30 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday November 7, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com New orchestra making itself at home Oakville is now home to its very own professional orchestra. This is thanks to the Oakville Chamber Ensemble's newest addition a fully professional orchestra. This ensemble also includes the Oakville Chamber Choir. Adding to the already rich cultural life of the Oakville area, this ensemble provides the opportunity for Oakville residents to hear superior quality music performed by professional musicians right here in their hometown. This ensemble will be unique in its approach to the performance of classical music, by providing the listener with historically informed interpretations of the music presented. The orchestra will perform music from all periods--from the Baroque and Renaissance period to the latest compositions of today. Playing modern instruments, the ensemble will use appropriate tunings, temperaments and playing techniques appropriate to the repertoire performed. For the choir, the use of stylistically and historically correct pronunciations of the text will offer works in a form much closer to their original settings. Maestro Stephane Potvin's interpretations are fresh and often unconventional. His characteristic approach brings new life to the music, with the shaping of each note, each phrase, each movement and then each work as a whole. Potvin introduces each piece by sharing contextual insights that allow the audience to better understand and appreciate the music presented. Both Potvin and the musicians of the Ensemble strive to create a personal rapport with members of the audience. They like to demonstrate and share their love and enjoyment of music. The 2007 2008 concert season includes two orchestral concerts, two choral programs and one joint performance by the orchestra and choir. All concerts will be held at St. Simon's Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfield Rd. Kicking off the season on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. is Messe de Minuit. The choir and orchestra will perform an all French Baroque program featuring Charpentier's Messe de Minuit, presented with its original French Latin pronunciation. Other concerts include Mozartmania on Feb. 9, Isn't it Romantic on March 8, Stamitz vs. Stamitz on March 29 and Missa Pange Lingua on May 31. Tickets cost $25 each, $15 for seniors/students and $5 for children age 15 and under. A subscription to all five concerts costs $100 or $60 for seniors/students and $20 for children 15 and under. Those who buy two subscriptions will receive a third identical one at no cost. Mini subscriptions include three concerts and cost $65. Seniors and students' tickets cost $40 with children 15 and under at $12. For tickets, call 905-5226841 or visit www.oakvillechoir.ca Burlington Art Centre What's On Soup Bowl Event November 22 - 25 Ticket includes your choice of a handmade, one-of-a-kind bowl, salad, dessert and soup from one of the area's fine restaurants *limit of 2 member tickets Library book sale to unfold The Friends of Oakville Public Library are hosting a November Book Sale at the Central Branch of the library, located at 120 Navy St. The sale will run from Wednesday, Nov. 14 Sunday, Nov. 18. Times are as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 6 9 p.m. for members only, Thursday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18 from 1 4:30 p.m. The Friends of the Oakville Public Library is a volunteer advocacy group dedicated to increasing awareness of the library's programs and services and the enhancement of those services through a variety of community events and fundraising activities. Since its inception in 1993, the Friends have contributed more than $300,000 to the Oakville Public Library. Annual memberships cost $10, representing an important part of the Friends' fundraising. Members receive invitations to Friends of the Oakville Public Library special events including members preview night at spring and fall Book Sales and an invitation to the Annual General Meeting, Friends newsletters, opportunities to get involved in Friends activities, to serve on committees, or the board of directors. The Friends are no longer involved with accepting donations on behalf of the library. In the future, all donations are welcome but should be sent directly to the Oakville Public Library. For more information, contact the Development Office at 905-815-2028. Tickets: $35, $30 for members* available at BAC (905) 632-7796 Sponsored by: Monika Shaefer Christmas Sale November 23 - 25 Put some art into your holiday gift giving. There's lots to choose from for everyone on your gift list: Pottery, Fine Arts, Woodcarving & Sculpture, Hooking Craft, Photography, Weavers & Spinners A fundraising event sponsored by: arts burlington Shirley Stafford Helen Hendry Fred Whiskin Barbara Kater Author Series: Yann Martel `Life of Pi' Monday November 19, 7pm Tickets $50 Available from A Different Drummer Books and the Burlington Art Centre sponsored by in cooperation with 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1A9 (905) 632 - 7796 www.BurlingtonArtCentre.on.ca