3655 HWY. 7A WEST, PORT PERRY heard regularly on CBC Radio. It currently ranks as one of the ten best orchestras in Canada. Other accomplishments include regular playing for such organizations as the Sadler's Wells Ballet, the Guelph Spring Festival, Toronto's International Guitar Festival and concert performances at Roy Thomson and Massey Halls in Toronto. In addition, the Sym- phony is committed to a series of school concerts. Symphony to perform at Church Conductor Raffi Armenian brings to the organization a vast range of experience ranging through extensive training in piano, voice, orchestral and choral conducting at the Academy of Music in Vienna, guest appearances with major or- chestras throughout Canada and Europe, awards, prizes (top con- ducting award at Besancon, France, Conductors Competi- tion), seven recordings, and Meals on wheels helpers needed Seagrave and Area News by Diane Cooke Seagrave Fellowship Sisters dinner will be held again this year at Conways in Port Perry, on Wed., Nov. 16th. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Call San- di Beamish at 985-9652 for more details. Robin Glade Estates Womens Group meets this month at Ann Currie's home on Wednesday the 26th at 8:00 p.m. Volunteers are still needed to deliver Meals on Wheels on an oc- casional basis, (to suit your schedule). Eight more people are urgently required so that this necessary program can be ex- panded into the Seagrave/Green- bank area. Please, if you have a few hours to spare per month, contact the Community Care Of- fice, 985-8461. The Work Bee at Seagrave Park was a great success. Due to the rain, we were unable to com- plete the warming track, but everything else was completed. Thank you to the men from the following teams: Seagrave Coun- try Lane and Mariposa Old Timers. Many thanks to the ladies from the Saints team. Special thanks to Donna Kent for the cof- fee and goodies, to the neighbours and friends. Happy Birthday wishes are ex- tended to Bill Sandiford and John Berry. Just a reminder to the Mariposa Ladies Group - don't forget to dress up for your meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19th, 7:45 p.m. at Linda Fabiano's home. Also don't forget to take an article of clothing for the person that does not dress up! Congratulations to 'The Great White Hunter' of Mariposa Estates (Ken Blakley) who has returned from the north country, saying he shortened the moose population by one. We will never really know if he shot the moose or not! Welcome to the Langstone family into Robin Glade Estates, we all hope you are enjoying yo new home here. A reminder to teens (ages 11 to 17) there is a dance at the Green- bank Hall, Friday, October 28th, 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. Music by Rebel. Pop/chips available at the snack bar. Prizes for best costume. For more info on this sure to be fun- filled evening, phone Mrs. Lyla Clarkson at 985-3703. If you have news for next weeks column please phone Diane Puckrin at 985-2489. many broadcasts on radio and television. Armenian also serves as director of the Canadian Chamber Ensemble and has toured with this prestigious group coast to coast. He has a passion for opera, as well, and is current- ly completing the composition of his own work in progress. In January, 1987, Raffi Armenian was awarded the Order of Canada. pecial soloist for the evening, concertmaster Eduard Minevich, received his classical violin train- ing at Leningrad Conservatory in the Soviet Union. Prior to im- migration to Canada in 1975, he soloed with the Leningrad Con- cert Orchestra and also did exten- sive work for radio, television, and cinema. Since 1975 Minevich has done much freelance work with the Toronto Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic, Or- chestra London, and the Cana- dian Chamber Ensemble, touring nationally and internationally (Central and South America). He performs on a magnificent Ber- nardo Calcanius violin, crafted in Genoa in 1745. Altogether, an exciting event for the pre-Christmas season -- and one which promises to put this town on the map musically. Port Perry United Church should be filled to overflowing on November 19th with both musi- cians and concert-goers. Tickets for this prestigious per- formance are available now at Ir- win Smith Music on Queen St., from Town Hall directors and Port Perry United Church Choir members, or call 985-8900 even- ings; adults $15.00, students and seniors (with ID) $8.00. -- FOR -- REEVE - TOWNSHIP OF MARIPOSA re-elect Edwin A. 'Ed' Starr RR1, LITTLE BRITAIN, ONTARIO KOM 2CO0 '| would appreciate your support. LOT 15, CONC. B 705-786-2757 FINE DINING | + OPEN +} All Year 'Round |

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